When should I arrive?

An hour before the start gives you a viewing position. Crowds build early around Government Office Street — if taking the bus, leave early to allow for delays.

How do I get to the venue?

Take a bus from JR Shichinohe-Towada Station for about 40 minutes, get off at Kancho-dori and walk 10 minutes. Expect congestion around the downtown venue.

Is it suitable for families with children?

Yes. Set a meeting point beforehand — it is easy to get separated. The pedestrian-zone stretch tends to feel a little roomier for watching.

Can I take photos and videos?

Freely allowed. Just be considerate with tripods in crowded areas. Including the city lights in the frame gives shots a downtown flavor.

Scheduled

Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks

Name: Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks
Start: 2026-08-14T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-14T20:30+09:00
Location: Towada City Athletic Stadium West Side Seating / Kanchogai-dori Pedestrian Paradise

Aomori 8/14/2026 (Fri)Approx. 2,500 shells

This festival ended on 8/14/2026 (Fri).See fireworks festivals in Aomori·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks Festival - powerful fireworks are launched

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Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks Festival - powerful fireworks are launched

Fireworks countApprox. 2,500 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 55,000 people (2025)

Time19:00～20:30

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Towada City's summer festival fireworks fill the downtown sky on August 14. The venue spans the pedestrianized Government Office Street and the area by the west stands of the city athletic stadium, with about 2,500 shells over roughly 90 minutes from 7 pm. It is the largest downtown-format display in the southern inland part of Aomori Prefecture — around 55,000 attended in 2025 — and the show is streamed online for those watching from home.

Overview

On August 14, Towada's summer festival fireworks light up the heart of the city from the pedestrianized Government Office Street and the area near the west stands of Towada City Athletic Stadium. About 2,500 shells rise between 7:00 and 8:30 pm; the 2025 edition drew roughly 55,000 visitors, making it the largest of its kind among downtown shows in southern inland Aomori. The display is also streamed online, so it can be watched from a PC or smartphone — check the official site for details. From JR Shichinohe-Towada Station, a bus takes about 40 minutes to Kancho-dori, then a 10-minute walk. Downtown roads clog easily, so move early and expect buses to run late.

Details

Date8/14 (Fri)

End date8/14 (Fri)

Time19:00～20:30

VenueTowada City Athletic Stadium West Side Seating / Kanchogai-dori Pedestrian Paradise

Address青森県十和田市

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available）

Organizer0176-24-3006 Towada Oirase Tourism Organization, or 0176-24-1111 (Towada Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 40 min by bus from JR Shichinohe-Towada Station, get off at Kanchogai-dori stop, 10 min walk

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

An hour before the first shell is enough to get a viewing position, but crowds gather early around the Government Office Street area. With the show held downtown, roads and buses get congested and bus stops may take longer to reach.

Best viewing spots

The main viewing areas are the west-side stands of the Towada City Athletic Stadium and the stretch of Government Office Street (pedestrian zone). Big shells open up across the open downtown sky.

With kids

Even though the street is closed to cars, keep children within sight in the packed crowds. Agree on a meeting point beforehand in case you get separated.

Photography tips

Photos are freely allowed. Be considerate with tripods and monopods in crowded areas. Held downtown, shots that include the street lights along the bottom of the frame work well.

Payment

Food stalls generally take cash only — carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

40.6127, 141.2151

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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