When are the fireworks held?

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, 19:30-20:30 at Maesawa Ikiiki Sports Land. The festival has traditionally been held around the Obon season.

Is parking available?

About 300 free spaces sit near the venue, but they are limited — arrive early.

Will there be food stalls?

Yes — stalls run by local groups are planned. They generally take cash, so bring coins.

Scheduled

Maesawa Summer Festival - Cool Evening Fireworks Display

Name: Maesawa Summer Festival - Cool Evening Fireworks Display
Start: 2026-08-15T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-15T20:30+09:00
Location: Maesawa Ikiiki Sports Land

Iwate 8/15/2026 (Sat)Approx. 3,000 shells

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Maesawa Summer Festival - Cool Evening Fireworks Display

奥州市前沢総合支所商工観光課

Maesawa Summer Festival Fireworks Festival - The vibration of the shaku-goku fireworks resonates through the body

Fireworks countApprox. 3,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 10,000 people

Time19:30～20:30

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Maesawa Summer Festival's Noryo fireworks light up Maesawa Ikiiki Sports Land in Oshu City, Iwate, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, 19:30-20:30. The festival has long marked the close of the Obon season for the Maesawa district, and its evening program sends about 3,000 shells — star-mines included — into the night sky. The festival also features dances connected to unlucky ages and stalls by local groups. The venue is a 30-minute walk from JR Maesawa Station or 15 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Hiraizumi-Maesawa IC, with about 300 free parking spaces nearby.

Overview

The Maesawa Summer Festival Noryo Fireworks take place at Maesawa Ikiiki Sports Land in Oshu City, Iwate, on August 15, 2026. The district's summer festival has traditionally wrapped up the Obon season, and the evening ends with about 3,000 fireworks — star-mines included — launched between 19:30 and 20:30. The festival also brings dances tied to the 'unlucky age' tradition and stalls run by local groups, drawing residents from across the district. The venue is a 30-minute walk from JR Maesawa Station, or about 15 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Hiraizumi-Maesawa IC. Around 300 free parking spaces sit near the venue, though numbers are limited, so arriving early is wise. The latest updates are posted on the organizer's Instagram account (Oshu City Tourism and Local Products Association, Maesawa branch).

Details

Date8/15 (Sat)

End date8/15 (Sat)

Time19:30～20:30

VenueMaesawa Ikiiki Sports Land

Address岩手県奥州市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: approx. 300 spaces, free, around the venue）

Organizer0197-56-2105 Maesawa Chamber of Commerce, Oshu City Tourism and Products Association Maesawa Branch

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

30 min walk from JR Maesawa Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Hiraizumi-Maesawa IC on Tohoku Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arrive 30-45 minutes before the 19:30 start. The sports-park grounds give you room to walk around before choosing a spot. Parking spaces are limited, so drivers should arrive even earlier.

With kids

The plaza is easy to walk but hard to read underfoot at night. Bring a light with children and pick a viewing spot away from equipment and water.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are unrestricted. The open plaza makes tripod shooting easy, but avoid blocking walkways as the crowd grows.

Payment

Viewing is free. Free parking near the venue totals about 300 spaces and is limited. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry coins.

Venue Location

39.0595, 141.1161

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

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