54th Kawasaki Summer Festival Fireworks Display: 'Our Pride, Gigantic Fireworks'

Summary

The Kawasaki Summer Festival fireworks — billed as 'our pride and joy, the big fireworks' — light up the Kitakami riverbank near Kitakami Ohashi Bridge in Kawasaki, Ichinoseki City, Iwate, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, 19:00-20:30. About 10,000 shells launch, and past programs have included underwater fireworks and two-foot shells. Shuttle buses run on the day from Ichinoseki Station and other points. Parking totals about 2,600 spaces (free and paid at 1,000 yen), and in past years entry to the viewing area has required a 500-yen contribution from elementary-school age.

Overview

The Kawasaki Summer Festival fireworks take place on the Kitakami riverbank near Kitakami Ohashi Bridge in Kawasaki, Ichinoseki City, Iwate, on August 16, 2026 — the festival's 54th edition. True to the title 'our pride and joy, the big fireworks', about 10,000 shells launch between 19:00 and 20:30, and past programs have added underwater fireworks that open on the water and two-foot shells, stretching the display across the river's full width. The festival grounds also host performing arts and live events, with rows of food stalls. In past years, entering the viewing area has required a 500-yen contribution per person from elementary-school age. The venue is about 40 minutes by car from the Tohoku Expressway Ichinoseki IC, or 30 minutes from JR Ichinoseki Station along Route 284; on the day, shuttle buses run from Ichinoseki Station, Hanaizumi General Welfare Center, Surizawa Station and Senmaya Bus Terminal. Parking offers about 2,600 spaces, free and paid (1,000 yen per car).

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