When do the fireworks go up?

About 15,000 shells are scheduled from 19:30 to 21:00 on July 25, after the mikoshi procession across the river on the middle day of the festival.

Is parking available?

About 3,500 free spaces are provided near the venue. Roads around city hall are restricted on the day, so allow extra time.

Are there paid seats?

Reserved seats are available. Check the organizers' latest notices for purchase details.

Scheduled

The 54th Moka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display

Name: The 54th Moka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display
Start: 2026-07-25T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-07-25T21:00+09:00
Location: Along the Gogyo River, east of Moka City Hall

Tochigi 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 15,000 shells

This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Tochigi·See the 7 fireworks calendar

54th Moka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Festival - Fireworks launched one after another with powerful music and laser performances

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54th Moka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Festival - Fireworks launched one after another with powerful music and laser performances

Fireworks countApprox. 15,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 181,000 people (total for 3 days of summer festival)

Time19:30～21:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Held on July 25 in Moka City, Tochigi, this large-scale display lights up the Gogyo River beside city hall with about 15,000 shells over 90 minutes, following the procession of portable shrines crossing the river. Reserved seating is available, and some 3,500 free parking spaces are provided nearby.

Overview

The fireworks form the centerpiece of the Moka City Summer Festival. On the middle day of the festival, mikoshi bearers wade across the Gogyo River, and once the procession ends the night sky over the water fills with shells launched in time with music and laser effects. Access is on foot from Kita-Moka or Moka Station on the Moka Railway, or by bus from JR Utsunomiya Station to Moka City Hall. Roads around the venue are restricted on the day, so coming by train and allowing extra time is the smoother choice.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)

End date7/25 (Sat)

Time19:30～21:00

VenueAlong the Gogyo River, east of Moka City Hall

Address栃木県真岡市

Crowd levelMega ★★★★★

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsNo

ParkingYes（Available: 3,500 free spaces）

Organizer0285-83-8135 Moka City Commerce and Tourism Division

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

15-minute walk from Kita-Moka Station on the Moka Railway. 15-minute walk from the East Exit of Moka Station on the Moka Railway. Approx. 50 minutes by bus (bound for Moka Station) from JR Utsunomiya Station, get off at Moka City Hall bus stop

🚗 By Car

Approx. 10 minutes from Moka IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway *Traffic regulations in effect around City Hall on the day. Details will be posted on the Moka City website at a later date

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Fireworks start at 19:30, and the published attendance figure - about 181,000 - is a three-day total for the whole summer festival, so this is a large-scale event. With traffic restrictions around city hall on the day, arrive 60 to 90 minutes early to secure a viewing spot.

With kids

Crowds make it easy to get separated. Hold hands with small children, agree on a meeting point in advance, and take extra care where the mikoshi procession and stalls draw people together.

Photography tips

Photography is free. The riverside setting lets you frame the reflections on the water, but be considerate about where you set up a tripod when the area is crowded.

Payment

Viewing from the riverbank is free; reserved seating carries a separate charge, with details from the organizers. Some 3,500 free parking spaces are provided around the venue.

Venue Location

36.4262, 139.9913

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

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