What time should I arrive?

Arrive about 1 hour before the 19:00 start. Kami-Imaichi Station is about a 20-minute walk away.

Is there paid seating?

Paid viewing seats are offered; buying in advance secures your spot.

How many fireworks are fired?

About 5,000 shells of all sizes fire across one hour, centered on vivid star mines.

Scheduled

Nikko Fireworks Festival

Name: Nikko Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-08T20:00+09:00
Location: Nikko Daiya River Park, Maruyama Park

Tochigi Prefecture 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 5,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Tochigi Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Nikko Fireworks Festival - 5,000 unique fireworks illuminate the night sky

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Nikko Fireworks Festival - 5,000 unique fireworks illuminate the night sky

Fireworks countApprox. 5,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 45,000 people

Time19:00～20:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The Nikko Fireworks Festival is held in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with viewing at Nikko Daiyagawa Park and Maruyama Park. Over one hour from 19:00, about 5,000 shells of all sizes light up the summer sky, centered on vividly colored star mines. Food stalls line the venues, about 45,000 visitors are expected, and in stormy weather the event moves to the following day, August 10.

Overview

The Nikko Hanabi Taikai takes place in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Viewing centers on Nikko Daiyagawa Park and Maruyama Park, where about 5,000 shells of all sizes fire between 19:00 and 20:00. Last year's edition drew about 45,000 visitors, making it one of the city's biggest summer events. The program is built around colorful star mines, and the riverside parks let you watch with a breeze off the water. Food stalls line the venues and paid seating is available. The venue is a 20-minute walk from Kami-Imaichi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line, or about 7 minutes by car from Imaichi IC on the Nikko-Utsunomiya Road. Free temporary parking is set up near Nisshodo, in front of Mitoya and by the Seven-Eleven in Shichiri, with details on the official website. In stormy weather the festival is postponed to the following day, August 10.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)

End date8/8 (Sat)

Time19:00～20:00

VenueNikko Daiya River Park, Maruyama Park

Address栃木県日光市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: Free. Nisshodo/Mitoya front riverbed temporary parking, Shichiri Seven-Eleven front riverbed temporary parking, and others. *See official website.）

Organizer0288-30-1171 Nikko Fireworks Festival Executive Committee *within Nikko Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

20 min walk from Tobu Nikko Line Kami-Imaichi Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 7 min from Nikko-Utsunomiya Road Imaichi IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arrive about 1 hour before the 19:00 start; entrances and riverside paths get crowded. Kami-Imaichi Station on the Tobu Nikko Line is about a 20-minute walk away.

Best viewing spots

Viewing is centered on Nikko Daiyagawa Park and Maruyama Park along the river, where a steady breeze accompanies the show. For the star mines head-on, pick an open spot facing the water.

With kids

Keep children away from the river's edge in the park venues. With about 45,000 expected, separation is easy — agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Photos are generally allowed, but tripods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff. Along the river, keeping the water in the lower frame captures the reflections.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance. Food stalls generally take cash — carry small bills. Free temporary parking lots are set up; details are on the official website.

Venue Location

36.7415, 139.6745

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

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