How do I get to the venue?

It is a 15-minute walk from the south exit of Yorii Station (JR, Tobu and Chichibu Railway lines). With no parking near the venue, coming by train is the safe choice.

It is about 15 minutes from the Hanazono IC via Route 140, but traffic controls apply around the venue on the day and no parking is available there.

When should I arrive to claim a spot?

Arriving about an hour before the start is a good rule of thumb. The riverside walkways get busy too, so claim your spot early.

Are there paid viewing seats?

Yes, paid viewing seats are offered. Buy in advance if you want a guaranteed spot off the stony, sandy riverbed ground.

Scheduled

Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Fireworks Display

Name: Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Fireworks Display
Start: 2026-08-01T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-01T21:00+09:00
Location: Tamayodo Riverbank, Yorii Town

Saitama 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 5,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Saitama·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Fireworks Display

寄居町

Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Fireworks Festival - Fireworks launched from the ruins of Hachigata Castle, one of Japan's Top 100 Castles

Fireworks countApprox. 5,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 65,000 people

Time19:00～21:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival fireworks light up the Tamayodo riverbed in Yorii Town, Saitama, on August 1, 2026, with about 5,000 shells over two hours from 19:00. The show accompanies a rite known as 'Kanto's greatest water festival', a tradition dating to 1931. Star-mines and set pieces spread across the night sky for some 65,000 visitors. Yorii Station, served by JR, Tobu and Chichibu Railway lines, is a 15-minute walk from the south exit — trains are the easy way in.

Overview

Held on August 1, 2026 on the Tamayodo riverbed — a prefectural-designated scenic spot — the show runs 19:00 to 21:00 with around 5,000 shells including star-mines and set pieces. Yorii Station's south exit (JR, Tobu, Chichibu Railway) is a 15-minute walk away. No parking is provided at the venue; the site is about 15 minutes by car from the Hanazono IC via Route 140, but traffic controls operate around the venue on the day, so rail is the safer bet. Stalls line the riverbed for the festival, paid seats are available, and a leisure sheet helps on the stony, sandy ground.

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)

End date8/1 (Sat)

Time19:00～21:00

VenueTamayodo Riverbank, Yorii Town

Address埼玉県大里郡寄居町寄居

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingNo

OrganizerYorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Executive Committee Office (within Yorii Town Promotion Strategy Division)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

15 min walk from JR/Tobu Railway/Chichibu Railway Yorii Station South Exit

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Kan-Etsu Expressway Hanazono IC via National Route 140 toward Chichibu *Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive about an hour before the start; entrance areas get crowded. With no parking, plan on public transport — the riverside walkways fill up too.

Best viewing spots

Viewing spreads across the Tamayodo riverbed. A riverside position along the designated scenic spot makes water-foreground compositions easy.

With kids

The riverbed runs close to the water, so keep children within sight and watch from a spot set back from the edge. The ground is stony and sandy — sturdy shoes are a good idea.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are welcome, but tripods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Keep the river surface in the lower frame to capture the reflections too.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance where possible. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

36.1171, 139.1929

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