
Itoigawa Grand Fireworks Festival — Fireworks inviting viewers into a fantastic world
The Itoigawa Fireworks Festival takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Oumi Seaside Park in Itoigawa City, Niigata, on the Sea of Japan coast. From 20:00 to 20:30, about 800 fireworks rise over the open water, with a lawn where you can spread a sheet and watch close up. The event draws around 18,000 visitors a year, and food stalls add to the festival mood.
Held at Oumi Seaside Park in Itoigawa City, Niigata, this display is organized by the Oumi Festival Executive Committee and runs from 20:00 to 20:30 on Saturday, July 25, 2026. About 800 shells go up against the backdrop of the Sea of Japan, including vivid star mines, drawing roughly 18,000 visitors each year. From JR Itoigawa Station, take the Oumi-bound bus for about 10 minutes (3-minute walk from the Shin-Suzawa stop) or a taxi for about 10 minutes. By car, it is roughly 10 minutes from the Itoigawa IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, with about 200 free parking spaces at the venue. Admission is free, and watching from a sheet on the lawn with the sea breeze is part of the seaside charm. Keep children away from the water's edge and check the organizer's announcements for the latest schedule.