What time do the fireworks start?

The show is scheduled for 19:30–21:10 — roughly 16,000 shells across 100 minutes.

Yes — about 20 minutes from Kashiwazaki IC on the Hokuriku Expressway, with a paid, reservation-based car park of 2,500 spaces. Check the official site for details.

How do I get there by train?

The venue is a 25-minute walk from JR Kashiwazaki Station. After the finale the flow back to the station is dense, so leave yourself extra time.

Are there paid viewing seats?

Yes, paid viewing seats are provided. For seat types and prices check the official site, and buying in advance is the safe bet.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes — on the beach keep away from the water's edge and children within sight. Crowds make separation easy, so set a meeting point beforehand.

Scheduled

Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Festival

Name: Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-07-26T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-07-26T21:10+09:00
Location: Kashiwazaki City Central Coast / Minato-machi Seaside Park area

Niigata Prefecture 7/26/2026 (Sun)Approx. 16,000 shells

This festival ended on 7/26/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Niigata Prefecture·See the 7 fireworks calendar

Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Grand Fireworks Festival — Beautiful fireworks including starmine utilizing the vast sea area are launched

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Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sea Grand Fireworks Festival — Beautiful fireworks including starmine utilizing the vast sea area are launched

Fireworks countApprox. 16,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 250,000 people (2025 actual)

Time19:30～21:10

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The Gion Kashiwazaki Festival's Grand Marine Fireworks on 26 July rank among Echigo's three great displays — 'the sea's Kashiwazaki', beside the river show of Nagaoka and the mountain show of Katakai. The tradition reaches back to offerings fired at a Yasaka Shrine rite in the late Edo era, taking its present shape in 1950 when the Gion festival merged with the city's trade fair.

Overview

Roughly 16,000 shells rise off the Chuo coast between 19:30 and 21:10, a 100-minute programme witnessed by around 250,000 visitors on last year's figures. Viewing spreads across Minatomachi seaside park and the beach, where the sea's open horizon doubles every burst in reflections on the water. JR Kashiwazaki Station is a 25-minute walk away, and drivers can come via Kashiwazaki IC (about 20 minutes) using the paid, reservation-based 2,500-space car park. Stalls line the park, mostly cash-only, and good sand-front spots go early — arriving 1.5–2 hours ahead is the comfortable way to do it.

Details

Date7/26 (Sun)

End date7/26 (Sun)

Time19:30～21:10

VenueKashiwazaki City Central Coast / Minato-machi Seaside Park area

Address新潟県柏崎市

Crowd levelMega ★★★★★

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 2,500 spaces, paid, advance reservation available. See official website for details）

Organizer0257-35-8990 Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Sponsorship Association Office

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

25 min walk from JR Kashiwazaki Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 20 min from Hokuriku Expressway Kashiwazaki IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the fireworks begin. Good viewing spots fill early and the coastal walkways grow busy. A paid, reservation-based car park with 2,500 spaces is provided — book ahead if you plan to drive.

Best viewing spots

Shells rise from off the Chuo coast, with viewing spread across Minatomachi seaside park. From the beach you get the open feel of the sea plus the light reflecting off the water.

With kids

Viewing spreads across the beach and the seaside park — on the sand, pick a spot away from the water's edge and keep children within sight. With big crowds it is easy to get separated, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. At a seaside venue, keeping the water in the lower frame captures the fireworks and their reflections at once.

Payment

Paid seats are best bought in advance. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of coins and small bills. Parking is paid and reservation-based.

Venue Location

37.363, 138.5807

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

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