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Ryotsu Tanabata Festival & River Opening Fireworks Show

Niigata 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 550 shells
This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Niigata·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 550 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 20,000 people
Time20:30~21:10
Views0

Summary

A fireworks show held at Ryotsu Port in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, celebrating the Tanabata Festival and the opening of Ryotsu Port. During the day, there are fife and drum corps parades, children's float parades, folk song dances, and oni-daiko (demon drum) competitions. The grand fireworks finale begins at 8:30 PM, with approximately 550 shells launched from Ryotsu Port.

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Date8/8 (Sat)
End date8/8 (Sat)
Time20:30~21:10
VenueRyotsu Port Breakwater
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 400 spaces, paid)
Organizer0259-27-2119 Ryotsu River Opening Association (Sado City Hall Ryotsu Branch Office)
Ryotsu Tanabata Festival & River Opening Fireworks Festival - About 550 launched fireworks color the night sky over Ryotsu Port
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Ryotsu Tanabata Festival & River Opening Fireworks Festival - About 550 launched fireworks color the night sky over Ryotsu Port

Access

🚃 By Train

[Car] Approx. 3 min from Ryotsu Port [Boat] 60 min from Niigata Port via Sado Kisen Jetfoil, 5 min walk from Ryotsu Port disembarkation [Ferry] 2 hr 30 min from Niigata Port via Sado Kisen Car Ferry, 5 min walk from Ryotsu Port disembarkation MAP

🚗 By Car

Approx. 3 min from Ryotsu Port [Boat] 60 min from Niigata Port via Sado Kisen Jetfoil, 5 min walk from Ryotsu Port disembarkation [Ferry] 2 hr 30 min from Niigata Port via Sado Kisen Car Ferry, 5 min walk from Ryotsu Port disembarkation MAP

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