JP HANABIJapan Fireworks Festival Guide
Hokkaido
Tohoku
Kanto
Koshinetsu
Hokuriku
Tokai
Kansai
Chugoku
Shikoku
Kyushu & Okinawa
CalendarFeatures
HokkaidoTohokuKantoKoshinetsuHokurikuTokaiKansaiChugokuShikokuKyushu & Okinawa

JP HANABIJapan Fireworks Festival Guide

Your complete guide to fireworks festivals across Japan.
Experience the beauty of Japanese summer.

Search by Area

  • Hokkaido
  • Tohoku
  • Kanto
  • Koshinetsu
  • Hokuriku

 

  • Tokai
  • Kansai
  • Chugoku
  • Shikoku
  • Kyushu & Okinawa

Other

  • Calendar
  • Features
  • Search Fireworks
  • Links

© 2026 JP HANABI

Please verify event details with the organizer

Top/Koshinetsu/Katakai Festival (Asahara Shrine Autumn Grand Festival Dedication Fireworks)
Scheduled

Katakai Festival (Asahara Shrine Autumn Grand Festival Dedication Fireworks)

Niigata 9/11/2026 (Fri)Approx. 15,000 shells
Fireworks countApprox. 15,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 17 0,000 people (2日間合計)
Time19:30~22:20
Views0

Summary

The 'Katakai Festival Dedication Grand Fireworks,' boasting a 200-year tradition in Katakai Town, Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, known as the birthplace of the 3-shaku shell. The biggest highlight is the launch of the world's largest 4-shaku shell, offering a scale you can experience nowhere else. Traditional fireworks-related events such as 'tsutsu-biki' (pulling the 3-shaku mortar tube) and 'tama-okuri' (shell procession) are also held, with the entire town immersed in fireworks.

Overview

Select a date to check out the fireworks festivals happening that day!

Details

Date9/11 (Fri)
End date9/12 (Sat)
Time19:30~22:20
VenueBehind Asahara Shrine, Katakai Town
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer0180-99-3939 (automated voice guidance on the day)
片貝まつり(浅原神社 秋季例大祭奉納大煙火) 四尺玉の打ち上げは両日とも22:00~。ダイナミックな破裂音が楽しめる
片貝町煙火協会
1 / 4

片貝まつり(浅原神社 秋季例大祭奉納大煙火) 四尺玉の打ち上げは両日とも22:00~。ダイナミックな破裂音が楽しめる

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 20 min by bus from JR Ojiya Station via Katakai to Nagaoka, get off at Ninomachi, 10 min walk; Approx. 30 min by bus from JR Nagaoka Station via Katakai to Ojiya, get off at Gonomachi, 10 min walk

🚗 By Car

Approx. 10 min from Ojiya IC on Kan-Etsu Expressway, Approx. 20 min from Nagaoka IC on Kan-Etsu Expressway MAP

Search venue on Google Maps

Check the official website for detailed venue info

Official Website →

Related Links

  • Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks↗
  • Suwa Lake Festival Lakeside Fireworks↗
  • Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association↗
  • Suwa City Tourism Association↗