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. 170,000 people (2-day total)
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
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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)
片貝町煙火協会
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Katakai Festival (Asahara Shrine Autumn Annual Festival Dedicated Grand Fireworks) - The 4-shaku shell is launched from 22:00 on both days. Dynamic explosion sounds can be enjoyed