95th Shinshu Chikuma City Chikuma River Cool Evening Fireworks Display

Summary

Chikuma City's 'Shinshu Chikuma Chikumagawa Noryo Hanabi' marks its 95th edition on August 7, 2026. About 10,000 shells rise for 90 minutes from 19:30 over the Chikuma River bank between Taiko and Manyo bridges, a 15-minute walk from Tokuma Station on the Shinano Railway. Built around successive star-mines, the mountain-ringed venue is known for the way explosion echoes roll off the hills, and viewing areas sit close to the launch sites within the safety distance. Around 65,000 people attend.

Overview

The 95th Shinshu Chikuma Chikumagawa Noryo Fireworks fill the Chikuma River riverbank near Tokura-Okayamada Onsen on August 7, 2026, with roughly 10,000 shells in the 90 minutes from 19:30 to 21:00. Viewing areas are laid out near the launch sites within the safety distance, so the sound and light land close at hand, and the surrounding hills bounce the reports back across the venue. Parking totals 1,100 spaces (paid and free), though Shinano Railway's Tokuma Station is a 15-minute walk. The venue is also near Tokura-Okayamada Onsen, so pairing the show with a hot-spring visit is an option. About 65,000 attend — claim a riverbank spot early.

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