What time do the fireworks run?

Scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2026, 19:00–20:00, with about 4,000 shells. A wide starmine closes the show.

Is parking available?

Yes, paid parking is available. Shuttle buses run from the more distant lots, but since the area gets congested, public transport is the recommended option.

Are there viewing seats?

The venue is organized around paid seats. Check the official website for pricing and seating information.

Will there be food stalls?

No food stalls are planned. It is safest to eat before arriving.

Scheduled

19th Azumino Fireworks

Name: 19th Azumino Fireworks
Start: 2026-08-14T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-14T20:00+09:00
Location: Around Akashina Otakarada Retarding Basin, Azumino City (Sai River riverbed)

Nagano 8/14/2026 (Fri)Approx. 4,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/14/2026 (Fri).See fireworks festivals in Nagano·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 19th Azumino Fireworks Festival — the bold fireworks coloring the night sky are simply breathtaking

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The 19th Azumino Fireworks Festival — the bold fireworks coloring the night sky are simply breathtaking

Fireworks countApprox. 4,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 20,000 people

Time19:00～20:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

On the Saigawa riverbed in the Akashina district of Azumino, Nagano, about 4,000 shells rise over one hour from 19:00 on Friday, August 14, 2026 for the 19th Azumino Hanabi. Young local entrepreneurs organize the event with the city and partner groups, and it has become an Obon-season fixture drawing big crowds. The finale's wide starmine lights up the whole site. The venue is built around paid seating and sits 20 minutes on foot from JR Akashina Station.

Overview

Timed to the Obon period in Azumino, this display stands out for being planned and run by young entrepreneurs with the city's support. About 4,000 shells leave the Saigawa riverbed, and the wide starmine finale floods the site with light. Falling in the homecoming season, it draws visitors including returnees. The venue is organized around paid seats — check seating details on the official website. Parking is paid, with shuttle buses running from the outlying lots, but since roads near the venue congest badly, official guidance recommends public transport: JR Akashina Station is a 20-minute walk away. There are no food stalls.

Details

Date8/14 (Fri)

End date8/14 (Fri)

Time19:00～20:00

VenueAround Akashina Otakarada Retarding Basin, Azumino City (Sai River riverbed)

Address長野県安曇野市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsNo

ParkingYes（Available: Paid. Check the official website for details. Shuttle bus available from parking lots farther from the venue. Public transportation recommended due to heavy congestion around the venue.）

Organizer0263-71-2000 Azumino City Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Sports Department, Tourism Division

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

20 min walk from JR Akashina Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 20 min from Azumino IC on the Nagano Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

The show starts at 19:00, so aim to arrive by 18:15–18:30. It is a 20-minute walk from JR Akashina Station, and even the official guidance recommends public transport. Shuttle buses run from the outlying paid lots, but roads around the venue get congested.

With kids

The venue is the Saigawa riverbed — keep children away from the water. In the paid-seat area, stay within your assigned seats and be ready to give way along the aisles.

Photography tips

The open riverbed makes it easy to frame the fireworks head-on. The wide starmine finale spreads far horizontally, so a landscape orientation works well.

Payment

The venue is built around paid seating. Check the official website for seat and parking fees. There are no food stalls, so eat before you arrive.

Venue Location

36.3211, 137.8944

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

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