Maruko Central Hospital Fireworks Festival 2026

Summary

Around 3,000 shells are launched from the grounds of Maruko Chuo Hospital in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:30–20:00. Staged in response to strong local demand and known as 'the last summer festival of Shinshu Ueda', the 2026 edition again runs a crowdfunding campaign. The hospital's own parking lot doubles as free grandstand seating, letting anyone watch the bursts up close at no charge. Conceived as an evening when caregivers, patients and townspeople share the same sky, the event is supported by free temporary parking (525 spaces) at the hospital and nearby Nidec Drive Technology Ueda.

Overview

The Maruko Chuo Hospital fireworks turn the hospital grounds into the launch site itself — an unusual format. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:30–20:00, about 3,000 shells rise while the hospital's on-site parking lot serves as free viewing seating. The event has continued as 'the last summer festival of Shinshu Ueda', realized through strong local support, and the 2026 edition raises part of its costs through crowdfunding. The venue is about ten minutes by taxi from Shinano Railway's Oya Station; by car, about 25 minutes from the Ueda-Sugadaira IC via the Asama San Line, or 25 minutes from the Tobu-Yunomaru IC via the Maruko Tobu Inter Line. Free temporary parking for 525 cars is arranged at Maruko Chuo Hospital and Nidec Drive Technology Ueda. No food stalls are planned, so bring what you need — and check the organizer's announcements for the latest event information.

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