73rd Kitanihon Shimbun Cool Evening Fireworks (Takaoka Venue)

Summary

The Takaoka venue of the Kitanihon Shimbun Noryo Fireworks unfolds along the Sho River upstream of Takaoka Ohashi Bridge in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 19:50 to 20:25. Traced back to 1952 and marking its 73rd edition, the show is famous for how close the launch site sits to the viewing area: star mines spread right overhead with a sound like rolling thunder. Paid grandstand seats line the riverbed and food stalls gather nearby. Traffic restrictions close the area to vehicles from 18:00 to 21:45, and temporary buses run from Takaoka Station (alight at Takaoka Driving School-mae, five minutes on foot).

Overview

Held since 1952, this Takaoka summer fixture reaches its 73rd staging in 2026. The Sho River venue upstream of Takaoka Ohashi Bridge fires between 19:50 and 20:25 on August 4, 2026, and its trademark is proximity: with launch barges close to the banks, shells open across the full field of view, star mines rain overhead, and the deep boom arrives with real force. From 18:00 to 21:45 the surrounding roads close to vehicles, so come by public transport: buses from Takaoka Station stop at Takaoka Driving School-mae, a five-minute walk from the riverbank, with extra temporary services added on the day. Grandstand seats stand on the riverbed, food stalls cluster around the venue, and past editions paired the show with a stage event inside the grounds — confirm 2026 arrangements with the organizer. Shell counts are not published.

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