Ibigawa Festival "Thank You Fireworks"

Summary

The Ibigawa Festival's 'Arigato Hanabi' rises over the Ibi River riverbed upstream of Maejima Bridge in Ibigawa Town, Gifu, on August 1, 2026. Around 2,500 shells are launched in a compact 45-minute program from 19:45. The show takes its name from messages of gratitude and wishes, collected from the public and attached to the shells before they go up. About 70,000 people attend; Ibi Station on the Yoro Railway is a 20-minute walk away.

Overview

'Arigato Hanabi', the centerpiece of the Ibigawa Festival, is held on August 1, 2026 at the Ibi River riverbed just upstream of Maejima Bridge. Roughly 2,500 shells fill the 45 minutes between 19:45 and 20:30, each carrying a message of thanks or a wish submitted by residents and visitors — the origin of the event's name. The venue is a 20-minute walk north of Ibi Station on the Yoro Railway; drivers can arrive in about 15 minutes from the Ono-Godo IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, with 1,000 free spaces at community facilities including the Hanamomo center. Traffic controls operate around the venue on the day, so follow posted guidance and stake out a spot early — some 70,000 people attend.

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