What time do the fireworks run?

The 2026 display is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 19:30–20:40. Check the official website for the latest information.

Where is the viewing area?

The south sandbar is the launch site and the north embankment is the viewing area. The venue spreads along the river between Nagarabashi and Kinkabashi.

Is there paid seating?

Yes. Buying in advance is the safest option; check the official website for details.

Scheduled

The 4th Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival

Name: The 4th Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-08T20:40+09:00
Location: Nagara River Bank (between Nagara Bridge and Kinka Bridge)

Gifu 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 10000 shells

This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Gifu·See the 8 fireworks calendar

4th Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival: Blue light dyeing the water surface and countless launched fireworks

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4th Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival: Blue light dyeing the water surface and countless launched fireworks

Fireworks countApprox. 10000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 120,000 people (including paid seats and outside fireworks support seats)

Time19:30～20:40

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The Gifu Nagara River Fireworks take place along the Nagara riverbank between Nagarabashi and Kinkabashi in Gifu City on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:40. Created in 2023 by merging the two traditional events — the All-Japan Selected Chunichi Nagara River Fireworks and the Nagara River All-Japan Fireworks — the festival reaches its 4th edition in 2026. About 10,000 shells rise from the river's south sandbar while the north embankment serves as the viewing area, drawing some 120,000 visitors. There is no parking: come by public transport, with temporary buses from JR Gifu Station (about 20 minutes, 230 yen one way for adults).

Overview

The Gifu Nagara River Fireworks, launched in 2023 by uniting the All-Japan Selected Chunichi Nagara River Fireworks and the Nagara River All-Japan Fireworks, mark their 4th edition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:40 between Nagarabashi and Kinkabashi. Around 10,000 shells draw roughly 120,000 visitors. The layout is easy to read: the south sandbar is the launch site and the north embankment is the viewing area, from which the display spans the full width of the river. There is no parking, so come by public transport — temporary buses run from JR Gifu Station (about 20 minutes, 230 yen one way for adults, 120 for children). A car route from the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway Gifu-Kakamigahara IC takes about 25 minutes, but with day-of crowds, public transport is the sure bet. Buy paid seats in advance; details are on the official website.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)

End date8/8 (Sat)

Time19:30～20:40

VenueNagara River Bank (between Nagara Bridge and Kinka Bridge)

Address岐阜県岐阜市

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsNo

ParkingNo

OrganizerHello Dial

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Shuttle bus from JR Gifu Station (approx. 20 min, one-way: adults 230 yen, children 120 yen)

🚗 By Car

Approx. 25 min from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway Gifu-Kakamigahara IC (via Route 21 and 256)

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the start. The viewing area along the embankment fills early. There is no parking at the venue, so plan on public transport — the temporary buses from Gifu Station are crowded on the way back too.

Best viewing spots

Launches rise from the river's south sandbar, with the north embankment as the viewing area. The venue stretches between Nagarabashi and Kinkabashi, so anywhere along the embankment between the two bridges frames the whole display well.

With kids

Along the river, pick a spot away from the water's edge and keep children within sight. The embankment gets busy, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. The venue spreads between Nagarabashi and Kinkabashi, so a wide landscape framing both bridges looks striking.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance where possible. There is no parking at the venue, and the temporary buses from Gifu Station cost 230 yen one way for adults and 120 yen for children — coins or a transit IC card help.

Venue Location

35.4224, 136.7636

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

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