Scheduled
Hida Osaka Chikaramochi Kotaro Fire Festival
Gifu Prefecture 8/14/2026 (Fri)Approx. 200 shells
This festival ended on 8/14/2026 (Fri).See fireworks festivals in Gifu Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 200 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 4,000 people
TimeTBD
Views0
Summary
A fireworks display that concludes the 'Chikaramochi Kotaro Fire Festival,' a tradition passed down in Osaka-cho, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture. The festival is based on the ancient local tale of 'Nio Statues and Chikaramochi Kotaro,' featuring two floats—the red Nio and blue Nio—each carrying eight performers dressed as the 'Hachishinsho,' parading boldly through the city streets. At 20:30, fireworks are launched to mark the festival's finale.
Overview
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Details
Date8/14 (Fri)
End date8/14 (Fri)
TimeTBD
VenueHigashi-Ueda Dam riverbank
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsNo
ParkingNo
Organizer0576-62-2176 Chikaramochi Kotaro Fire Festival Executive Committee (Osaka-cho Chamber of Commerce)
小坂町商工会
Hida Osaka Chikaramochi Kotaro Fire Festival: The bold launched fireworks are a must-see