When should we arrive?

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the start. The best spots on the riverbed fill early.

Parking tickets for the official lot (about 2,000 spaces) sell first-come. If sold out, come by train — Shin-Kanaya Station is a 5-minute walk from the venue.

Is there paid seating?

Paid viewing seats are available. Seating types and prices are on the official website.

With launches from both banks, a composition with the railway bridge or the Oigawa Bridge in the foreground works well. Tripods may be restricted in paid seating.

Scheduled

39th Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival

Name: 39th Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-01T19:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-01T21:00+09:00
Location: Riverbed between the JR Tokaido Main Line 'Oigawa Iron Bridge' and the Shimada-Okabe Prefectural Road 'Oigawa Bridge'

Shizuoka Prefecture 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 10000 shells

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The 39th Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival About 10,000 fireworks are launched into the night sky

島田市観光協会

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The 39th Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival About 10,000 fireworks are launched into the night sky

Fireworks countApprox. 10000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 100,000 people

Time19:00～21:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The 39th Oigawa Dai-Hanabi Taikai takes place on the Oigawa riverbed in Shimada City, Shizuoka, on August 1, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Some 10,000 fireworks rise from both banks of the Oigawa River for an expected crowd of around 100,000. The program spans 30-centimeter shakudama shells, rapid-fire starmines and creative originals, and the open riverbed offers clear sightlines from any direction. Shin-Kanaya Station is a 5-minute walk, Kanaya 20, Shimada 25; 2,000 official parking spaces are sold in advance on a first-come basis.

Overview

The venue stretches along both banks of the river between the Oigawa Railway Bridge on the JR Tokaido Line and the Oigawa Bridge on the prefectural road, which lets organizers fire from either side and fill the whole valley with light. Because the riverbed is flat and open, there are no obstructed angles — pick any stretch of the bank and the full breadth of the show stays in frame. Expect yatai food stalls alongside paid seating. Trains are the easier option: Shin-Kanaya on the Oigawa Railway is closest at 5 minutes on foot. Drivers should note that official parking tickets (2,000 spaces) sell out in advance, so buying early matters.

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)

End date8/1 (Sat)

Time19:00～21:00

VenueRiverbed between the JR Tokaido Main Line 'Oigawa Iron Bridge' and the Shimada-Okabe Prefectural Road 'Oigawa Bridge'

Address静岡県島田市

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 2000 spaces, official parking tickets on sale (first-come, first-served)）

Organizer0547-46-2844 Shimada City Tourism Association

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

25 min walk from JR Shimada Station, 20 min walk from JR Kanaya Station, 5 min walk from Oigawa Railway Shin-Kanaya Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 5 min from Shin-Tomei Shimada-Kanaya IC toward Kanaya, Approx. 20 min from Tomei Sagara-Makinohara IC via Route 473 toward Kanaya, Approx. 20 min from Tomei Yoshida IC toward Shimada

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the 7:00 pm start. Good viewing spots fill early and riverside walkways get busy. Official parking tickets sell on a first-come basis, so drivers should buy early and arrive early.

Best viewing spots

The venue sits on the riverbed between the Oigawa Railway Bridge and the Oigawa Bridge, with launches from both banks. With little to block the view, you can take in the whole show from bridge-facing spots or anywhere along the levee.

With kids

Pick a spot away from the river's edge and keep children within sight. With a two-hour program and large crowds, a pre-agreed meeting point is a must.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. With launches from both banks, frames that include the railway bridge or the Oigawa Bridge are easy to compose.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance where possible. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins.

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Venue Location

34.8346, 138.1588

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

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