There is no general parking near the venue on the day and traffic controls apply. Use the free shuttle buses from Toyota's Takaoka plant, Kaneyoshi Place, or Miyoshi Municipal Kita Elementary School.

When can I see the lantern boats?

Seven boats dressed in 401 lanterns circle Miyoshi Pond. The fireworks — about 1,500 shells — rise from the centre of the pond for an hour from 19:30.

When should I arrive?

Plan to be there about an hour before the start. The shuttle buses get busy too, so leave yourself plenty of time.

Is paid seating available?

Seating is provided. To secure a spot, buy in advance through the organiser's official website.

Scheduled

Miyoshi Pond Festival

Name: Miyoshi Pond Festival
Start: 2026-08-01T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-01T20:30+09:00
Location: Miyoshi Pond

Aichi 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 1,500 shells

This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Aichi·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Miyoshi Pond Festival — Warm lantern lights and colorful fireworks spread out before your eyes

みよし市観光協会

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Miyoshi Pond Festival — Warm lantern lights and colorful fireworks spread out before your eyes

Fireworks countApprox. 1,500 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 37,000 people (2025)

Time19:30～20:30

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Miyoshi Pond in Aichi hosts the Miyoshi Pond Festival on 1 August, a rite of thanks for the waters of the Kiso. Seven lantern boats strung with 401 paper lanterns circle the water while about 1,500 shells rise from the centre of the pond over the hour from 19:30. Launch sites are expanded for 2026, widening the viewing range. With no general parking near the venue, free shuttles run from lots including Toyota's Takaoka plant, and food stalls and kitchen trucks line the evening.

Overview

The Miyoshi Pond Festival gives thanks for the Kiso waters and turns the pond in Miyoshi, Aichi, into a stage. From 19:30 to 20:30 on 1 August, roughly 1,500 shells rise from the middle of the pond while seven boats dressed in 401 lanterns circle the water. For 2026 the launch sites are enlarged, so the display should read from a wider stretch of bank than usual. There is no public parking around the venue on the day and traffic controls apply; free shuttle buses link the venue with car parks at Toyota's Takaoka plant (about 550 spaces), Kaneyoshi Place (600) and Miyoshi Municipal Kita Elementary School (300). Food stalls and kitchen trucks add to the evening.

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)

End date8/1 (Sat)

Time19:30～20:30

VenueMiyoshi Pond

Address愛知県三好市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 1,700 free spaces at shuttle bus departure points: Toyota Motor Corporation Takaoka Plant (approx. 550 spaces), Kaneyoshi Place (approx. 600 spaces), Miyoshi Municipal Hokubu Elementary School (approx. 300 spaces). *Miyoshi City Hall (approx. 150 spaces) does not have shuttle bus service.）

Organizer0561-32-1143 Miyoshi Pond Festival Executive Committee

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

From Nagoya Municipal Subway Akachi-ike Station, take the Meitetsu bus (approx. 37 min bound for Toyotashi Station via Araya) to the Araya bus stop, then 10 min walk. From Meitetsu Toyota Line Miyoshi-ga-oka Station, take the Sansan Bus (approx. 26 min) to the Miyoshi Koen bus stop, then 10 min walk

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Tomei Expressway Miyoshi IC *Free shuttle buses run from Toyota Motor Corporation Takaoka Plant, Kaneyoshi Place, and Miyoshi Municipal Hokubu Elementary School. No general parking available around the venue on the day; traffic restrictions in effect.

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive about an hour before the start. Viewing space around the pond fills up early. There is no public parking near the venue on the day and traffic controls apply, so the free shuttle buses (from Toyota's Takaoka plant, Kaneyoshi Place, and Miyoshi Municipal Kita Elementary School) are the reliable way in.

Best viewing spots

Shells rise from the centre of Miyoshi Pond while lantern boats circle it, so how the boats and fireworks line up depends on where you stand along the bank. With launch sites expanded for 2026, vantage points spread across a wider area.

With kids

The pond makes the whole site waterside — pick viewing spots away from the edge and keep children within sight. The lantern-boat procession and the food-stall area draw crowds, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Photography is allowed, but tripods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Shells rise from the centre of the pond, so it is easy to frame the fireworks reflected on the water together with the lantern boats' glow.

Payment

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

Venue Location

35.0997, 137.0922

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

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