
Yasaka Shrine Festival — Fireworks further enliven the festival
The Yasaka Shrine festival in Toei Town, Aichi, runs August 1-2, 2026, with its dedication fireworks on the first evening: tezutsu hand cannons, kingyo fireworks and small aerial shells from around 19:30, after an afternoon of floats, festival music and children's dance.
Tezutsu fireworks, in which performers hold cannons that spray sparks skyward, give the night a punch that larger shows lack, while daytime events on the grounds keep families busy. The venue near the Shimoda market area has a small free lot of 20 spaces; Toei Station is 10 minutes away by taxi, or take the bus to the Ichiba stop and walk five minutes. Viewing is free, with food stalls adding to the festival atmosphere.