Gonokawa Festival Fireworks Display

Summary

On August 16, 2026, the Gono River Festival in Gotsu, Shimane, closes with a 20-minute fireworks show beginning at 8 p.m. along the river mouth. Surface and underwater fireworks are the centerpiece, rising close to the riverbank viewing areas. The same day also features toro-nagashi lantern floating on the Gono River, an ondo dance parade along the national road near Gotsu Station, and stage events around town, so the display caps a full day of festival programming spread across the city. JR Gotsu Station is a five-minute walk away, with free parking for 1,500 cars.

Overview

Held on the riverbed spread along the mouth of the Gono River, the show runs from 8:00 to 8:20 p.m. and centers on surface and underwater fireworks, letting viewers watch bursts open near the water and reflect across its surface. The number of shells is not publicly disclosed. The display caps a full festival day: lantern floating on the river, the Gotsu ondo parade along the national road by the station, and stage events at the Palette Gotsu community plaza and on the riverbed. Access is easy — JR Gotsu Station is five minutes on foot and the Gotsu interchange about five minutes by car via Route 9, with 1,500 free parking spaces. Note that the organizer's phone line does not take calls after 5 p.m. on the day, so check the official website beforehand.

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