The 80th Ochiai Noryo Fireworks Festival

Summary

The 80th Ochiai Noryo Fireworks Display takes over the Asahi River riverbed in Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 19:40 to 21:00. Started in 1932 as a customer-appreciation event by local merchants, the show marks its 80th edition this year and ranks among the biggest in northern Okayama, with about 2,500 shells and a varied lineup of set-piece fireworks. Mimasaka-Ochiai Station is a five-minute walk away, and the Ochiai IC on the Chugoku Expressway sits practically next door.

Overview

The Ochiai Noryo Fireworks Display began in 1932 (Showa 7), when local merchants launched it as a way to thank their customers. Eight decades on, the 2026 edition marks the 80th staging — a milestone for a show that has grown into one of the largest in northern Okayama. From 19:40 to 21:00 on Saturday, July 25, about 2,500 shells and an assortment of set-piece fireworks light the night above the Asahi River, their glow doubled on the water. The venue is a five-minute walk from Mimasaka-Ochiai Station on the JR Kisuki Line, and the Ochiai IC on the Chugoku Expressway is minutes away. Free parking for 2,500 cars is provided, plus some paid temporary lots (¥1,000). Food stalls gather around the riverbed, so you can graze your way through the evening before finding a viewing spot.

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