Summer night skies bloom overhead by the sea in Asamushi
Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/26Ended
- Area
- Aomori Prefecture・Aomori City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h–3 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Paid seating available. Examples: S Block: 2-seat set ¥10,000; A Block: 1 seat ¥3,000; B Block: 1 seat ¥1,500; C Block: reserved space ¥5,000 per space, or unreserved seating ¥1,000 per person; elementary school students ¥500; preschool children free; D Block: 1 table ¥8,000.
- Age restrictions
- Some seating options are free for preschool children.
- Required number of participants
- C Block reserved spaces accommodate 4–5 people each, and D Block tables seat up to 4 people.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This fireworks festival takes place by the sea in Asamushi, Aomori City, and features spectacular starmines launched directly overhead. With a range of viewing seats and food vendors, visitors can spend time at the venue with the fireworks as the main attraction.
About Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival
The Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival is held by the sea in Asamushi, Aomori City.
Visitors can enjoy starmines launched directly overhead, and a range of viewing seats is available.
Restaurants are also located around the venue, making this an event where you can enjoy a meal alongside the fireworks.
It is presented as a place where local residents and visitors can enjoy themselves together and share in the excitement.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the spectacular starmines launched directly above the viewing area.
Each seating block has its own features, and you can choose from seats, a lawn area, table seating, and more.
Food trucks and a market also set up at the venue, where you can enjoy food and drinks before or after the fireworks.
The seaside setting offers an open feel as you look up at the display.
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Summer night skies bloom overhead by the sea in Asamushi
What to expect
According to the 2026 event information, entry to the venue begins at 1 p.m., the opening and organizer’s remarks are at 6:50 p.m., and the fireworks launch begins at 7 p.m.
The fireworks are scheduled to end at 8 p.m.
Paid viewing areas offer different ways to watch depending on the seat type, including seats, reserved and general-admission lawn seating, and table seating.
Reserved seats in the lawn area and table seating are listed as options for families and groups.
How to take part
The fireworks festival is primarily a viewing event, and general visitors can enjoy the display from the seating areas.
Both general-admission and reserved seating are available; prices and how each type of seat can be used vary.
Some seating is also free for preschool-age children.
No activities for general visitors to take part in the fireworks launch or venue operations are listed.
To use paid seating, select your preferred seating type and purchase tickets through the designated ticket sales page.
Options include individual chair seats and unreserved seating, reserved lawn spaces for 4–5 people, and table seating for up to 4 people.
After purchasing, save details such as the QR code and reception number in advance to prepare for communication issues around the venue. This will make them easier to check when entering.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sunset Beach Asamushi (51-55 Sakamoto, Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 7-minute walk from Asamushi-Onsen Station on the Aoimori Railway.
From JR Aomori Station, take the Aomori City Bus's Tsukurimichi-Yaehata Line, get off at Michi-no-Eki Yu～sa Asamushi-mae, and walk about 5 minutes.
Special trains also run on September 26, 2026.
- By car
About 30 minutes from JR Aomori Station and about 15 minutes from Aomori-Higashi IC on the Aomori Expressway.
- Parking
In 2026, temporary paid parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Sea Fishing Park next to the venue, with about 400 spaces, and near the Asamushi Aquarium intersection, with about 200 spaces.
Admissions end once the lots are full.
Address 51-55 Sakamoto, Asamushi, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
According to the 2026 event information, it is scheduled for September 26 (Sat), from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Entry to the venue begins at 1 p.m., and the opening and organizer’s remarks are at 6:50 p.m.
In bad weather, the event will be postponed until September 27 (Sun).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Aomori Prefecture / Aomori City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
If you have a paid-seating ticket, save a screen showing the QR code or reception number, the registrant's name, and the seating type in advance in case of communication issues.
Temporary parking is first-come, first-served, and admissions end when the lots are full.
Vehicles cannot leave immediately after the fireworks, and roads are reported to be congested on the way home every year.
If you're driving, allow plenty of time when planning your trip.
Nearby attractions
Related attractions near the venue include Asamushi Onsen SUP and Kayak Experiences, Zekkei no Yado Asamushi Sakura Kanko Hotel, Dolphin Feeding Time: Sea Hunter Version, and Aomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium.
It can be considered alongside tourism, lodging, and activities when planning a stay in the Asamushi area around the fireworks festival.
Details and usage conditions for each facility can be found in its own information.
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Official information is available on the Aomori Prefecture Tourism Information website’s event page and in the event announcement from Asamushi Machiokoshi Oendan Gatchanko.
The information covers the event overview, viewing seats, parking, extra train services, and things to note when entering.
The phone number for the Asamushi Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee is also provided for inquiries.
Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Asamushi Onsen Fireworks Festival features starmines launched directly overhead at Sunset Beach Asamushi.
According to the 2026 event information, it was scheduled for September 26 (Sat), from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In bad weather, the event will be postponed until the following day.
Paid viewing areas include seats, lawn seating, and table seating, and food trucks and a market will also set up at the venue.
Check the conditions for using trains and temporary parking, and allow plenty of time for your visit.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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