Gamagori’s signature shosanshakudama lights up the seaside night sky
Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display
The 2026 edition of Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- On a Saturday and Sunday in July each year / Every year
- Location
- Around Gamagori Station and Takeshima Pier
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Gamagori City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 40 min–2 h · 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
- The general viewing area is free. Special viewing seats cost ¥6,000 for a single chair seat, ¥12,000 for a pair of chair seats, and ¥24,000 for a blue-sheet area.
- Age restrictions
- Preschool children may enter only when accompanied by a guardian, with 1 child permitted per guardian.
- Required number of participants
- Blue-sheet seats admit up to 4 people.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Gamagori’s summer fireworks display lights up the night sky with shosanshakudama shells and waterborne star mines around Gamagori Station and Takeshima Pier.
About Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display
The Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display is a summer fireworks event held in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture.
The summer fireworks display takes place on the second day of the Gamagori Festival, which is held on a Saturday and Sunday in July each year.
A major feature is the launch of large shells from barges offshore, with the seaside town of Gamagori as its setting.
Festival highlights
The biggest highlight is the shosanshakudama, about 90 centimeters in diameter and weighing close to 200 kilograms.
The fireworks bloom across the night sky, reaching about 650 meters in diameter—a span greater than the Tokyo Skytree’s height.
You can also enjoy simultaneous launches of 1-shaku shells, music-synchronized star mines, and waterborne star mines.
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Gamagori’s signature shosanshakudama lights up the seaside night sky
What to expect
The Gamagori Festival runs for 2 days, with various events taking place around Gamagori Station.
As the festival’s main event, the fireworks display begins on the second day, Sunday evening, featuring shosanshakudama shells, simultaneous launches, and star mines.
You can watch from the general fireworks viewing area or from the special viewing area with reserved seats.
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How to take part
No general participation opportunities for events involving launching fireworks have been announced.
Visitors can watch the fireworks at the venue, and admission to the general viewing area is free.
For a better view, you can use the special viewing area with reserved seats, which requires a fee.
Admission is free for the general fireworks viewing area.
There are 3 types of special viewing seats—single chair seats, paired chair seats, and blue-sheet seats—and all seats are assigned.
In 2026, tickets can be purchased through the Ticket Pia website or at a multi-copy machine inside a 7-Eleven. Blue-sheet seats admit up to 4 people.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Gamagori Station and Takeshima Pier.
The address given for the viewing area is 3-30 Sakaemachi, Gamagori, Aichi 443-0035.
- Train and bus
From JR Nagoya Station, take the train to Gamagori Station, then walk about 5 minutes.
It is also within walking distance of Meitetsu Gamagori Station.
- By car
About 30 minutes from the Otowa-Gamagori IC on the Tomei Expressway.
- Parking
Temporary parking is available.
Free parking is limited, so visitors are advised to use public transportation.
Event venue 愛知県蒲郡市 蒲郡駅
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Gamagori Festival was held on July 25 (Saturday) and the 26th (Sunday), and the summer fireworks display took place on July 26 (Sunday).
The fireworks display was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., with a listed end time of 9 p.m.
In case of severe weather, it was scheduled to be postponed until the following day, with the decision on whether it would go ahead to be made at 8 a.m. on the day.
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 Aichi Prefecture / Gamagori City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Crowds are expected before and after the fireworks display, with congestion after the event severe enough to make it difficult for cars to move.
Entry restrictions may be imposed at Gamagori Station, and public transportation is recommended.
Traffic restrictions are announced around Takeshima Pier from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, so visitors arriving by car should allow plenty of time.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Takeshima Aquarium, Takeshima Park, the Seaside Literary Memorial, and Gamagori Onsen.
The Gamagori Museum of Earth, Life and the Sea and Navi Terrace at the Gamagori City Tourist Information Center are also listed as nearby facilities.
You can combine the fireworks with visits to places where you can experience Gamagori’s seaside and culture.
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Origins and History of Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display
The history of the fireworks display began with the National Fireworks Competition held in 1950.
The summer fireworks display has been held annually since 1971, and it took on its current name in 1983.
Shosanshakudama shells have been launched since 1985 and remain a signature highlight of Gamagori’s fireworks.
Official information
Official information about the Gamagori Festival is available on the festival’s dedicated website and the official Gamagori City website.
Information is provided about the 2026 event dates, fireworks display, traffic restrictions, and viewing seats.
Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display at a Glance
The Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display is a summer fireworks event enjoyed around Gamagori Station and Takeshima Pier.
Highlights include a shosanshakudama shell that opens to about 650 meters in diameter, simultaneous launches of 1-shaku shells, and music-synchronized and waterborne star mines.
In 2026, it was held on July 26. The general viewing area was free, while reserved seats were paid.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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