Summer Fireworks in Hida-Kanayama, Echoing Across the Mountains at Kanayama Bridge
Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/13Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 13 / Every year
- Location
- Near Kanayama Bridge
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Gero City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival near Kanayama Bridge in Kanayama Town, Gero City, where you can enjoy the fireworks up close as their sound echoes through the mountains.
About Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival
The Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival is held every year on August 13 in Kanayama Town, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture.
The event takes place near Kanayama Bridge, close to the confluence of the Hida and Maze rivers. One of its defining features is how close the launch site is to the viewing area.
The surrounding mountains also amplify the sound of the fireworks, adding to the spectacle.
The festival is a popular part of the evening program of the Hida-Kanayama Summer Festival.
Source: 飛騨金山花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is enjoying the fireworks up close from the foot of Kanayama Bridge.
At this venue surrounded by mountains, the sound of the fireworks reverberates across the area, making the show impressive not only visually but also acoustically.
The 2026 notice listed the fireworks launch at 8 p.m. and mentioned starmines, small fireworks, and ran-dama fireworks.
The riverside setting and nearby viewing area are what make this festival special.
Source: 飛騨金山花火大会の日程・開催情報｜花火大会2026 / 飛騨金山花火大会(岐阜県下呂市) | 空花火2026
Summer Fireworks in Hida-Kanayama, Echoing Across the Mountains at Kanayama Bridge
What to expect
Visitors watch and enjoy the evening fireworks from the viewing area near Kanayama Bridge.
For 2026, the notice listed a fireworks launch at 8 p.m. on August 13, with the event centered on viewing the fireworks.
The Hida-Kanayama Summer Festival is also said to include daytime events such as the Sujibone Festival and the Golden Princess Parade, so you can enjoy the local summer festival along with the evening fireworks.
However, these daytime events are separate from the fireworks festival itself.
Source: まつり（例祭） - 下呂市ホームページ
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Near Kanayama Bridge (Ofunato, Kanayama Town, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 3-minute walk from Hida-Kanayama Station on the JR Takayama Main Line.
- By car
From Tomika-Seki IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, take Prefectural Route 58 and then National Route 41 toward Kanayama.
- Parking
Paid parking is available, with space for 300 vehicles at ¥500 per vehicle.
Traffic restrictions are scheduled on the roads on both sides of Kanayama Bridge from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Address Ofunato, Kanayama Town, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed event dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on August 13 (Thursday), with the fireworks launch scheduled for 8 p.m.
The event may be postponed in the event of rain or rising river levels. The rain date is August 15 (Saturday).
The fireworks festival is held annually on August 13.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The event details may change depending on weather and river levels. For 2026, August 15 was listed as the rain date.
Traffic restrictions are scheduled around the venue from 6 p.m. to midnight, so allow extra time if traveling by car.
Parking is paid and limited, so you can also walk from Hida-Kanayama Station.
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Origins and History of Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival
Today, fireworks themed around the local legend of the Golden Princess are held as part of the evening program of the Hida-Kanayama Summer Festival.
The fireworks festival is held every year on August 13. It was canceled from 2020 through 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in 2024.
Official information
Information from the local government is available on the “Festivals (Annual Festivals)” page of the official Gero City tourism website.
The page gives the date of the Hida-Kanayama Summer Festival and introduces the fireworks held in the evening.
Information about the 2026 event date and time, venue, and transportation is provided in the respective notices.
Source: イベント お知らせ - げろたび - 下呂市ホームページ
Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Hida-Kanayama Fireworks Festival is held every year on August 13 near Kanayama Bridge in Kanayama Town, Gero City.
The launch site is close to the viewing area, so you can enjoy the sound of the fireworks echoing through the mountains up close.
For 2026, the event was listed for August 13 at 8 p.m. The venue was about a 3-minute walk from Hida-Kanayama Station, and paid parking was available.
Be aware that the event may be postponed depending on the weather and river conditions, and that traffic restrictions apply around the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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