A moment of citizens’ fireworks coloring Takayama’s night sky from the heights
Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- 1st Saturday of August / Every year
- Location
- Around Alps Observatory Park Sky Park
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Takayama 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- No reserved seating
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This fireworks festival, which has been held since 1958, lights up the night sky over Takayama with a variety of fireworks.
About Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival
The Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival is held in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture.
It has continued since 1958 (Showa 33); in 2022, the venue was moved to Alps Observatory Park Sky Park, and the event took its current name.
Taking advantage of the venue’s elevated location overlooking Takayama, the event is held so that residents can enjoy the fireworks from various places around the city.
Source: 飛騨高山市民花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is the wide variety of fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Spectacular starmines, ran-dama, and other fireworks are launched, and the event is set up for viewing not only around Alps Observatory Park Sky Park but throughout Takayama city.
A distinctive feature is being able to enjoy colorful fireworks while looking down over the city from the elevated venue.
Source: 飛騨高山市民花火大会（高山市）の日程・開催情報 - 花火大会2026 - ウォーカープラス
A moment of citizens’ fireworks coloring Takayama’s night sky from the heights
What to expect
The fireworks are launched at night, and spectators enjoy looking up at the night sky from around the venue and various places in Takayama city.
In 2026, the event was scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks such as starmines and ran-dama planned for about 50 minutes.
The event is held without spectators and no viewing seats are set up at the venue, so it is not an event where you watch from assigned seats.
Source: 飛騨高山市民花火大会、今夏は８月１日 実行委が開催概要決める | 岐阜新聞デジタル / 飛騨高山市民花火大会（高山市）の打ち上げ数・日程など - 花火大会2026 - ウォーカープラス
How to take part
This is a fireworks festival for spectators to enjoy, not an event where members of the public take part in launching the fireworks.
In 2026, it was announced as an event held without spectators and without viewing seats, with viewing from various places around the city.
No information is available about members of the public participating in the fireworks launches.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Alps Observatory Park Sky Park (Kamiokamoto-cho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture).
- Train and bus
It is a 15-minute walk northeast from JR Takayama Station.
- By car
It is about 15 minutes via Route 41 from Takayama IC on the Chubu Jukan Expressway.
- Parking
There is no parking near the venue.
Viewing from a vehicle parked on the street is not permitted.
Address 7-417-1 Kamiokamoto-cho, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The event was scheduled for August 1 (Saturday) in 2026, with fireworks set to launch from 7:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
In case of severe weather, it was scheduled to be postponed to August 2 (Sunday).
It is usually held on the 1st Saturday of August, but the date may vary from year to year.
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 Gifu Prefecture / Takayama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
There are no viewing seats or dedicated parking lots near the venue, so do not drive directly to the venue or park on the street.
The event is held without spectators, with viewing possible from various places around the city; traffic and crowds may increase after it ends.
Since postponement is planned in case of severe weather, it is a good idea to check the weather and event status before setting out.
Nearby attractions
光ミュージアム
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
城山公園
岐阜県高山市にある公園
大橋コレクション館
岐阜県高山市にある博物館
Hie Shrine
岐阜県高山市にある神社
飛騨一宮水無神社
岐阜県高山市にある神社
飛騨国分寺の大イチョウ
岐阜県高山市飛騨国分寺にある大イチョウ
飛騨護國神社
岐阜県高山市にある神社
飛驒民俗村
岐阜県高山市にある博物館
高山市政記念館
高山市の資料館
乗鞍岳
飛騨山脈南部の長野県松本市と岐阜県高山市にまたがる山
Origins and History of Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival
The Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival has continued since 1958 (Showa 33).
For many years, it was held along the Miyagawa River at Miyagawa Ryokuchi Park under the name “Gifu Shimbun Hida Takayama Fireworks Festival,” but in 2022 the venue was moved to Alps Observatory Park Sky Park.
The name and event date were also revised at the same time, creating the event in its current form.
Official information
The Gifu Shimbun and Gifu Broadcasting System are listed as the organizers.
For information on the event date, venue, weather-related changes, and more, see the related announcements from the Gifu Shimbun and Gifu Broadcasting System.
The listed contact number is 0577-32-0539 for the Gifu Shimbun Hida Takayama Bureau.
Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Hida Takayama Citizens’ Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival in Takayama that has been held since 1958.
In 2026, the launch site was around Alps Observatory Park Sky Park, and starmines, ran-dama, and other fireworks were scheduled for the night of August 1.
There are no viewing seats or parking near the venue; the event is set up for viewing from various places around the city.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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