A Halloween story told through fireworks, light, and music in the night sky above the Nagara River
Hikari to Monogatari
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/31Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- First held in 2026
- Location
- River Park Obusa @ Riverside in front of Gifu Grand Hotel
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Gifu 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 fee
- Paid admission. General admission to the open area: ¥7,800; elementary and junior high school students: ¥2,800; Live Premium SS seats: ¥22,000; S reserved seats: ¥12,000; pair seats: ¥26,000; BOX seats: ¥52,000 for 4 people or ¥104,000 for 8 people, and more.
- Age restrictions
- A ticket is required for anyone of elementary school age or older. Preschool-age children may enter free of charge, up to 1 child per ticket-holding parent or guardian, only when sitting on that adult’s lap. Elementary and junior high school students may not enter on their own.
- Required number of participants
- There is no minimum group size for general viewing. Among the seating options, pair seats are for 2 people, and BOX seats are for either 4 or 8 people.
- Official website / social media
- Official website
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A Halloween night on the banks of the Nagara River in Gifu City, with fireworks, music, live performances, light, and drones in sync. This event brings the night sky and venue to life with a story-driven spectacle, set against the scenery of the Nagara River.
About Hikari to Monogatari
Hikari to Monogatari is an immersive entertainment event combining fireworks, music, live performances, and light displays, set against the Nagara River, Mount Kinka, and Gifu Castle in Gifu City.
Enjoy a story-driven spectacle themed around Halloween, using the night sky and the venue as its canvas.
The event is characterized by a program that synchronizes fireworks with music, moving lights, special effects, and drones.
Source: 「ひかりとものがたり2026」実行委員会が市長を表敬訪問します｜岐阜市公式ホームページ-Gifu city / 花火×光×音楽がシンクロする一夜限りの物語体験 | ひかりとものがたり HALLOWEEN – THE NIGHT WE PASS THE LIGHT 2026
Festival highlights
A major highlight is the sound of fireworks echoing off the mountains and a light display that fills the entire field of view.
Cutting-edge drones tell a story in the night sky, while fireworks, music, moving lights, and special effects unfold as one.
A live stage is also part of the program, offering a multifaceted nighttime spectacle beyond fireworks alone.
A Halloween story told through fireworks, light, and music in the night sky above the Nagara River
What to expect
After the venue opens, enter the viewing area and enjoy a coordinated spectacle of fireworks, music, light, and live performances as the program begins.
Little Parade, MADAMADA, and Takeshita☆Paradise are scheduled to perform in 2026.
Visitors are welcome to come in Halloween costumes, but safety restrictions apply.
How to take part
General visitors can enter the viewing area with a purchased ticket.
A ticket is required for anyone of elementary school age or older. Preschool-age children may enter free of charge only if they meet the conditions.
Elementary and junior high school students may not enter on their own and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
An eligible ticket is required for admission.
In 2026, tickets will be sold through Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, e+ (E Plus), the Toei Video Online Shop, JRE MALL, and other outlets.
Several seating options are available, including open-area admission, reserved seats, pair and BOX seats, and VIP seats. Same-day tickets may not be available if the planned ticket allocation is reached.
Location and access
- Venue and address
River Park Obusa @ Riverside in front of Gifu Grand Hotel (3976 Hino Shimoishikawara, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture)
- Train and bus
Take a Gifu Bus from platforms 12 or 13 at JR Gifu Station and get off at the “Nagarabashi-kita / Ukaiya” bus stop. The venue is about a 30-minute walk from there.
Use of “Obusa-guchi” is not recommended on the day due to traffic restrictions.
- By car
The venue is about 30 minutes from Kakamigahara IC via National Route 21 and other roads.
- Parking
There is no dedicated parking for event visitors at the venue.
Visitors are advised to park at general parking lots in different areas, including around JR Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu stations, Yanagase, and Gifu City Hall.
Address 3976 Hino Shimoishikawara, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
The event is scheduled to take place on October 31 (Saturday) in 2026.
The venue is scheduled to open at 4 p.m., the event to begin at 6 p.m., and to end at around 7:30 p.m. The program will feature a coordinated spectacle combining fireworks, music, light, and live performances.
The event is scheduled to go ahead in rainy weather, but may be postponed or canceled due to strong winds, severe weather, river conditions, or other factors.
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Tips for your visit
There is no dedicated parking near the venue, so visitors are advised to use public transportation or park in different areas.
In rainy weather, do not use umbrellas in the viewing area. Please bring rain gear such as a raincoat or poncho.
Firework debris and ash may fall. Glass bottles and cans, drones, selfie sticks, and large chairs are not permitted.
Nearby attractions
You can also enjoy exploring Gifu City before or after heading to the venue.
The official guide recommends stopping by areas around JR Gifu and Meitetsu Gifu stations, Yanagase, Gifu Park, and Kawaramachi.
Enjoying Gifu itself, not just the event venue, is also considered one of the event’s themes.
三甲美術館
岐阜県岐阜市にある美術館
加藤栄三・東一記念美術館
岐阜県岐阜市にある美術館
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
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名和昆虫博物館
岐阜県岐阜市にある博物館
奥の細道むすびの地記念館
日本の岐阜県大垣市にある記念館
岐阜公園
岐阜市の公園
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
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岐阜市歴史博物館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
Photo source ·
岐阜市科学館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
岐阜県美術館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
水の資料館
岐阜県岐阜市にある上水道に関する資料館
金神社
岐阜市にある神社
鵜飼資料園
岐阜県岐阜市にある長良川鵜飼に関する資料館
Origins and History of Hikari to Monogatari
“Hikari to Monogatari” is a project launched to share the region’s appeal across Japan and help revitalize the area while creating new tourism and cultural experiences.
With its first event in 2026 as the first step, it aims to grow into an ongoing cultural and tourism attraction in collaboration with government, businesses, and local organizations.
It takes inspiration from the bonfires passed down through the cormorant-fishing tradition on the Nagara River, and from the fire culture of festivals said to have inspired Halloween.
Source: 東海圏最大級の野外ハロウィン・エンターテインメント「ひかりとものがたり 2026」、10月31日(土)岐阜・長良川で開催 | ひかりとものがたり実行委員会のプレスリリース
Official information
The official website provides information on the event, performers, tickets, access, viewing guidelines, and arrangements for severe weather.
The latest information on whether the event will go ahead, traffic restrictions, and shuttle buses will also be announced on the official website and social media.
公式サイト：花火×光×音楽がシンクロする一夜限りの物語体験 | ひかりとものがたり HALLOWEEN – THE NIGHT WE PASS THE LIGHT 2026
Hikari to Monogatari at a Glance
Hikari to Monogatari is a Halloween event on the banks of the Nagara River in Gifu City, combining fireworks, music, live performances, light, and drones.
The 2026 event is scheduled for October 31, with the venue opening at 4 p.m., the event beginning at 6 p.m., and ending at around 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are required, and as there is no dedicated parking at the venue, visitors are advised to use public transportation or park in different areas.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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