Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival

Festival highlights

The highlight is around 20,000 fireworks lighting up the wide-open sky above the Tedori River riverbed.

The display features a variety of sequences, including 20-gō shells, a showcase by fireworks artists, and consecutive starmine launches.

Alongside the Kawakita Festival, there are also large bonfires and taiko performances.

The event is known for letting visitors enjoy the splendor of the fireworks alongside traditional local celebrations of fire and sound.

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Fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Tedori River, alongside the fire and sound of the Kawakita Festival

What to expect

After the Kawakita Festival events at the venue, the evening fireworks display begins.

At the Kawakita Festival, large bonfires are lit, and each neighborhood association presents send-off fires, mushiokuri taiko drumming, and a simultaneous taiko performance.

The festivities culminate in around 20,000 fireworks launched from the Tedori River riverbed.

The fireworks are viewed from seats, and the 2026 event information states that all seats are paid.

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How to take part

Fireworks can be watched, but the 2026 event information states that all seats are paid.

There is no clear information on whether members of the public can take part as performers in the fireworks launches or the various Kawakita Festival events.

Those wishing to watch should check the available paid seating and sponsor seating options before visiting.

In 2026, paid seating and sponsor seating will be available, with viewing areas and prices varying by seat type.

Information states that a parking space for 1 standard passenger car is available with an additional ¥2,000 sponsorship when using a seat that includes parking.

For details about when ticket sales begin and how to purchase tickets, check the Hokkoku Fireworks 2026 information.

Location and access

Venue and address

Around the Tedori River riverbed and Tedori River Simple Sports Ground, Kawakita Town (Yokurojima, Nomi District, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-1268)

Train and bus

It is about 15 minutes by taxi from IR Mikawa Station.

Shuttle buses run to the venue from the right-bank grounds of Tedori Park, managed by Ishikawa Prefecture, and the Seibu Base of the Mizube no Gakko facility.

By car

There is no general parking near the venue.

Visitors are advised to use a ticket that includes parking or take a shuttle bus.

Parking

For sponsors, parking for 1 standard passenger car is available for an additional ¥2,000, about a 30-minute walk from the venue.

Address Yokurojima, Kawakita Town, Nomi District, Ishikawa Prefecture 923-1268

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Dates and season

Event has ended

2026/08/01

Season

The first Saturday in August

Frequency

Every year

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Tips for your visit

The area around the venue is expected to be crowded before and after the fireworks, with traffic restrictions and road congestion.

There is no general parking. If arriving by car, consider using a ticket that includes parking or taking a shuttle bus.

For moving around the riverbed at night, it is a good idea to bring a flashlight, rain gear, and drinks.

As spectators will all be leaving at once after the fireworks, allow plenty of time for your return journey.

Nearby attractions

Nearby sightseeing information includes Ishikawa Zoo and Train Park Hakusan.

Both are introduced as attractions close to the Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival.

If you plan to visit along with the festival, check each facility’s opening status and terms of use in advance.

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Origins and History of Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival

The Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival began as a joint event with the 5th Kawakita Festival, held on July 29, 1990.

The first event launched 400 fireworks under the name “Hokkoku Fireworks Kawakita Festival,” and the name was changed in 1991.

In 1994, to align with a change to the Kawakita Festival schedule, the fireworks display was also moved to the first Saturday of August.

The event has been known by its current name, “Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival,” since 1999.

Official information

Details of the 2026 event can be found on the official website for Hokkoku Fireworks 2026.

Information about the Kawakita Festival and local events is also available from Kawakita Town.

Check the event information before your visit for details on seating, tickets that include parking, shuttle buses, and traffic restrictions.

Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival at a Glance

The Hokkoku Grand Fireworks Kawakita Festival is a fireworks display of around 20,000 fireworks that marks the climax of the Kawakita Festival.

Along with fireworks such as 20-gō shells and starmine displays, visitors can enjoy large bonfires and taiko performances.

The 2026 event is scheduled to take place on August 1 on the Tedori River riverbed in Kawakita Town, though the published start times differ.

There is no general parking near the venue, so it is important to check seating and transportation options early.