A night experiencing Toyohashi’s traditions beneath columns of hand-held fireworks
Festival of Fire
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/07Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- Nov / Every year
- Location
- Toyohashi General Sports Park, Kamome Square Youth Soccer Field
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Toyohashi 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.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission prices vary by seat type: reserved SS seat, 6,000 yen; reserved S seat, 5,000 yen; reserved A seat, 3,500 yen; unreserved B seat, 2,500 yen; wheelchair A seat, 3,500 yen; camera S seat, 7,000 yen; camera A seat, 4,000 yen. The yōkan handheld-firework launching experience costs 15,000 yen per person and includes 1 reserved SS seat.
- Age restrictions
- Admission is free for children aged 3 and under only when seated on a guardian's lap. A paid ticket is required if they need a seat. There is no child ticket price.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Toyohashi Festival of Fire is a traditional festival featuring columns of flame from hand-held fireworks held by performers, along with a variety of fireworks such as rope fireworks and daibutsu. In 2026, it will be held at Toyohashi General Sports Park.
About Festival of Fire
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Honoono File:炎の祭典関連写真9.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Toyohashi Festival of Fire is a special fireworks event featuring hand-held fireworks passed down in Toyohashi, as well as rope fireworks, daibutsu, and aerial fireworks.
Hand-held fireworks are a traditional form of fireworks originating in the Mikawa region. The performers hold the tubes as they are set off, standing amid flames and showers of sparks.
Beginning in 1996 as part of the 90th-anniversary celebration of Toyohashi becoming a city, the event has introduced Toyohashi’s traditional culture as a tourism resource.
In 2026, the event will be held for the 31st time.
Source: 豊橋炎の祭典｜【公式】豊橋観光コンベンション協会｜豊橋の観光情報 / 豊橋 炎の祭典 – 豊橋の手筒花火祭典 公式サイト
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the simultaneous launching of multiple hand-held fireworks.
The columns of flame can reach 10 meters high. Visitors can watch performers standing amid the falling sparks.
In addition to hand-held fireworks, the program includes rope fireworks, in which fireworks travel along a rope; large fireworks mounted on platforms; and aerial fireworks.
One of its distinctive features is the chance to see traditional hand-held fireworks and a variety of set-piece fireworks in one program.
Source: 第31回 豊橋炎の祭典 | イベント検索 | 【公式】愛知県の観光サイトAichi Now
A night experiencing Toyohashi’s traditions beneath columns of hand-held fireworks
What to expect
In 2026, the venue is scheduled to open at 3 p.m. Performances centered on hand-held fireworks will begin at 5:30 p.m. and are scheduled to end at 7 p.m.
From their seats, visitors can watch hand-held fireworks set off by performers holding the tubes, as well as rope fireworks and aerial fireworks.
Hands-on hand-held fireworks experiences, opportunities to meet the performers, food trucks serving Toyohashi specialties, and stalls selling hand-held fireworks merchandise are also planned.
Source: 第31回「豊橋炎の祭典」（豊橋商工会議所）｜日本商工会議所
How to take part
General visitors enter by purchasing an admission ticket.
In 2026, all seats are paid, with options including reserved and unreserved seats.
Applying to try launching a small, one-handed handheld firework called a “yōkan” is required separately from general admission.
You can also enjoy handheld fireworks, large handheld fireworks, and set-piece fireworks with a general viewing ticket alone.
If you plan to watch, purchase an admission ticket through Ticket Pia or Rakuten Travel.
Reserved SS, S, and A seats, among others, are available through Ticket Pia; unreserved B seats are available through Rakuten Travel.
To take part in the Yokan hand-held fireworks launch experience, check the application guidelines and apply using the dedicated form.
The experience has an application period and a participant limit.
Source: 観覧チケット – 豊橋 炎の祭典
Location and access
- Venue and address
Toyohashi General Sports Park, Kamome Square Youth Soccer Field / Yuno-wari, Jinno-shindencho, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8077
- Train and bus
Transfer to a temporary shuttle bus at Toyohashi Station (JR and Meitetsu).
14:00から17:30発まで、約15分間隔で運行予定です。
The venue is a short walk from the station.
- By car
About 10 minutes from Toyokawa-bashi-minami IC on the Toyohashi Bypass.
The journey is estimated at about 20 minutes from Toyohashi Station and about 40 minutes from Toyokawa IC.
- Parking
Free temporary parking is available near the venue, but spaces are limited.
Address Yunowari, Jinno Shinden-cho, Toyohashi, Aichi 441-8077
Dates and season
In 2026, it will be held on November 7 (Saturday).
開場は15:00、開演は17:30、終演は19:00の予定です。
The program features hand-held fireworks, along with large-tube fireworks, set-piece fireworks, and aerial fireworks.
Source: 【11/7開催】第31回 豊橋炎の祭典 観覧チケット販売中！｜最新情報【 2026.10 】｜ええじゃないか豊橋｜豊橋の観光とお土産ガイド
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Tips for your visit
If rain is expected, bring a raincoat and avoid watching while holding an umbrella.
Smoking is prohibited inside the venue, and standing is not allowed while watching, so enjoy the event from your assigned seat.
Tripods and monopods are not permitted for photography outside the designated camera areas.
We will also refrain from using selfie sticks and from taking photos at a height that blocks the view of people behind us.
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Origins and History of Festival of Fire
The Toyohashi Festival of Fire was first held in 1996 as part of the 90th-anniversary celebration of Toyohashi becoming a city.
It was originally planned as a one-time event, but its popularity led to it becoming an annual event.
From the 1st through the 26th event, it was generally held on the second Saturday of September. From the 27th event onward, it was moved to November to help visitors avoid the heat.
Since the 29th event, it has been held at a venue within Toyohashi General Sports Park.
Source: 炎の祭典 - Wikipedia
Official information
The official Toyohashi Festival of Fire website provides information about the 2026 event date and time, venue, admission tickets, access, and visitor guidelines.
Check the relevant sections of the official website for the latest information about the event and applications.
Festival of Fire at a Glance
The Toyohashi Festival of Fire is an autumn event featuring hand-held fireworks passed down in Toyohashi, as well as rope fireworks, daibutsu, and aerial fireworks.
In 2026, the event will be held at Toyohashi General Sports Park on November 7, with the venue opening at 3 p.m. and the show scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.
All seats require payment and advance application. Information is available about a free temporary parking area and temporary shuttle buses from Toyohashi Station.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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