A summer by the Kiso River, with Bisai Taiko, Bon Odori, and handheld tube fireworks
Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/08Ended
- Season / frequency
- The 2nd Saturday of August every year / Every year
- Location
- Bisai Riverside Grounds (west of the Bisai Green Plaza) and Tomidayama Park parking lot (former Bisai Pool parking lot)
- Area
- Aichi Prefecture・Ichinomiya 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Age restrictions
- Everyone
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival is a summer event on the riverside along the Kiso River, featuring Bisai , , , and aerial fireworks. Bon Odori, with local people gathering around the , is followed by fireworks that light up the night sky, creating a summer scene in the Bisai area.
About Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival
The Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival is a summer festival held at the Bisai Riverside Grounds along the Kiso River and the Tomidayama Park parking lot.
The program features, in order, Bisai Taiko, an opening ceremony, Bon Odori, handheld tube fireworks, and aerial fireworks.
At the citizens’ Bon Odori festival, participants gather around the yagura in the venue, creating a chance to enjoy a summer evening in the community.
A distinctive feature is the chance to enjoy music, dance, and fire performances at one venue, as well as fireworks.
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Festival highlights
Highlights include handheld tube fireworks, with columns of fire shooting from tubes held aloft, and aerial fireworks spreading across the night sky over the Kiso River.
Before the fireworks, Bisai Taiko performs with powerful rhythms, and people form a circle around the yagura for Bon Odori.
The transition from the handheld tube fireworks at 7:45 p.m. to the aerial fireworks at 8:10 p.m. builds to the evening’s climax.
A summer by the Kiso River, with Bisai Taiko, Bon Odori, and handheld tube fireworks
What to expect
The festival begins with Bisai Taiko at 6 p.m., followed 20 minutes later by the opening ceremony.
The Bon Odori festival, with participants gathering around the venue’s yagura, begins at 6:45 p.m., followed by handheld tube fireworks at 7:45 p.m. and aerial fireworks at 8:10 p.m.
The event is scheduled to end at 8:30 p.m., and visitors can enjoy the distinct sounds, dances, and displays of sparks in each part of the program.
Source: 一宮市びさい夏まつり｜一宮市
How to take part
The event information says that anyone may attend, not only city residents.
The Bon Odori festival is introduced as an event for citizen participation, but details such as how participants register or what to wear are not provided.
Visitors can enjoy the performances, including fireworks and taiko drumming, from the venue.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Bisai Riverside Ground (west of Bisai Green Plaza) and the Tomidayama Park parking lot (former Bisai Pool parking lot).
The address is 2120-2 Tomita Sunahara, Ichinomiya City.
- Train and bus
From JR Owari-Ichinomiya Station or Meitetsu Ichinomiya Station, take a Meitetsu bus bound for Oki and get off at Bisai Branch Office.
The venue is a short walk away.
On the day of the event, free shuttle buses run from Ichinomiya City Hall Bisai Branch Office to near the venue. Outbound buses run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and return buses from 8:05 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- By car
About 5 minutes from Bisai IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
Traffic restrictions, including road closures and one-way streets, will be in effect around the venue.
- Parking
There is no parking near the venue.
You are advised to park at the Ichinomiya City Hall Bisai Branch Office or Bisai Civic Hall and transfer to the free shuttle bus.
Address 2120-2 Tomida Sunahara, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on August 8 (Saturday), from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In the event of severe weather or rising water levels, it was to be postponed to August 9 (Sunday); if severe weather or rising water levels affected both days, it was to be canceled.
The 2026 event information is no longer current.
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Tips for your visit
There is no parking for visitors near the venue, so those arriving by car should use the free shuttle bus from the designated parking lots.
On the event day, traffic restrictions include road closures and one-way traffic, and shuttle buses may be significantly delayed due to traffic conditions.
Please refrain from entering the river, smoking or barbecuing at the venue, using drones, or reserving a spot before the day before the event.
Nearby attractions
一宮市尾西歴史民俗資料館
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真清田神社
愛知県一宮市にある名神大社
Origins and History of Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival
The festival is said to have originated with a river festival for Suitengu Shrine, which began in Oki Village, Nakashima County, Aichi Prefecture, during the Meiji era.
After the Nōbi Grand Fireworks Festival, jointly organized by Ichinomiya City and Hashima City, was discontinued, Ichinomiya City planned its own summer festival fireworks event.
In 2022, the venue and other details were changed, and the event was relaunched as the Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival, carrying on the history of the festival that had continued for many years.
Official information
Details about the event, the day’s program, the venue, traffic restrictions, and shuttle buses are available on Ichinomiya City’s official page and the official Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival website.
The official 2026 information also stated the conditions for postponement or cancellation in the event of severe weather or rising water levels.
The listed contacts are the Nobi Grand Fireworks Festival Organizing Committee Secretariat and the Ichinomiya City Tourism and Exchange Division.
Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival at a Glance
The Ichinomiya City Bisai Summer Festival is a riverside summer festival along the Kiso River where visitors can enjoy Bisai Taiko, Bon Odori, handheld tube fireworks, and aerial fireworks in sequence.
In 2026, it was held on August 8, and the information advised visitors to take a free shuttle bus from designated parking lots, as there was no parking near the venue.
The riverside venue has traffic restrictions and areas where entry is prohibited, so visitors should check how to get there and follow the directions of event staff in advance.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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