Fireworks lighting up the clear waters of the Itadori River on a summer night in Horado
Itadori River Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- August 15 / Every 4 years
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Seki 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This festival offers fireworks alongside the clear waters and scenery on the banks of the Itadori River in Horadoichiba, Seki City. Its 4-year cycle and the changing name for each year it is held are distinctive features, while 3-gō and 4-gō fireworks and star mines light up the summer night sky.
About Itadori River Fireworks Festival
The Itadori River Fireworks Festival is held on the banks of the Itadori River in Horadoichiba, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.
It is held every 4 years, in years when the Olympics take place, on August 15, and its name has changed depending on the year.
Set against the clear waters of the Itadori River, the event continues to brighten summer nights in the area.
Source: 板取川花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include fireworks reflected on the surface of the Itadori River and the lush natural scenery surrounding its clear waters.
3-gō and 4-gō fireworks and star mines light up the midsummer night sky, with the riverside setting creating a sense of openness.
The fireworks are launched from the banks of the Itadori River in front of Horado Kiwi Plaza.
Source: 【関市】三夜連続開催！関市の夜空を彩る花火大会をご紹介！【PR】 | ライカラ
Fireworks lighting up the clear waters of the Itadori River on a summer night in Horado
What to expect
At the venue, visitors watch fireworks launched from the banks of the Itadori River.
According to past notices, 3-gō and 4-gō fireworks and star mines were featured during a 30-minute program from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Past notices have said the event may be postponed in severe weather or when water levels rise, so weather conditions require special attention at this riverside venue.
Location and access
- Address
Seki City
Host municipality 岐阜県関市
This map shows the surrounding area, not the exact venue location.
Dates and season
- Season
August 15
- Frequency
Every 4 years
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Tips for your visit
In past event announcements, visitors were encouraged to carpool because parking at the temporary lots was limited.
The event may be postponed in the event of severe weather or rising water levels.
Details of the 2026 traffic restrictions and viewing guidelines should be checked once the event announcement is released.
Nearby attractions
Within Seki City, where the venue is located, Kawaurakyo Gorge in the Itadori area is a nearby sightseeing destination.
Kawaurakyo Gorge is a gorge formed by sheer granite cliffs 40–50 meters high, and in summer you can enjoy the fresh green foliage.
You can plan an itinerary that combines the fireworks with time in the natural surroundings of Seki City’s mountainous area.
フェザーミュージアム
岐阜県関市にある企業博物館
塚原遺跡公園展示館
岐阜県関市にある塚原遺跡に関する歴史資料館
岐阜県博物館
岐阜県関市にある県営の博物館
岐阜県百年公園
岐阜県関市にある公園
関市円空館
岐阜県関市にある博物館
Origins and History of Itadori River Fireworks Festival
The Itadori River Fireworks Festival began in 2000, when the former village of Horado in Mugi District held the “2000 Commemorative Fireworks Festival.”
It was later renamed the Horado Village Fireworks Festival in 2004, the Horado Fireworks Festival in 2008 and 2012, and the Seki City Horado Fireworks Festival in 2016.
The event was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and was also held in 2022 and 2024.
Itadori River Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Itadori River Fireworks Festival is an event where visitors can enjoy the clear waters and fireworks on the banks of the Itadori River in Horadoichiba, Seki City.
Held every 4 years on August 15, it has been carried on under several different names.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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