Kariya Wansaka Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include Music Starmines set to music and powerful extra-large Starmines.

Vivid fireworks light up the night sky over Kariya, with the display lasting about 45 minutes.

Before the fireworks, you can also enjoy food stalls, festival booths, and food trucks, making it easy to spend a leisurely evening at the event.

In 2026, the program focused on the fireworks, making the event’s offerings easy to understand.

A summer festival where music and great bursts of fireworks light up the night sky over Kariya

What to expect

In 2026, food stalls and other booths opened at 5 p.m., the fireworks display began at 7:30 p.m., and the event was scheduled to finish at 8:15 p.m.

At the venue, you can enjoy food, festival booths, and food trucks while waiting for the fireworks to begin.

The fireworks display features Music Starmines, extra-large Starmines, and more.

Stage events inside Wing Arena and the Kariya Bon Festival were not held.

How to take part

The 2026 fireworks display was listed as open to “everyone,” and members of the public could watch.

No reservation is required to watch the fireworks, and no special eligibility requirements for enjoying them are specified.

Recruitment of vendors to operate festival stalls was conducted separately and was limited to members of the Kariya City Shopping District Federation who were also members of the Kariya City Tourism Association.

Members of the public can enjoy the fireworks, food stalls, and festival booths at the venue.

No reservation is required to watch the fireworks; you can go directly to the venue.

In 2026, food stalls and other booths opened at 5 p.m., and the fireworks display ran from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

As there is no visitor parking around the venue, visitors are advised to use public transportation, such as trains and free shuttle buses.

Reserved seating and parking tickets for sponsors are separate from general viewing arrangements.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Kariya City General Sports Park (1 Arata, Tsukijicho, Kariya City)

Train and bus

It is about a 20-minute walk from Meitetsu’s Fujimatsu and Hitotsugi stations.

Free shuttle buses operated from Toyota Auto Body Headquarters, the Industrial Technology Center, DENSO Headquarters, Kariya City Museum of History, the north exit of Kariya Station (JR and Meitetsu), and Floral Gardenよさみ.

By car

There is no visitor parking around the venue.

Parking was indicated as available near the free shuttle bus boarding locations.

Parking

Parking around the venue is not available.

Visitors are advised to use parking near the shuttle bus boarding locations.

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Address 1 Arata, Tsukijicho, Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The event was held on August 15 (Saturday) in 2026.

Food stalls and other booths were scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the fireworks display from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Due to venue-use restrictions related to preparations for the Asian Games and Asian Para Games, daytime stage events and the Kariya Bon Festival were not held; only the fireworks display took place.

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Tips for your visit

As there is no visitor parking around the venue, visitors are advised to use the train or free shuttle buses.

It is about a 20-minute walk from Fujimatsu Station and Hitotsugi Station to the venue.

Crowds of visitors and traffic congestion are expected during the fireworks, so allow plenty of time for your journey.

The food stalls and other booths open at a different time from the fireworks, so check the arrival time that best suits your plans.

Nearby attractions

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Origins and History of Kariya Wansaka Festival

The Kariya Wansaka Festival was first held in 1990 (Heisei 2) at Kariya Station South Sports Plaza.

It began as an event to celebrate the Kariya Junior Chamber’s 30th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of Kariya City, and its name was chosen through a public contest.

After the decision was made to continue holding the festival, Kariya City General Sports Park opened in 1994 (Heisei 6), and the festival venue moved there.

The fireworks display traces its roots to Kariya Citizens’ Summer Evening Gathering.

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Official information

Event information is available on the Kariya City website.

It includes the 2026 event details, times, venue, and access information, as well as a link to the official Kariya City Tourism Association website.

The event is organized by the Kariya City Tourism Association and Kariya City.

Kariya Wansaka Festival at a Glance

The Kariya Wansaka Festival is an event centered on summer fireworks at Kariya City General Sports Park.

On August 15 in 2026, Music Starmines and extra-large Starmines were presented alongside food stalls, festival booths, and food trucks.

As there is no visitor parking around the venue, visitors are advised to walk from Fujimatsu Station or Hitotsugi Station, or take a free shuttle bus.