Three-shaku-dama fireworks and music-synchronized displays paint Koga’s appeal across the Watarase night sky
Koga Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Koga Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Location
- Koga Golf Links (on the Watarase River riverbed)
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Koga City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission is free. Paid viewing seats are available. Riverside slope seats: ¥23,100 (4 people per seat); Fairway SS seats: ¥29,700 (1 person per seat), and more. Paid parking costs ¥3,300 per vehicle.
- Age restrictions
- Preschool children do not need a ticket if they watch from a parent or guardian’s lap
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
The Koga Fireworks Festival is a fireworks event in Koga City that makes use of the broad Watarase River riverbed to launch three-shaku-dama fireworks and music-synchronized star mines. Displays inspired by signature local events are also included, expressing the region’s appeal through fireworks.
About Koga Fireworks Festival
The Koga Fireworks Festival is held at Koga Golf Links (on the Watarase River riverbed) in Koga City.
The event is known for large-scale displays that make use of the venue’s terrain, including three-shaku-dama fireworks and wide star mines.
The program also includes fireworks inspired by the Koga Peach Festival and the Koga Sao Momi Festival, showcasing local events in the night sky.
The event is run by the fireworks festival organizing committee, and viewing areas include free general admission areas and paid seating.
Festival highlights
The main highlights are 2 three-shaku-dama fireworks and a super-sized, extra-wide music-synchronized star mine spanning 400 m.
The three-shaku-dama fireworks are launched to a symphonic poem. The star mines combine large and small fireworks, using their different burst heights to create effects at multiple levels in the sky.
The program offers a chance to enjoy fireworks of different sizes and combinations with music, including music-synchronized star mines, 100 launches of 5-gō fireworks, and 10 launches of 10-gō fireworks.
It concludes with a grand finale combining three-shaku-dama fireworks and a wide star mine.
Three-shaku-dama fireworks and music-synchronized displays paint Koga’s appeal across the Watarase night sky
What to expect
According to the 2026 information, the program is scheduled to begin with a greeting from the organizing committee chair at 7:20 p.m., followed by the opening display at 7:23 p.m. and a music-synchronized star mine at 7:32 p.m.
A special-edition three-shaku-dama display follows at 7:42 p.m., then 100 launches of 5-gō fireworks at 7:45 p.m., a medley of popular songs at 7:51 p.m., and a wide star mine at 8:02 p.m.
After a large-firework star mine at 8:18 p.m., the grand finale combining three-shaku-dama fireworks and a wide star mine is scheduled to begin at 8:24 p.m.
How to take part
General admission is free.
Paid viewing seat prices vary by type, including riverside slope seats at ¥23,100 for up to 4 people per seat and Fairway SS seats at ¥29,700 for 1 person per seat.
Tickets are available in person from the Koga City Tourism Association on the 2nd floor of the Koga Museum of Literature, and online through FamilyMart Online Ticket.
Preschool children do not need a ticket if they watch from a parent or guardian’s lap.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Koga Golf Links (on the Watarase River riverbed) / 10-1 Nishimachi, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Train and bus
JR Utsunomiya Line: Koga Station / Tobu Nikko Line: Shin-Koga Station
- By car
Tohoku Expressway: Kuki IC, Sano-Fujioka IC, Tatebayashi IC, and Tochigi IC / Ken-O Expressway: Sakai-Koga IC
Address 10-1 Nishimachi, Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
August 1, 2026 (Saturday), 7:20 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Canceled in severe weather.
The 2026 information announced the event as scheduled.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
There is no shade at the venue in 2026, so take measures against the heat and drink water regularly.
You may reserve a spot inside the venue only on the day of the event. Reserving spots near the headquarters or within the white lines on the cycling path is prohibited.
Drone flights and sales without permission are prohibited, and visitors are asked not to smoke inside the venue.
The area around the venue gets crowded, and mobile phone connections may be difficult. It’s a good idea to decide on a meeting place with your companions in advance.
Nearby attractions
Nearby spots include the Koga Castle ruins, Watarase Yusuichi, Koga Historical Museum, Koga Museum of Literature, Koga Street Corner Art Museum, and the Tenkoku Art Museum.
The shrines and temples listed include Suzume , Nagai-ji, Shōjō-ji, Sōgan-ji, Jingū-ji, and Hase Kannon.
Check the distance from the venue, travel time, and opening status with each facility.
古河文学館
茨城県古河市にある文学館
古河歴史博物館
茨城県古河市にある博物館
古河総合公園
茨城県古河市にある都市公園
篆刻美術館
茨城県古河市にある美術館
Official information
古河市公式ホームページ：本日、予定通り開催します！第21回古河花火大会／古河市公式ホームページ
古河市観光協会「古河花火大会」：古河花火大会 | こがナビ｜古河市観光協会
Koga Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Koga Fireworks Festival is held at Koga Golf Links (on the Watarase River riverbed).
The program is known for displays including 2 three-shaku-dama fireworks, music-synchronized star mines, and a 400 m-wide star mine, as well as performances inspired by the Koga Peach Festival and the Koga Chōchin Sao Momi Festival.
The event was announced as scheduled for August 1 (Saturday), from 7:20 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The event is announced as canceled in the event of severe weather.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
