Memories of a fireworks festival carried on at Yodogawa River Park in Hirakata
Kurawanka Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Late August / Every year (through 2003)
- Location
- Yodogawa River Park
- Area
- Osaka Prefecture・Hirakata City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 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
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kurawanka Fireworks Festival was a fireworks display held at Yodogawa River Park in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. It began in 1976 and was held every year in late August, but was discontinued after the 2003 event.
About Kurawanka Fireworks Festival
The Kurawanka Fireworks Festival was a fireworks display held at Yodogawa River Park in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture.
It began in 1976, and from 1999 the venue moved from Kuzuha Golf Course to the left bank of the Yodogawa River opposite Hirakatashi Station.
It was later held at Yodogawa River Park, but was discontinued after the 2003 event due to financial difficulties and other factors.
Source: くらわんか花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight was the fireworks display at Yodogawa River Park.
The venue moved from Kuzuha Golf Course at first to the left bank of the Yodogawa River opposite Hirakatashi Station from 1999, and later to Yodogawa River Park.
It was held as an annual event in late August for many years, but was discontinued after the 2003 event.
Memories of a fireworks festival carried on at Yodogawa River Park in Hirakata
What to expect
The event was held in a format where visitors watched the fireworks at Yodogawa River Park.
It took place every year in late August, and over the course of its history the venue moved from Kuzuha Golf Course to Yodogawa River Park.
As it was discontinued after the 2003 event, no information is available about current participation or event-day operations.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yodogawa River Park.
The event was held in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture.
Event venue 大阪府枚方市 淀川河川公園
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
- Season
Late August
- Frequency
Every year (through 2003)
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
ひらかたパーク
大阪府枚方市にある遊園地
Origins and History of Kurawanka Fireworks Festival
The Kurawanka Fireworks Festival began in 1976 and was held every year in late August.
In 1999, the venue moved from Kuzuha Golf Course to the left bank of the Yodogawa River opposite Hirakatashi Station, and later to Yodogawa River Park.
It was discontinued after the 2003 event, against a backdrop of financial difficulties and other factors.
Kurawanka Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Kurawanka Fireworks Festival was a fireworks display held at Yodogawa River Park in Hirakata City.
It began in 1976 and continued as an event in late August, but was discontinued after the 2003 event.
No information is available about the 2026 event date or venue operations.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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