Yagi’s autumn festival, where lanterns on the Oi River echo with fireworks in the night sky
Yagi Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Around the autumnal equinox / Every year
- Location
- Yagi Oi River riverbed
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Nantan City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · 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
- Participation fee
- Free admission.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This festival brings the night to life with fireworks and lantern floating on the riverbed of the Oi River in Yagi District, Nantan City. It began in 1947 and has been held around the autumnal equinox since 2023.
About Yagi Fireworks Festival
The Yagi Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival in Yagi District, Nantan City, whose official name is the Kyoto Nantan City Fireworks Festival.
Fireworks and lantern floating take place on the riverbed of the Oi River.
It began in 1947 and is an event that has been passed down in the community for many years.
Starting in 2023, the event period changed from the season to the autumnal equinox period.
Source: やぎの花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Oi River and approximately 1,000 lanterns drifting along its surface.
In addition to approximately 5,000 fireworks, a set-piece display arranged in a horizontal line is also presented.
The finale features numerous fireworks launched in succession.
The 2026 information also features a drone light show and lantern floating as highlights.
Source: 京都府の花火大会2026夏 | 京都夜観光 YOI-YOI
Yagi’s autumn festival, where lanterns on the Oi River echo with fireworks in the night sky
What to expect
Visitors watch fireworks bursting in the night sky and lanterns on the river from the riverbed of the Oi River in Yagi District.
The festival features fireworks, a set-piece display arranged in a horizontal line, and a sequence of successive launches toward the end.
The 2026 schedule lists a start time of 7 p.m. and also includes a drone light show.
The event lets you enjoy lantern floating and fireworks at the same venue.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：観覧無料。
Location and access
- Venue and address
Riverbed of the Oi River (Katsura River), Yagi District, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Train and bus
A 5-minute walk from JR Yagi Station.
Address Riverbed of the Oi River (Katsura River), Yagi District, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
- Season
Around the autumnal equinox
- Frequency
Every year
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Origins and History of Yagi Fireworks Festival
The festival began in 1947 (Showa 22) with the aim of giving people hope in the postwar period.
It was previously held during the Obon season, but shifted to the autumnal equinox period starting with the 77th festival in 2023.
Starting with the 68th festival in 2014, its name was changed from “Yagi Fireworks Festival” to “Kyoto Nantan City Fireworks Festival.”
2026 is said to be the 80th festival.
Official information
The official site is the website for the “Yagi Fireworks Festival.”
The latest information, including details of the 2026 event and venue guidance, is available on the official site.
Yagi Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Yagi Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival held on the riverbed of the Oi River in Yagi District, Nantan City.
Along with fireworks, set-piece displays, and lantern floating, a drone light show is also featured in the 2026 information.
The venue is a 5-minute walk from JR Yagi Station.
The information for the 2026 dates is inconsistent, so please check the latest event details.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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