Grand fireworks tied to Nagano City light up the clear late-autumn night sky
Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/11/23Scheduled
- Season / frequency
- November 23 / Every year
- Location
- Saigawa No. 2 Green Space, west of Nagano Ohashi Bridge
- Area
- Nagano Prefecture・Nagano City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 h 50 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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free (paid seating available)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The fireworks festival in Nagano City began as a way to boost business during Ebisu-ko. Today, it sends large-shell fireworks and music-synchronized displays into the late-autumn night sky.
About Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival
The Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival is held to coincide with Ebisu-ko at Nishinomiya Shrine in Iwaishicho, Nagano City.
It began in 1899 as the “Nagano City Fireworks Festival,” with hopes for the growth of the city’s commerce and industry.
Today, it is a rare November fireworks festival nationwide and an event that brings color to Nagano in late autumn.
Source: 長野えびす講煙火大会 公式ホームページ
Festival highlights
Highlights include large-shell fireworks filling the crisp, clear late-autumn sky and music-synchronized starmines choreographed to music.
The fireworks are launched from the banks of the Saigawa River and can be enjoyed up close from the viewing area.
In 2026, a drone show is also scheduled for 5:30 p.m., in addition to the fireworks.
Source: 第120回長野えびす講煙火大会 | イベント情報 | Go NAGANO 長野県公式観光サイト
Grand fireworks tied to Nagano City light up the clear late-autumn night sky
What to expect
On the day of the event, visitors can watch the fireworks from the viewing area along the riverbank.
In 2026, the drone show is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 6 p.m., with the display expected to finish around 7:30 p.m.
Paid viewing seats will be available at the venue, with a choice of the field area, embankment slope area or embankment road area.
Source: 有料観覧席 – 長野えびす講煙火大会 公式ホームページ
How to take part
Members of the public can attend and enjoy the fireworks as spectators.
The event organizers are recruiting volunteers in 2026 to help set up seating in the paid viewing areas and manage the zones on the day.
Attending as a spectator and helping with event operations involve different participation procedures, so registration is required to volunteer.
General viewing is free. Tickets must be purchased to use the paid seating area.
Paid seats for 2026 will be sold on the Ticket Pia website and through multi-copy machines at Seven-Eleven stores.
Tickets will not be sold by phone or at a ticket counter, and cannot be canceled or changed after purchase.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Saigawa No. 2 Green Space, west of Nagano Ohashi Bridge (Wakasato, Nagano City).
- Train and bus
It is about a 30-minute walk from JR Nagano Station.
Official information says it is about a 30-minute walk from the east exit of Nagano Station to the venue.
A shuttle bus is also scheduled to run from the east exit of Nagano Station to Big Hat, costing 500 yen one way.
- By car
It is about 20 minutes from the Nagano IC exit on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day.
- Parking
There is no parking around the venue.
In 2026, official parking through “akippa” will be available, and advance reservations are recommended.
Source: Transportation · アクセス（駐車場予約） – 長野えびす講煙火大会 公式ホームページ
Address Wakasato, Nagano City
Dates and season
In 2026, the event will be held on November 23 (Monday, a public holiday).
The drone show is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 6 p.m., with the display expected to finish around 7:30 p.m.
The fireworks display is listed as lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
As the event takes place on the evening of November, be prepared for the cold with warm clothing and other suitable items.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue, limiting vehicle access to nearby roads.
Unauthorized parking around the venue, at nearby businesses, or on public roads is prohibited. Please use public transportation or a parking lot you have reserved.
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写真：photo: Qurren ( talk ) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X / CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo source ·Origins and History of Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival
The festival began in 1899 with 45 founders who hoped to promote the growth of Nagano City’s commerce and industry.
The tradition of setting off fireworks to boost business during Ebisu-ko at Nishinomiya Shrine led to the festival as it is today.
Since 1992, it has also hosted the National 10-Go New Fireworks Contest, developing into a competition that tests not only the size of the large shells but also the skill of the fireworks makers.
Source: 長野えびす講煙火大会 - Wikipedia
Official information
The official Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival website has information about the 2026 schedule, venue, paid viewing seats, transportation and parking.
Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Nagano Ebisu-ko Fireworks Festival has its roots in Ebisu-ko in Nagano City and is held November.
In 2026, the event will be held at Saigawa No. 2 Green Space on November 23, featuring a drone show and fireworks.
Free viewing is available, as well as paid viewing seats. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation, such as walking or taking a shuttle bus, to reach the venue.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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