Name: Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17
Location: Yodogawa riverbed (from Shin-Midosuji Shin-Yodogawa Bridge to National Route 2 Yodogawa Bridge)

This fireworks festival is held on the Yodogawa riverbed in Osaka City, with support from local volunteers and the community. It was announced as scheduled for October 17 in 2026.

About Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is held on the banks of the Yodogawa River in Osaka.

It began in 1989 and was formerly called the Heisei Yodogawa Fireworks Festival.

Supported by local volunteers and community sponsorship, it continues as a festival created by people who love the Yodogawa River and the city.

Source: なにわ淀川花火大会 - Wikipedia / 第38回なにわ淀川花火大会公式サイト

Festival highlights

One highlight is watching fireworks burst over the wide Yodogawa riverbed from viewing areas such as the Juso side.

Sponsored seating options include stage seats, panorama seats, and a sightseeing boat, with views varying by location.

The official FAQ says that fireworks over the water and starmines are especially well viewed from the sightseeing boat and the Exciting Seats.

Source: よくあるご質問 | なにわ淀川花火大会

A community-made fireworks display lighting up the Yodogawa riverbed

What to expect

Visitors enjoy the evening fireworks from viewing areas along the riverbed or from sponsored seating.

There are shops at the sponsored seating areas where you can buy food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages.

Exits and areas around stations get crowded after the viewing, so visitors are asked to avoid leaving just before the end and to follow staff directions when departing.

Source: 第38回なにわ淀川花火大会の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース

How to take part

The general public do not take part in launching the fireworks; they enjoy the display from the riverbank or spectator seating.

Seating options include sponsor seating and sightseeing boats. Views and usage procedures vary by seat type.

To watch from a boat, you must complete procedures such as agreeing to the conditions set by the organizers.

You can watch from areas open to the public or use paid sponsor seating.

Several types of sponsor seating are available, including seats with meals and seats aboard sightseeing boats.

If you wish to use a particular seat, check availability and conditions of use in the sponsor seating sales information on the official website.

Source: なにわ淀川花火大会｜大阪-大阪市北エリア(梅田/福島/天満) OSAKA-INFO EXPERIENCE

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Location and access

Venue and address

The Yodogawa riverbed, from Shin-Yodogawa Ohashi Bridge on the Shin-Midosuji to Yodogawa Ohashi Bridge on National Route 2.

The address is the Yodogawa riverbed near 3-chome Shinkitano, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture.

Train and bus

About a 15-minute walk from Hankyu Juso and Minamikata Stations, Hanshin Himejima Station, JR Tsukamoto and Mitejima Stations, and Osaka Metro Nishinakajima-Minamigata Station.

Temporary buses may operate after the event.

By car

Parking is prohibited on roads around the venue, and visitors are advised not to come by private car.

Traffic congestion is expected on National Routes 2 and 176 and Yodogawa-dori.

Parking

Due to the event, parking restrictions will apply in the Nishinakajima and Juso Yaso areas of Yodogawa Riverside Park.

Source: 第38回なにわ淀川花火大会における交通規制のお知らせ／大阪府警本部

Address Near the Yodogawa riverbank, 3-chome Shinkitano, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 532-0025

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 38th festival was announced as scheduled for October 17 (Saturday) in 2026.

Traffic restrictions will be in effect from around 4 p.m. to around 11 p.m. on the day, with restrictions starting around 1 p.m. in some areas.

The event will go ahead in rain, but it has been announced that it will be canceled in severe weather.

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Origins and History of Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

The festival began in 1989 as the Heisei Yodogawa Fireworks Festival and was held annually with donations from businesses and others.

Starting with its 17th edition in 2005, the date was changed from a fixed date of August 5 to the 1st or 2nd Saturday of August. It took its current name with the 18th edition in 2006.

The festival was canceled in 2020 and 2021, but returned in 2022 after a 3-year absence.

Official information

Official information is available on the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival website.

You can check pages about the festival, venue maps, the program, sponsored seating sales, traffic restrictions, volunteer recruitment, and more.

In 2026, updates about traffic restrictions and volunteer recruitment have been posted on the official website.