Fireworks and music illuminate the night sky over the Hibashikawa River
Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/26Ended
- Location
- Hibashikawa Riverside Green Space special fireworks venue
- Area
- Fukushima Prefecture・Kitakata City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 20 min–1 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
- Highlights and activities
- Participation fee
- Paid (various reserved seating options available)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/22
Set at the Hibashikawa Riverside Green Space open area in Shiokawa-machi, Kitakata City, this fireworks festival brings together Japanese and Chinese fireworks with music.
About Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival
The Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival is held at the Hibashikawa Riverside Green Space open area in Shiokawa-machi, Kitakata City.
A highlight is the display combining dazzling Japanese fireworks with Chinese fireworks, known for their explosive sounds and vivid colors.
Festival stalls line the venue, adding to the atmosphere of a traditional summer festival alongside the fireworks.
Festival highlights
A distinctive feature is the program combining Japanese and Chinese fireworks.
Chinese fireworks are described as having powerful explosive sounds and vivid colors, letting visitors appreciate how they differ from Japanese fireworks.
The program also features “original star mines,” which pair famous songs with fireworks, offering a varied display.
The festival stalls that add color to the venue are another highlight of the event.
Fireworks and music illuminate the night sky over the Hibashikawa River
What to expect
The 2026 event information states that fireworks are scheduled to be launched from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
A varied program continues, including collaborations between Japanese and Chinese fireworks and original star mines pairing famous songs with fireworks.
The event information says that many festival stalls line the fireworks venue.
The event will go ahead in light rain, but will be canceled in severe weather.
How to take part
The 2026 event information lists various paid reserved seating options.
For inquiries about reserved seating, the Shiokawa General Branch Industry and Construction Division (Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section) of Kitakata City is listed as the secretariat contact for the organizing committee.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hibashikawa Riverside Green Space special fireworks venue / Tōda, Shiokawa-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture
- Train and bus
About a 15-minute walk from JR Shiokawa Station / Extra trains ran in 2026
- By car
About 15 minutes from Aizuwakamatsu IC or Bandai-Kawahigashi IC on the Ban-etsu Expressway
- Parking
Parking available
Address Tōda, Shiokawa-machi, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was listed as scheduled for July 26 (Sun), from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The event will go ahead in light rain, but will be canceled in severe weather.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Fukushima Prefecture / Kitakata City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The 2026 event information states that it will go ahead in light rain and be canceled in severe weather.
As parking areas and other locations are expected to be very crowded, visitors are advised to use public transportation such as JR trains whenever possible.
If traveling by car, allow for congestion around the venue.
Nearby attractions
Nearby sightseeing information includes Gotenba Park, Oshimizu, the Shiokawa post town on the old Yonezawa Road, Beppu’s milestone mound, and Danjōgahara.
Among places associated with flowers and nature, the cherry blossoms and irises at Gotenba Park are mentioned.
Nearby spots listed include Shiokawa Bussankan “Kawabanjo” and local cuisine restaurants in Kitakata City.
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写真：contri from Yonezawa-Shi, Yamagata, Japan / CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo source ·Official information
The 2026 event information provides a reference to Kitakata City’s announcement, “Notice of the 39th Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa ‘Kawa no Saiten.’”
Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Nishi Ichikason Hibashikawa “Kawa no Saiten” Fireworks Festival is held at the Hibashikawa Riverside Green Space open area in Shiokawa-machi, Kitakata City.
Highlights include collaborations between Japanese and Chinese fireworks and original star mines pairing famous songs with fireworks.
The 2026 event information listed it as scheduled for July 26 (Sun), from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
It was stated that the event would go ahead in light rain and be canceled in severe weather.
Festival stalls also line the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/22
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