A night where music and fireworks resonate together against the backdrop of Nihondaira’s night view
Nihondaira Festival
The 2026 edition of Nihondaira Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/22Ended
- Season / frequency
- Summer (July)
- Location
- Nihondaira Hotel Outdoor Garden
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 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 / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A festival where you can enjoy fireworks that rise almost directly overhead from the outdoor garden, against the backdrop of Nihondaira’s night view. A performance combining music and about 10,000 fireworks lights up Nihondaira at night.
About Nihondaira Festival
Nihondaira Festival is an event centered on fireworks, held in the outdoor garden of Nihondaira Hotel in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City.
Against the backdrop of Nihondaira’s night view, selected as a Japan Night View Heritage site, you can enjoy the fireworks while lying on the grass.
The evening festival is known for its performance combining music and fireworks, and offers a chance to experience the distinctive scenery and atmosphere of the venue.
Source: 第41回日本平まつり / 静岡県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the fireworks rising almost directly overhead against the backdrop of the night view.
The intervals between launches are short, and about 10,000 fireworks unfold in sync with the music.
The viewing style—looking up at the sky from the lawn of the outdoor garden—offers a sense of closeness and impact different from viewing fireworks from a distance.
Source: 第41回日本平まつり［静岡市清水区］｜静岡新聞アットエス
A night where music and fireworks resonate together against the backdrop of Nihondaira’s night view
What to expect
In 2026, the gates opened at 4 p.m., and a grand fireworks show lasting about 40 minutes took place from 7:15 p.m.
At the venue, visitors watch the performance, where music and fireworks are synchronized, from the lawn of the outdoor garden.
Admission is free, and the event centers on enjoying the night view and music together with the fireworks.
How to take part
General visitors can watch the fireworks at the venue.
Admission is free, and no paid viewing areas are listed.
This is a viewing-focused festival where visitors enjoy fireworks accompanied by the night view and music from the outdoor garden, rather than taking part in launching the fireworks or staging the performance.
観覧の入場料は無料。
You cannot reserve a spot in advance with a sheet inside the venue, and smoking is prohibited in the garden.
Bringing in food and drinks or pets, and using drones, are also prohibited. Food stalls accept cash only.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Nihondaira Hotel Outdoor Garden (1500-2 Magaribashiri, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About 25 minutes by paid shuttle bus from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station.
In 2026, visitors were advised to get off at the summit and walk for about 10 minutes.
About 25 minutes by taxi from JR Shizuoka Station, or about 15 minutes by taxi from JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station.
- By car
In 2026, the road leading to the summit was closed to traffic after 4 p.m., and visitors could not drive to the venue.
- Parking
There is no parking at the venue or near the summit.
Please use public transportation.
Address 1500-2 Magaribashiri, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The 2026 event was held on July 22 (Wednesday).
The gates were scheduled to open at 4 p.m., with the grand fireworks show scheduled to run for about 40 minutes from 7:15 p.m. The event was to proceed in light rain and be canceled in severe weather.
The 2026 event information period has ended.
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 Shizuoka Prefecture / Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
There is no parking near the venue, and vehicle traffic restrictions are also enforced, so public transportation is generally recommended.
In 2026, traffic restrictions were in place from 4 p.m., and visitors were also asked not to come on foot or by bicycle.
Reserving a spot, smoking, bringing in food and drinks or pets, and using drones are not permitted in the garden.
Nearby attractions
Nearby places to visit include Nihondaira Yume Terrace, Nihondaira Ropeway, and Nihondaira Golf Club.
Nihondaira Hotel is also listed as a nearby attraction, allowing visitors to combine the festival with sightseeing around the Nihondaira area.
Kunozan Toshogu Shrine and the ruins of Kunozan Castle are also mentioned as nearby points of interest, but they are separate from the festival venue.
久能山東照宮
静岡市駿河区にある神社
静岡市歴史博物館
静岡市の博物館
Shizuoka Sengen Shrine
静岡県静岡市にある神社
写真：Yoshizumi Endo from Tokyo, JAPAN / CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo source ·
静岡県立美術館
静岡県静岡市にある美術館
写真：江戸村のとくぞう (Edomura no Tokuzo) / CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo source ·
駿府城
静岡市にあった城
Origins and History of Nihondaira Festival
The 2026 Nihondaira Festival was announced as its 41st edition.
It can be confirmed that this is an ongoing event that has reached at least its 41st edition.
No specific information is provided about the festival’s origins, the circumstances behind its establishment, or how it has changed over the years.
Official information
The 2026 event information lists a special page on the Nihondaira Hotel website as the official Nihondaira Festival site.
For inquiries, contact the Nihondaira Festival Executive Committee Office. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the phone number is 054-335-1140.
Check the next event announcement for details such as event conditions and traffic restrictions.
Nihondaira Festival at a Glance
Nihondaira Festival is an evening event on Nihondaira where visitors can enjoy music and about 10,000 fireworks against the backdrop of a night view designated as a Japan Night View Heritage site.
In 2026, it was held at the Nihondaira Hotel Outdoor Garden on July 22, and admission was free.
As there is no parking near the venue and traffic restrictions are in place, visitors are advised to travel by public transportation, such as the shuttle bus.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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