Shimada’s summer fireworks lighting up the night sky from both banks of the Oi River
Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- Summer, centered around August / Every year
- Location
- Riverbanks between the Oigawa Bridge on Shimada-Okabe Prefectural Road and the Oigawa Railway Bridge on the JR Tokaido Main Line
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Shimada 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
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Paid viewing seats are available.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This fireworks festival lights up the night sky from both banks of the Oi River in Shimada City. Original fireworks and music come together in a single program, and visitors can enjoy the expansive riverbank setting.
About Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival
The Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival is held on the riverbanks of the Oi River, which flows through Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
The launch site lies between the Oigawa Railway Bridge on the JR Tokaido Main Line and the Oigawa Bridge on Shimada-Okabe Prefectural Road, and visitors can enjoy the fireworks from both the Shimada and Kanaya banks.
It began in Showa 62, with the aim of revitalizing the area and creating a summer tourism event.
Source: 第39回大井川大花火大会 - 島田市公式ホームページ
Festival highlights
Original fireworks, crafted with care, light up the night sky to music from both banks of the Oi River.
Approximately 10,000 fireworks were planned for 2026, and the event is designed to be viewed beneath the open sky from the broad riverbanks.
The programs, previously split between the Shimada and Kanaya sides, have been combined into one, allowing visitors to enjoy the full fireworks display continuously.
Source: 大会のご案内 - 大井川大花火大会
Shimada’s summer fireworks lighting up the night sky from both banks of the Oi River
What to expect
Visitors head to either the Shimada or Kanaya venue on the Oi River and watch the fireworks from the riverbank.
In 2026, the event opened at 7 p.m., with original fireworks and music presented in a single program.
Paid viewing seats are also available. At viewing areas on the riverbanks, be sure to check the traffic restrictions and parking conditions.
Source: 第39回大井川大花火大会の開催について - 大井川大花火大会 / Paid seating · 有料河川敷駐車場の販売について - 大井川大花火大会
How to take part
You can attend as a visitor to watch the fireworks.
This is not an event where general visitors take part in launching the fireworks or running the event; visitors watch the night sky from either the Shimada venue or the Kanaya venue.
A ticket must be purchased to use a paid viewing seat, but no information is available about fees or participation requirements for general viewing.
The usual way to enjoy the event is to visit the venue in person.
If you wish to use paid viewing seats, purchase them through the sales page.
For 2026, advance sales of paid viewing seats for residents were by lottery, while general sales were offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The riverbank between the Oigawa Railway Bridge on the JR Tokaido Main Line and the Oigawa Bridge on Prefectural Route Shimada-Okabe.
The Shimada venue is on the left bank of the Oi River, and the Kanaya venue is on the right bank.
- Train and bus
The Shimada venue is about a 30-minute walk from the south exit of JR Shimada Station.
The Kanaya venue is about a 25-minute walk from JR Kanaya Station and about a 10-minute walk from Shin-Kanaya Station on the Oigawa Railway.
If you take the Kawane Onsen Line from Shimada Station, get off at Mukōjima Nishikawagoe Kaidō Iriguchi bus stop, then walk about 12 minutes.
- By car
Riverside parking requires paid advance reservations.
Tickets are sold through TicketPass.
- Parking
The official paid riverside parking area is listed as sold out.
Privately managed parking can be checked on reservation websites.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue.
Source: 交通アクセス - 大井川大花火大会
Address Riverbanks between the Oigawa Bridge on Shimada-Okabe Prefectural Road and the Oigawa Railway Bridge on the JR Tokaido Main Line, Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 39th Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival was held from 7 p.m. on August 1 (Saturday), 2026.
In case of severe weather, the event was scheduled to be postponed to August 2 (Sunday), and if the weather was also bad on the 2nd, to August 22.
Traffic restrictions are in effect from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on August 1.
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 / Shimada City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue and parking areas, so allow plenty of time to get there.
If you are driving, riverside parking for 2026 requires paid advance reservations, and the official parking area is listed as sold out.
The start time may change or the event may be canceled due to sudden weather changes, so please take your health into consideration while watching.
Source: 本日、開催します。 - 大井川大花火大会
Origins and History of Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival
The Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival began in Showa 62 (1987), with the aim of revitalizing the Oi River and the surrounding Shimada City area and creating a summer tourism event.
The launch site is on the Oi River, once crossed by travelers along the old Tokaido Road.
The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the 39th edition was held in 2026.
Official information
The event is organized by the Shimada City Tourism Association, a general incorporated association.
For information about the 2026 event, viewing areas, parking, and access, visit the Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival official website.
The Shimada City Tourism Association is listed as the contact, with the phone number 0547-46-2844.
Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Oigawa Grand Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks event held on both banks of the Oi River in Shimada City, featuring original fireworks and music.
The 39th edition was held on August 1, 2026, with approximately 10,000 fireworks launched.
While some venues are within walking distance of a station, drivers should note that parking is paid and requires advance reservations, and that traffic restrictions apply.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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