A summer evening of night stalls, Bon Odori, and fireworks along the Sakaigawa River
Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/22Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year in late August (the 3rd or 4th Saturday) / Every year
- Location
- Sakaigawa Greenway Park (around Roadside Station Yanaizu)
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Gifu City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h–2 h 30 min · bullet train + connecting 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival is a local summer festival held around Sakaigawa Greenway Park in Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City. The festival features a night market street and fireworks display, as well as and drumming. In 2026, it was held on August 22, with the night market street scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and the fireworks display at 7 p.m.
About Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival
Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival is a local summer festival held along the Sakaigawa River in Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City.
The venue is around Sakaigawa Greenway Park, and the program combines a night market street, Bon Odori, taiko drumming, and a fireworks display.
It is held toward the end of summer, offering a chance to enjoy local festivities and fireworks along the Sakaigawa River.
Source: 境川ふれあい夏祭り - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
Highlights include the night market street around Sakaigawa Greenway Park and the fireworks display lighting up the night sky.
The night market features stalls run by local food businesses and others, while the fireworks include starmines and shells of sizes 3 and 4.
There are also Bon Odori performances and Fureai Taiko drumming, so you can enjoy more than just the fireworks.
Source: 岐阜市柳津町で境川ふれあい夏祭り花火 豪快、夜空にきらめく | 岐阜新聞デジタル
A summer evening of night stalls, Bon Odori, and fireworks along the Sakaigawa River
What to expect
The festival starts with the night market street, where you can spend time at the venue enjoying food stalls.
Events include Bon Odori and Fureai Taiko drumming, followed by the fireworks display in the evening.
According to the 2026 event information, the night market street was scheduled to run from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks display was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sakaigawa Greenway Park (around Roadside Station Yanaizu).
Sakaigawa Greenway Park, Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.
- Train and bus
It is about a 5-minute walk from the Shimosaba, Moegi no Sato, or Colorful Town bus stops on the Gifu Bus Akanabe-Mitahora Line.
Yanaizu Station on the Meitetsu Takehana Line is about a 20-minute walk away.
- By car
There is no parking inside Sakaigawa Greenway Park.
- Parking
There is no parking inside Sakaigawa Greenway Park.
Source: 2026境川ふれあい夏祭り花火大会｜イベント｜岐阜県観光公式サイト 「岐阜の旅ガイド」
Address Sakaigawa Greenway Park, Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, it was held on August 22 (Saturday).
The event ran from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The night market street opened at 5 p.m., and the fireworks display began at 7 p.m.
In the event of bad weather, the event was to be postponed to August 23 (Sunday).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
There is no parking at the venue, so consider using public transportation.
The fireworks display’s timing or program may change due to sudden weather changes and other factors.
In the event of bad weather, a postponement may be announced, so check the event status before setting out and take care around crowds and for your safety.
Nearby attractions
Roadside Station Yanaizu is listed as a nearby attraction.
The festival venue is set around Roadside Station Yanaizu in Sakaigawa Greenway Park.
If you plan to stop by nearby, check the facility’s operating status and usage information in advance.
三甲美術館
岐阜県岐阜市にある美術館
加藤栄三・東一記念美術館
岐阜県岐阜市にある美術館
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
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名和昆虫博物館
岐阜県岐阜市にある博物館
奥の細道むすびの地記念館
日本の岐阜県大垣市にある記念館
岐阜公園
岐阜市の公園
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
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岐阜市歴史博物館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
写真：Douggers at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5
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岐阜市科学館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
岐阜県美術館
岐阜県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
水の資料館
岐阜県岐阜市にある上水道に関する資料館
金神社
岐阜市にある神社
鵜飼資料園
岐阜県岐阜市にある長良川鵜飼に関する資料館
Origins and History of Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival
The festival began in 2001, when the Yanaizu-cho Chamber of Commerce in Yanaizu-cho, Hashima District, held the “Yanaizu Fureai Summer Festival” to mark the chamber’s 40th anniversary.
From the following year onward, it was organized by an executive committee.
After Yanaizu-cho merged with Gifu City in 2006, the festival was renamed “Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival,” and the name of the executive committee was also changed.
Official information
Information about the 2026 event is available on Gifu City’s official website under “2026 Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival Fireworks Display.”
Information is provided on the event date, times, venue, and postponement arrangements.
Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival at a Glance
Sakaigawa Fureai Summer Festival is a local summer event held around Sakaigawa Greenway Park in Yanaizu-cho, Gifu City.
The main events are the night market street, Bon Odori, Fureai Taiko, and the fireworks display. In 2026, it was held on August 22.
There is no parking at the venue, so it is convenient to walk from Yanaizu Station or nearby Gifu Bus stops.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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