Mugegawa’s summer and fireworks carrying wishes, lighting up the Mugi River
Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/14Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year August 14 / Every year
- Location
- Banks of the Mugi River (downstream from Homi Bridge)
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Seki 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An event where visitors can enjoy a local summer festival and fireworks along the banks of the Mugi River in Yahata, Mugegawa Town, Seki City. At the venue, surrounded by mountains, visitors can enjoy the charm of the fireworks reflected on the river and the .
About Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival
The Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival is a summer event held in the Mugegawa area in the northwestern part of Seki City.
Fireworks are launched along the banks of the Mugi River and are cherished as a seasonal highlight of summer in the area.
In addition to the fireworks, visitors can enjoy yatai and summer festival events at the venue.
It also offers people returning home for a chance to enjoy fireworks in their hometown.
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Festival highlights
The highlight is the fireworks launched along the banks of the Mugi River, surrounded by mountains.
The sound of the fireworks echoes through the natural surroundings, and visitors can enjoy the sight of their light reflected on the river.
The display includes No. 3 and No. 4 shells, star mines, and set-piece fireworks, launched with hopes and dreams in mind.
Yatai and local events take place before the fireworks, offering a classic summer festival experience.
Mugegawa’s summer and fireworks carrying wishes, lighting up the Mugi River
What to expect
Visitors enjoy the yatai and summer festival atmosphere at the riverside venue along the Mugi River while waiting for the fireworks at night.
The fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m., and in 2026 they were scheduled to continue until 8 p.m.
Alongside the fireworks display, yatai and summer festival events are held at the venue.
Visitors can enjoy local events and fireworks together while taking in the natural surroundings of the Mugi River.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Riverside of the Mugi River, Hachiman, Mugegawa-cho, Seki City (downstream from Takarami Bridge)
- Train and bus
About 20 minutes by taxi from Seki Station on the Nagaragawa Railway.
- By car
About 20 minutes from Yamagata IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway, or about 25 minutes from Mino IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway.
Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads around the venue.
- Parking
You can use the Mugegawa Junior High School grounds, the Mugegawa Lifelong Learning Center parking lot, and the Mugegawa Furusato-kan parking lot.
Please avoid parking in a way that inconveniences others near the fireworks venue or at nearby businesses.
Address 〒501-2603 Yahata, Mugegawa Town, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on August 14 (Friday), with the fireworks scheduled from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The venue is downstream from Homi Bridge on the banks of the Mugi River.
The event was scheduled to proceed in light rain; if severe weather, rising water levels, or other conditions made it impossible to hold, it was to be postponed to October 4 (Saturday).
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Tips for your visit
Viewing is not allowed from Takarami Bridge. Please use a safe viewing area around the venue.
Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads around the venue, so follow the local signs and instructions from staff.
If you come by car, use the designated parking lots and avoid parking in a way that inconveniences others near the fireworks venue or at nearby businesses.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Mugegawa Onsen, Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa, and the Hoki Mountain Dogtooth Violet Garden.
Mugegawa Onsen is a hot spring surrounded by nature. Michi-no-Eki Mugegawa is a facility where visitors can enjoy fresh local vegetables, regional specialties, and local cuisine.
The Hoki Mountain Dogtooth Violet Garden is described as a place where dogtooth violets bloom in clusters in spring.
Visitors can consider including these places in their itinerary along with the fireworks, checking seasonal details and opening hours.
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Origins and History of Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival
The festival began in 1990, when the Mugegawa Town Residents’ Fireworks Festival was held in the former Mugegawa Town, Mugi District.
The original Mugegawa Town Summer Festival included as well as a fireworks display.
When Mugegawa Town was incorporated into Seki City in 2005, the event was renamed the “Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival,” its current name.
The event was canceled from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resumed in 2023.
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Official information
Event information is available on the Seki City Hall official website under “Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival.”
The Seki City Tourism Association’s tourism information and the official Gifu Prefecture tourism website also list an overview of the 2026 event.
For inquiries, contact the Seki City Mugegawa Office.
Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival at a Glance
The Seki City Mugegawa Furusato Summer Festival is an event where visitors can enjoy fireworks and a local summer festival along the banks of the Mugi River.
In 2026, the fireworks were scheduled for August 14, from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At the venue, surrounded by mountains, visitors can enjoy the fireworks reflected on the river and the atmosphere of the yatai.
If you come by car, use the designated parking areas and follow guidance on traffic restrictions and viewing locations.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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