A summer in Omigawa, enjoying fireworks blooming over the Tone River and the artistry of shakudama
Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year on August 1 / Every year
- Location
- Fireworks festival venue on the Tone River, downstream of Omigawa Bridge
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Katori City(From Tokyo: approx. 40 min–1 h · 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
- Some seating is paid. Table seats (for 6 people): 21,000 yen; Chair Seat A (per person): 3,000 yen; Chair Seat B (per person): 2,500 yen.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival held on the Tone River in Omigawa, Katori City, continuing since the Meiji era, where you can enjoy displays that make use of the river’s surface and the National Shakudama Competition.
About Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival
The Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks festival held on the Tone River in Omigawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture.
Since the Meiji era, fireworks have lit up the night sky over Omigawa. A distinctive feature is the use of the river’s surface, reflecting the character of this town of water and greenery.
The festival also features a competition in which pyrotechnicians from across Japan compete to create the most beautiful shakudama fireworks, and is cherished as a seasonal highlight of summer in the region.
Source: 水郷おみがわ花火大会：香取市ウェブサイト
Festival highlights
The biggest highlight is the spectacular fireworks displayed over the surface of the Tone River.
Around 10,000 fireworks were scheduled to be launched in 2026, and a super-sized star mine opening across the vast expanse of the Tone River is also featured.
At the National Shakudama Competition, pyrotechnicians from across Japan put precision in form, color, and technical skill into each shakudama, competing to create the most beautiful display.
Source: 第127回水郷おみがわ花火大会／小見川大橋下流利根川河畔｜イベント｜千葉県公式観光サイト ちば観光ナビ
A summer in Omigawa, enjoying fireworks blooming over the Tone River and the artistry of shakudama
What to expect
At the venue, fireworks are launched at night against the backdrop of the Tone River. You can watch displays that make use of the river’s surface, as well as starmines.
At the National Shakudama Competition, you can appreciate the skill and beauty of shakudama fireworks by comparing entries from pyrotechnicians across Japan.
If you use a reserved viewing seat, you will watch the fireworks from either a table seat or a chair seat.
How to take part
You can attend as a spectator to watch the fireworks.
For 2026, paid spectator seating was offered, with a choice of table seats or chair seats.
If you use paid spectator seating, purchase a ticket for either a table seat or a chair seat.
According to the 2026 information, table seats cost 21,000 yen for 6 people, Chair Seat A costs 3,000 yen per person, and Chair Seat B costs 2,500 yen per person.
The city’s information says sales have ended, so check the current sales status if you wish to purchase tickets.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Omigawa Ohashi Bridge Downstream, Tone River Fireworks Festival venue (Omigawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 30-minute walk from Omigawa Station on the JR Narita Line.
- By car
About 20 minutes from the Sawara-Katori IC on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway.
Traffic restrictions will be in effect around the venue.
- Parking
Free parking is available, with space listed for 1,890 passenger cars.
There is no parking for large buses.
Address Omigawa, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was held on August 1 (Saturday) in 2026, with fireworks launched from 19:15 to 20:45.
In the event of severe weather, postponement to August 5 (Wednesday) had been announced.
Katori City reports that the 2026 event was held successfully.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The area around the venue is expected to be crowded with visitors, vehicles, and pedestrians.
If traveling by car, check traffic restrictions and parking locations in advance, and allow plenty of time for your return trip.
Smoking is prohibited inside the venue, so please follow the designated rules while watching the display.
Source: 水郷おみがわ花火大会 - Wikipedia
Nearby attractions
Omigawa Castle Mountain Park is listed as a nearby sightseeing spot associated with the venue.
This can be considered as a place to stop by when visiting the Omigawa area for the fireworks festival.
Check the facility’s own information for details on park use conditions and operating information.
Suigo Sawara Ayame Park
千葉県香取市にある植物園
Katori Jingu
千葉県香取市にある神社
Origins and History of Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival
From around the middle of the Meiji era, fireworks were launched in the Omigawa area as commemorative events celebrating towns and villages and wishing for their development.
The present-day festival began in 1908 (Meiji 41) August, with donations led by shop owners in the former town of Omigawa, as a way to pray for its development as a prosperous water-transport hub.
It is now held every year on August 1, to coincide with the opening of the Tone River boating season.
Official information
The festival is organized by Katori City and the Suigo Omigawa Tourism Association.
Inquiries are handled by the Suigo Omigawa Tourism Association (within the Katori City Commerce and Tourism Division).
For information on the event schedule, venue, viewing seats, traffic restrictions, and more, check the Katori City website.
Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Suigo Omigawa Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival that has continued since the Meiji era along the Tone River in Omigawa, Katori City.
Highlights include fireworks that make use of the river’s surface, a super-sized star mine, and the National Shakudama Competition, where pyrotechnicians compete in skill.
The 2026 event was held on August 1. The venue can be reached on foot from Omigawa Station in about 30 minutes, or by car from the Sawara-Katori IC in about 20 minutes.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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