Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display

Festival highlights

Highlights include waterborne star mines unique to Lake Suwa and large-scale fireworks spreading across the night sky from launch platforms on the lake.

For 2026, the first part was scheduled to feature a grand opening star mine and a star mine competition with 9 fireworks companies. The second part featured large-shell star mines and large-scale waterborne star mines.

The sound echoing from the lake, surrounded by mountains on all sides, also contributes to the event’s impressive scale.

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Summer fireworks reflected on Lake Suwa and echoing across the mountains

What to expect

The event has two parts. In the first, fireworks artists compete with star mines.

In the second part, fireworks that make use of Lake Suwa’s surface are launched, including large-shell star mines and large-scale waterborne star mines.

The 2026 fireworks were scheduled to be launched from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. You can watch them from paid viewing areas at the venue or from locations around the city.

How to take part

General visitors can attend as spectators.

There are no free seating areas, but you can watch the fireworks for free from outside the paid area.

Tickets for the paid area are recommended if you want to relax and watch fireworks over the lake, such as the spectacular waterborne star mines.

To use a paid area, apply for a ticket sold by the Suwa Lake Festival Executive Committee.

For 2026, a lottery sale through the ticket sales site Ticket Pia has been announced.

Children aged 3 and over need a ticket. Children under 3 do not need a ticket only if they watch from an accompanying adult’s lap.

Location and access

Venue and address

On Lake Suwa, in front of Lakeside Park in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, around Hatsushima Island and the temporary launch platforms.

Train and bus

The nearest station is Kami-Suwa Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, usually about a 10-minute walk from the venue.

Special trains will run on the day.

By car

The venue is usually about 15 minutes from the Suwa Interchange, but traffic congestion is expected on the day of the festival.

Parking

In 2026, paid temporary parking lots requiring advance reservations will be available.

Designated locations include Jonan Elementary School and City Hall, and Kami-Suwa Elementary and Junior High Schools. Vehicles without reservations cannot park.

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Address Over Lake Suwa, in front of Suwako Lakeside Park, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 78th Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display was held on August 15 (Saturday).

The fireworks were scheduled to be launched from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the event was to proceed in rainy weather.

If severe weather or other conditions make it dangerous, the event may be canceled or suspended. There is no postponement or alternate date.

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Tips for your visit

On the day of the festival, roads around the venue and throughout the city are congested, so driving takes longer than usual.

The event goes ahead in rainy weather, but umbrellas are not permitted in the paid area, so bringing a poncho or raincoat is recommended.

Open flames are prohibited in Lakeside Park. Around the venue, follow guidance on designated smoking areas, traffic restrictions, and other matters.

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Nearby attractions

Tateishi Park in Suwa City is also recommended as a place to watch the fireworks.

You can see the fireworks from Tateishi Park, but crowds are expected, and traffic restrictions prevent vehicles from traveling in the surrounding area.

It is about a 30–40-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station, so it may be a place to consider watching the fireworks from after walking from the surrounding area.

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Origins and History of Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display

The event began in 1949 as the “Noryo Suwako Fireworks Display.”

Its name changed to the “Suwako Fireworks Display” in 1950, and the artificial island Hatsushima, used as a fireworks launch platform, was completed in 1954.

Competition star mines and waterborne star mines began in 1961. Since 1992, the event has had two parts: competition fireworks in the first part and star mines in the second.

Official information

You can find event information, venue details, transportation, tickets, and important notices on the official website, “Shinshu Suwa Lake Fireworks.”

The 2026 event page provides information about the date and fireworks program for the 78th event.

Transportation and venue information, a list of parking lots, and frequently asked questions are also available on the event’s dedicated page.

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Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display at a Glance

The Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Display is a summer event where you can enjoy fireworks launched over Lake Suwa and waterborne star mines spreading across the lake’s surface.

In 2026, the event was held on August 15, with a two-part program featuring competition fireworks and signature displays.

You can watch from paid viewing areas or for free from outside those areas.

The area around the venue gets very crowded, so taking the train and checking transportation information in advance are recommended.