Autumn fireworks by the river in Tōto, celebrating the city’s anniversary
Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/18Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Toki River (between Toto Ohashi Bridge and Kuninaga Bridge)
- Area
- Gifu Prefecture・Tajimi 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
- Participation fee
- Reserved seating costs ¥3,000 for S seats, ¥2,500 for A seats, ¥2,000 for B seats, and ¥1,000 for C seats. A ticket is required for anyone aged 6 or older. Reserved seating for 2026 is sold out.
- Age restrictions
- A ticket is required for elementary school students and older to use the reserved seating area.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This fireworks festival is held to commemorate the incorporation of Tajimi City. In fiscal 2026, fireworks will light up the autumn night sky along the Toki River, between Tōto Bridge and Kuninaga Bridge.
About Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival
The Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival is held to commemorate the incorporation of Tajimi City.
It began as an event marking the city’s incorporation on August 1, 1940 and is still primarily run by an executive committee formed by local volunteers.
Set along the banks of the Toki River, it is a popular event celebrating milestones in the life of Tajimi.
Source: 多治見市制記念花火大会 - Wikipedia / 令和8年度多治見市制記念花火大会|多治見市公式ホームページ
Festival highlights
The highlight is the fireworks launched along the banks of the Toki River, between Tōto Bridge and Kuninaga Bridge.
For fiscal 2026, around 10,000 fireworks are scheduled over approximately 45 minutes, including a 150-meter-long set-piece display and music-synchronized fireworks.
Paid seating on the opposite bank offers a place to enjoy the show up close.
Source: 多治見市 「令和8年度 多治見市制記念花火大会」|ブログ|FM GIFU[エフエム岐阜] / 令和8年度 多治見市制記念花火大会(多治見市)の打ち上げ数・日程など - 花火大会2026 - ウォーカープラス
Autumn fireworks by the river in Tōto, celebrating the city’s anniversary
What to expect
On the day of the festival, the seating area opens at 3:30 p.m., and fireworks are launched from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Seating is not assigned; attendees sit close together in the order they arrive.
The following morning, volunteers also help clean the launch site and the area with food stalls.
How to take part
The Tajimi City Commemorative Fireworks Festival is an event where general visitors can watch fireworks from around the venue.
In 2026, a free viewing area will be available from 3 p.m. for watching the fireworks.
A ticket is required to watch from the reserved seating area, and each person aged 6 or older needs 1 ticket.
The free viewing area is available from 3 p.m. Entry points are limited, so please follow directions at the venue when entering.
If you wish to use the reserved seating area, purchase a ticket for an S, A, B, or C seat.
Advance tickets for reserved seating in 2026 are sold out, and there will be no additional sales or tickets sold on the day.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The area is along the Toki River, between Toto Ohashi Bridge and Kuninaga Bridge.
The address is Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture.
- Train and bus
About a 15-minute walk from Tajimi Station on the JR Chuo and Taita lines.
On the day, partial service suspensions are planned on Kikyō Bus routes including the Sakaue Route, Maeyama Route, and Oribe Sightseeing Route.
- By car
For 2026, traffic restrictions around the venue were announced as planned.
While traffic restrictions are in effect, please follow directions from local police officers and security staff.
- Parking
Temporary paid parking will be available at Seika Elementary School, Showa Elementary School, and Yosei Elementary School.
Parking must be reserved in advance. It opens at 3 p.m., and there is no free parking.
Address Toki River, Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture (between Toto Ohashi Bridge and Kuninaga Bridge)
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed event dates have passed)
For 2026, the event was announced as scheduled for October 18 (Sunday).
The fireworks will be launched from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., and there is no postponement date.
The event has changed from its usual summer schedule and will be held in autumn in 2026.
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Gifu Prefecture / Tajimi City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The reserved seating area opens at 3:30 p.m. You cannot reserve a spot before then.
Please bring your own groundsheet or chair. Chairs and tripods are subject to size and height restrictions, and please refrain from bringing pets.
If you are arriving by car, you must reserve a temporary parking space in advance. Please also be aware of traffic restrictions around the venue.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Honmachi Oribe Street, Tōto Sōzōkan, and Mino ware pottery experiences.
These are places where you can explore Tajimi’s ceramic culture alongside watching fireworks by the Toki River.
Further afield, Kokeizan Eihoji Temple and Kokei Park are also suggested.
Source: 多治見市制記念花火大会|イベント|岐阜県観光公式サイト 「岐阜の旅ガイド」

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Origins and History of Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival
The Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival traces its roots to the “Enka Taikai” (fireworks event) held by the Tajimi City Promotion Association in 1948.
It was temporarily discontinued in the Showa 40s, but was revived in 1978 by the Tajimi Junior Chamber.
It has continued to the present as an event commemorating the city’s incorporation, although its timing has changed over the years.
Official information
Details on the date, venue, seating, parking, and traffic restrictions are available on the Tajimi City official website under “Fiscal 2026 Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival.”
Inquiries about the festival are handled by the Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival Executive Committee or the Commerce and Tourism Division of Tajimi City Hall.
Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Tajimi City Anniversary Fireworks Festival is a fireworks event that has continued in Tajimi to commemorate the city’s incorporation.
In fiscal 2026, the festival will be held along the banks of the Toki River on October 18, with around 10,000 fireworks, set-piece displays, and music-synchronized fireworks.
The venue is within walking distance of the station, while parking is paid and requires advance reservations, so public transportation is also convenient.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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