Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks Display

Festival highlights

The highlight is the large fireworks that spread across the night sky from the city center.

Approximately 2,500 fireworks are launched from nearby Central Park Green Space and the athletics stadium, and you can also soak up the festival atmosphere from the pedestrianized Government Office Street.

You can also enjoy yatai food from street stalls and views of Towada at night, a city known for its art.

A summer night in Towada, illuminated by city views and approximately 2,500 fireworks

What to expect

When the event starts, fireworks are launched mainly around the athletics stadium.

Visitors can watch from the spectator seating on the west side of the athletics stadium or within the pedestrianized section of Government Office Street, and visit the street stalls along the sidewalk.

The event is also streamed live online, so you can enjoy the footage from elsewhere.

How to take part

This is a fireworks-viewing event, and general visitors can enjoy the display from the venue.

No information is provided about a system for general visitors to take part in launching the fireworks or running the event.

In addition to watching in person, you can also view the event from home via an online stream.

Location and access

Venue and address

Spectator seating on the west side of Towada City Athletics Stadium, and the pedestrianized section of Towada City Government Office Street.

Addresses: Nishinibancho, Nishisanbancho, Nishijunibancho, and Nishijusanbancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture.

Train and bus

From JR Shichinohe-Towada Station, take a Towada Kanko Dentetsu bus for about 40 minutes, get off at “Government Office Street,” then walk about 10 minutes.

By car

It is about 30 minutes from Shimoda-Momoishi IC on the Momishi Road.

Parking

Free parking is available at the Sanbongi Junior High School grounds. Paid parking is available at the Towada City General Sports Center, Towada City Civic Cultural Center, Shidokan, Nishinibancho, and Kitazono parking lots.

Paid parking costs 200 yen per use.

Address Nishinibancho, Nishisanbancho, Nishijunibancho, and Nishijusanbancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

The event was scheduled for August 14 (Friday) in 2026, with the event hours listed as 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

In bad weather, it is scheduled to be postponed to August 15 (Saturday) or the 17th (Monday).

If it is postponed further, organizers will consult with relevant organizations and hold it within the period ending on September 30 (Wednesday).

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Tips for your visit

Since postponement dates have been set in case of bad weather in 2026, be aware that the event date may change in the event of heavy rain, strong winds, or lightning.

From 6 p.m., Central Park, Central Park Green Space, the baseball field, and the sumo ring will be off-limits, with the athletics stadium at the center of the restricted area.

Traffic restrictions will be in place on Government Office Street and other roads from 5:30 p.m., so if you are driving, it is a good idea to check the restricted areas and parking locations in advance.

Nearby attractions

Nearby places featured around the fireworks display include the Inaoigawa Walk and Towada City Government Office Street (Komakaido).

Both are listed as sightseeing information for the area around the event venue.

Kimigara slippers and Kimigara zori are also listed nearby, making them of interest to people who enjoy exploring Towada City on foot and learning about local crafts.

Museums and art museumsTowada City

十和田市現代美術館

青森県十和田市にある美術館

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写真：Angaurits / CC0(resized and reformatted)

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Attractions in the same municipality. Check each attraction’s official website for travel distances from the venue and current opening information.

Official information

十和田市夏まつり花火大会の公式サイトとして、hanabi-towada.info↗ が案内されています。

This official website is also listed in the city’s 2026 event information.

Source: 令和８年度十和田市まつりについて｜青森県十和田市

Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks Display at a Glance

The Towada City Summer Festival Fireworks Display is a summer event where you can enjoy fireworks launched from Central Park Green Space and the athletics stadium alongside the pedestrianized streets and street stalls in the city center.

Highlights include approximately 2,500 fireworks, yatai food, and the night views along Government Office Street.

The event was scheduled for August 14 in 2026, with a postponement planned in case of bad weather.