Summer fireworks in Kamojima, lighting up the night sky and waters of the Yoshino River
Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/06Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year August 6 / Every year
- Location
- Yoshinogawa City Kamojima Sports Ground (formerly Kamojima Prefectural Ground)
- Area
- Tokushima Prefecture・Yoshinogawa City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 min · flight time only)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
- No paid seating
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival lights up the summer night sky at Yoshinogawa City Kamojima Sports Ground. A summer event in Yoshinogawa City featuring aerial and set-piece fireworks, as well as food stalls.
About Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival
The Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks display held along the Yoshino River in Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture.
The venue is Yoshinogawa City Kamojima Sports Ground. Food stalls will also line the area, alongside the fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Its former name was Kamojima Town Summer Fireworks Festival; it took its current name when Yoshinogawa City was established.
A summer tradition supported by local businesses and the executive committee.
Source: 吉野川市納涼花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is the fireworks launched from the venue along the Yoshino River.
In 2026, about 1,000 aerial fireworks and set-piece fireworks were scheduled.
The fireworks light up the summer night sky, and the riverside venue offers views of the sky and water.
About 80 food stalls will be set up around the venue, adding to the summer festival atmosphere as you enjoy the fireworks.
Source: 第７８回 吉野川市納涼花火大会開催について | 吉野川市 / Document
Summer fireworks in Kamojima, lighting up the night sky and waters of the Yoshino River
What to expect
On the day of the event, visitors can watch the fireworks display near the venue.
In 2026, the announced program was scheduled to run for 1 hour, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., with about 1,000 fireworks launched.
Food stalls will also be set up at the venue, and you can stop by before or after the fireworks.
In case of rain, the event was scheduled to be postponed to August 11.
How to take part
You can attend as a visitor to watch the fireworks.
There are no paid seating areas for viewing; visitors watch the fireworks from around the venue.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Yoshinogawa City Kamojima Sports Ground (riverbed east of Chuo Bridge).
The address is Kitazuka Higashi, Chiejima, Kamojima-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture.
- Train and bus
It is about a 20-minute walk or about a 5-minute taxi ride from JR Kamojima Station.
- By car
It is about 10 minutes via National Route 318 from Donari IC on the Tokushima Expressway.
The riverbed terrain is rough.
- Parking
Information lists either about 200 or 300 spaces, and spaces are limited.
Check return-route information and traffic restrictions when using the parking area.
Source: 吉野川市納涼花火大会の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース
Address Kitazuka Higashi, Chiejima, Kamojima-cho, Yoshinogawa City, Tokushima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the published dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was scheduled for August 6 (Thursday), from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In case of severe weather, it was scheduled to be postponed to August 11 (Tuesday).
The event is held annually on August 6.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The venue is on a riverbed with rough terrain, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Traffic restrictions were announced around the venue from 18:00 to 22:00, so if you are traveling by car, expect congestion on the way back.
Parking spaces are limited.
A postponement date is set in case of rain, so check the event status on the day.
Origins and History of Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival
The event was formerly held under the name “Kamojima Town Summer Fireworks Festival.”
Following the merger of the former Kamojima Town in Oe District on October 1, 2004 and the establishment of Yoshinogawa City, the event’s name was changed to its current name, “Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival.”
It has continued as a summer fireworks display along the Yoshino River, transitioning from its former name to its current one.
Official information
Yoshinogawa City’s official information lists the 2026 event date and time, venue, postponement date, parking, and traffic restrictions.
For inquiries, contact the Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival Executive Committee (Yoshinogawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
The phone number is 0883-24-2274.
Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Yoshinogawa City Summer Fireworks Festival is a August fireworks display held at Yoshinogawa City Kamojima Sports Ground.
In 2026, the announced program included about 1,000 aerial fireworks, set-piece fireworks, and about 80 food stalls.
You can get there on foot or by taxi from JR Kamojima Station, but the riverbed terrain is rough, and traffic restrictions and limited parking apply.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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