2026 Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival: Full-Day Enjoyment Course

Centered on the Gifu Nagaragawa Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, this is a full-day course enjoying the history and nature of Gifu City from the daytime onward. In the afternoon, ride the Kinkazan Ropeway up to the summit and take in the breathtaking views of the Nagara River and the Nobi Plain from Gifu Castle's keep. After descending the mountain, stroll along the riverside Nagara Bridge shopping street and fill up on Gifu's specialty ayu dishes and food-stall fare. In the evening, secure a spot along the Nagara River and wait for the powerful main event, as about 10,000 fireworks color the night sky from a stage of grand nature surrounded by mountains and river. This is the definitive one-day plan for families to fully savor a Gifu summer with Gifu Castle and the Nagara River.