2026 Nagaoka Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival - Full Day Course
A full-day course to enjoy the Nagaoka Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival to be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, as the main attraction, exploring both the Shinano River and the city of Nagaoka from afternoon through evening. In the afternoon, visit popular spots throughout Nagaoka's city center, and in the evening, secure a viewing spot and enjoy takeout meals near the riverside. As darkness falls, take position below Nagao Bridge (長生橋) on the Shinano River riverbed, and from 7:20 PM onward, look up at approximately 20,000 fireworks (26,000 total over 2 days) with sounds that resonate through your core. Experience the thunderous roar of 3-shaku tamaya shells, the moment Phoenix fireworks turn the river surface crimson, and the rapid succession of star mines—fireworks unique to one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals filling the night sky. A one-day plan to etch this grand summer fireworks display, representing the season in Echigo, into family memories.
Schedule
Start your Nagaoka day at a multipurpose complex in the city center
Explore historic structures in Settaya (摂田屋) where Edo and Meiji-era brewing culture thrives
Procure souvenirs and evening snacks at the Ōte-dōri arcade shopping street near the riverside
Secure a viewing spot on the riverbed and enjoy takeout meals while feeling the river breeze
Approximately 20,000 fireworks over the night sky of the Shinano River (26,000 combined over 2 days), with 3-shaku tamaya and Phoenix fireworks at their most spectacular
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