2026 Ojiya Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival: A Full-Day Course

This is a full-day course built around the Ojiya Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival (おぢやまつり大花火大会), held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, letting you enjoy the charms of Ojiya City, Niigata, from midday onward. In the afternoon, tour Ojiya's classic spots and take your time experiencing the local culture and nature. In the evening, head to the banks of the Shinano River, fill up on food amid the bustle of the food stalls, and wait for the show to begin. As night falls, look up close at about 7,000 fireworks launched from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. across the wide expanse of the Shinano River, viewed from the riverbank downstream of Asahi Bridge (旭橋). This is the definitive Niigata summer plan for the whole family to enjoy fireworks on a grand scale, woven together by the great river of Echigo and the summer night sky.