2026 Shirakawa Sekimatsuri Citizens' Cool Evening Fireworks Festival (白河関まつり 市民納涼花火大会) Full-Day Course
This full-day course centers on the Shirakawa Sekimatsuri Citizens' Cool Evening Fireworks Festival, held on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 19:30, and lets you enjoy the castle town of Shirakawa City for the whole day. At midday, visit the reconstructed three-story turret of Komine Castle, then enjoy boating and strolling at Nanko Park, known as one of Japan's oldest parks. In the afternoon, touch on the castle town's history at Shirakawa Shukoen, then fill up in front of Shirakawa Station before heading to Shiroyama Park, the fireworks venue, in the evening to secure a spot. At 19:30, about 5,500 fireworks shells are launched one after another into the night sky. It's the definitive summer plan unique to Shirakawa, letting you fully enjoy both a historic castle-town stroll and fireworks.
Schedule
Visit the reconstructed three-story turret towering atop the stone walls
Enjoy the lakeside, known as one of Japan's oldest parks, with boating and strolling
Take a leisurely look at exhibits related to Shirakawa's history and culture
Grab a light meal in front of the station and catch your breath
Fill up on festival food-stall fare while claiming a spot for the fireworks
Watch about 5,500 fireworks shells launched into the night sky overlooking Komine Castle
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