2026 33rd Gujo Nagara River Dream Fireworks Full-Day Course

A full-day course celebrating the 33rd Gujo Nagara River Dream Fireworks on August 14, 2026 (Friday), featuring the castle town of Gujo Hachiman, known as a "water town." In the morning, enjoy a panoramic view of the castle town, Nagara River, and surrounding mountains from the main tower of Gujo Hachiman Castle towering on Hachimanzan Mountain. In the afternoon, stroll through the old town streets of the craftsmen's and blacksmith's districts where irrigation canals flow, enjoying local food specialties, and visit Sogyosui, ranked 1st among Japan's 100 Famous Waters, to cool off with its refreshing spring water. At the Gujo Hachiman Museum, watch live performances of Gujo Odori dancing and get a taste of the festival atmosphere. In the early evening, pick up dinner from food stalls at the Nagara River's riverbed and spread out a picnic mat to secure your viewing spot. At 7 PM, approximately 1,000 fireworks burst into the mountain sky one after another, with the sound echoing off the surrounding peaks. This is the definitive summer plan for Gujo Hachiman, packed with both castle town strolling and mountain fireworks without compromise.