
2026 Tochio Festival Grand Fireworks Full-Day Course
A full-day course centered around the Tochio Festival Grand Fireworks, held at Hatone/Taka Machibah in the Tochio region of Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, starting at 7:30 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026. During the day, experience local artworks at Nagaoka Tochio Art Museum and visit the historic Jouan-ji Temple. In the afternoon, explore Tochio Castle Ruins associated with Uesugi Kenshin and search for souvenirs at Michi no Eki R290 Tochio. In the evening, have an early dinner near Hatone while enjoying the cool mountain breeze, and watch the fireworks echoing through the mountains as dusk falls. A complete Tochio summer plan packed with historic walks and mountain fireworks.
Schedule

Leisurely appreciate local artworks in the cool museum interior

Pay respects at the historic temple grounds and spend a quiet moment

Walk through the mountain castle ruins associated with Uesugi Kenshin and explore history

Search for local farm products and souvenirs

Cool off near the venue while having dinner and securing a viewing spot

Watch fireworks illuminating the night sky from the mountain-ringed venue
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