Secure a viewing spot on the riverbed and enjoy takeout meals while feeling the river breeze
About this spot
The viewing area for the Nagaoka Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival spans both banks of the Shinano River below Nagao Bridge. Premium viewing spots near the launch site fill rapidly from evening onward, so secure your spot with a leisure sheet by around 4 PM. Once positioned, spread out the takeout meals purchased from the shopping street and eat before the fireworks begin. The Shinano River at dusk, with its wide expanse and distant mountain silhouettes tinted orange, presents a beautiful time that rivals the festival's opening ceremony. Nearby food stalls offer local Nagaoka cuisine and craft beers.
Fireworks details
Name: 長岡まつり大花火大会
Date & time: 8/2 (Sun)・3 (Mon) 19:20–21:25
Venue: 長岡市・信濃川河川敷（長生橋下流両岸）
Shells: 約20,000発（2日間合計）
長岡まつり大花火大会は、1945年の長岡空襲の慰霊と復興を願って始まった日本有数の花火大会です。2026年8月2日(日)・3日(月)の2日間、19時20分から21時25分にかけて、信濃川の長生橋下流両岸から打ち上げが行われます。最大の呼び物は直径約650mの光球を描く正三尺玉で、その轟音は体全体で感じる迫力です。復興祈願のシンボル「フェニックス花火」は、川幅いっぱいに広がる巨大な鳳凰の形が夜空に舞い上がり、川面を朱色に染める瞬間が圧巻。スターマインや尺玉の連発も含め、2日間合計約20,000発が越後の夜空を彩ります。
Tips
荒天による中止・順延の情報は長岡市の公式サイトおよびSNSで当日朝から確認を。終了後は長岡駅周辺と帰路のバス・列車が極度の混雑になるため、21時25分のフィナーレ後は河川敷で30分ほど余韻を楽しんでから動き出す時間差帰宅がおすすめ。上越新幹線の指定席は事前に確保しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
On fireworks festival day, portions of the viewing area become paid seating, so confirm free viewing spaces and paid seating boundaries on the official website beforehand. Positions directly below the launch site have particularly loud sounds, so bring earplugs if young children are present. Temporary restrooms have long queues, so go early.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes required. Fully enjoy the river's color changes around sunset and the festival atmosphere at food stalls.
Access & map
〒940-0000 Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, Okamura-chō 2102-2
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