Start with Uonuma Koshihikari Rice Lunch and Local Products
About this spot
A roadside station located in Ojiya City, perfectly suited as a starting point with Uonuma-produced Koshihikari rice and local agricultural products and processed goods on display. The food court offers onigiri made with Uonuma rice, rice bowls, and locally made pickles and prepared dishes for purchase. Since activities become hectic toward evening on the day of the fireworks festival, it is wise to have a leisurely lunch here. You can also preview souvenirs and save time on the return trip. A friendly facility used by locals—experience the atmosphere of the beginning of your journey here.
Fireworks details
Name: 片貝まつり浅原神社秋季例大祭奉納大煙火
Date & time: 9/11 (Fri)・12 (Sat) 19:30–
Venue: 小千谷市・片貝町浅原神社裏手丘陵地
Shells: 約15,000発（2日間合計）
片貝まつり浅原神社秋季例大祭奉納大煙火は、毎年9月9日・10日（2026年は9月11日・12日）に小千谷市片貝町で行われる日本有数の奉納花火大会です。世界最大級の四尺玉（直径約120cmの玉が打ち上げられ、開花直径約800mに達する）を含む花火が、浅原神社裏手の丘陵地から次々と夜空へ上がります。商業的なショーではなく、地元の住民や出身者が家族の喜び・節目・追悼などそれぞれの思いを込めて花火を「奉納」する形式が最大の特徴で、打ち上げのたびにアナウンスで奉納者の名前とメッセージが読み上げられます。山里に響き渡る重低音と、観覧する地元の人々の静かな感動が混じり合う空気は、この大会でしか味わえないものです。2日間合計で約15,000発が打ち上げられます。
Tips
会場は浅原神社裏手の丘陵地で、観覧は無料です。ただし周辺は交通規制が敷かれ、シャトルバスや指定駐車場の利用が原則となるため、小千谷市公式サイトで最新の交通案内を必ず確認してください。帰路は終了後に観覧客が一斉に移動して大変混雑するため、時間に余裕を持った計画を。9月の山里の夜は気温が下がるので、羽織ものは必携です。
Tips
Conveniently located just a few minutes by car from the Kan'etsu Expressway Ojiya IC. On the day of the fireworks festival, lunch hours are relatively quiet, allowing for a more relaxed meal than later in the evening. Families with small children anxious about relying only on evening stall food should stock up on light snacks here for peace of mind.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. Early afternoon hours are less crowded, allowing you to enjoy the experience at a leisurely pace.
Access & map
〒947-0003 Niigata Prefecture, Ojiya City, Hi-sei 1670−1
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