Start Your Stroll in Niigata's Lush, Beloved Park
About this spot
A historic park established in 1873, located in the heart of Niigata City. The spacious grounds feature a large pond and lush forest, with lotus flowers gracing the water's surface in summer. The park has been selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Urban Parks and has long been cherished by local residents as a place of respite. The adjacent Hakusan Shrine allows you to enjoy both park strolling and shrine visits in one outing—another appealing feature. During the Niigata Matsuri period, the park surroundings fill with lively atmosphere, offering open and welcoming energy fitting for the start of the day. Walk among the greenery and gather energy for the whole day ahead.
Fireworks details
Name: 新潟まつり花火大会
Date & time: 8/9 (Sun) 19:20–20:20
Venue: 新潟市中央区・信濃川河畔（昭和大橋周辺）
新潟まつりのクライマックスを飾る花火大会で、信濃川河畔の昭和大橋周辺を会場に、2026年8月9日(日)19時20分から20時20分にかけて開催されます。日本一の大河・信濃川を舞台に夜空へ打ち上げられる花火は、広大な川面に映り込む光の帯とともに、都市型の花火大会ならではのスケールと美しさを見せてくれます。新潟まつりは住吉行列・民謡流し・花火大会の三本柱で構成される新潟最大の夏祭りであり、花火大会はその締めくくりにふさわしい華やかさを持ちます。川沿いに吹く夜風の中で見上げる1時間は、夏の新潟の記憶として長く残ることでしょう。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は新潟まつり実行委員会の公式発表で確認してください。終了後は周辺道路と公共交通が大変混み合います。会場から新潟駅方面へは、フィナーレ直後を避けてしばらく河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから移動するのがおすすめ。帰りのバスや電車の時刻は事前に確認しておきましょう。足元が暗い箇所があるため、スマートフォンのライトを活用して安全に帰路へ。
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
About 15 minutes by bus from Niigata Station; get off at the "Hakusan Park-Mae" (Hakusan Park) bus stop. Admission is free. Many benches are available in the park, allowing you to rest in the shade and explore at a comfortable pace on hot days. The adjacent Hakusan Shrine is accessible on foot from the park, so visiting both in succession is convenient.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. The late morning to afternoon hours are relatively cool and pleasant for strolling.
Access & map
〒951-8132 Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City, Chuo Ward, Ichiban-hori-Dori-machi area
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2026 Niigata Matsuri Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
Niigata
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