Complete dinner near the port and enjoy the Japan Sea sunset while preparing for the fireworks
About this spot
Naoetsu Port is a historic port facing the Japan Sea, with local dining establishments and food stalls lining the surroundings. At restaurants and festival stalls operating during the Gion Festival period that serve menus featuring fresh seafood from the Japan Sea, secure a hearty dinner before the fireworks begin. Standing on the harbor's breakwaters and embankments, the setting sun over the Japan Sea and the crimson-dyed horizon spread out before you. The contrast between this twilight sea and the upcoming fireworks night is one of the major pleasures of this course. Noting the locations of restrooms and becoming familiar with the surrounding geography in the evening will ensure a comfortable evening experience.
Fireworks details
Name: 直江津祇園祭大花火大会
Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 上越市・直江津地区（関川河口周辺）
Shells: approx. 5,000
直江津祇園祭大花火大会は、直江津の夏を締めくくる祇園祭のクライマックスとして地元に深く根付いた花火大会です。関川河口から日本海に向けて打ち上げられる約5,000発は、海の上の開けた空間で大きく開き、その迫力は格別です。海面に映る花火の光、潮の香り、波の音とともに楽しむ花火は、内陸の大会とはひと味違う雄大さがあります。祇園祭の屋台や神輿のにぎわいとともに盛り上がる夜は、夏の上越を代表する風物詩です。この1日のすべての時間が、このフィナーレに向けて積み重なっていく感覚をぜひ味わってください。
Tips
開催時間は大会公式の最新情報で必ず確認してください(時間未定のため)。荒天の場合は中止または延期となる可能性があります。終了後は周辺道路と直江津駅が大変混雑するため、花火終了後はその場でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから帰路につく時間差帰宅がおすすめです。車利用の場合は事前に駐車場の場所と満車状況を確認しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 海浜公園・直江津屋台会館周辺（うみまちフェスティバル会場）
※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 the fireworks festival day, food stalls and dining establishments will be crowded in the evening. It's recommended to finish eating before 4 PM to avoid queues. Secure convenience store food and beverages early (supplies sell out quickly at night). From the port to the viewing area around the Sekikawa River mouth is accessible on foot, so gather your belongings before moving.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. The Japan Sea sunset at this time is beautifully stunning.
Access & map
Japan, 〒942-0011 Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, Minato-machi 1-chome 9
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2026 Naoetsu Gion Festival Grand Fireworks Display - Full Day Enjoyment Course
Niigata
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