Naoetsu Gion Festival Grand Fireworks Display (直江津祇園祭大花火大会) (around the mouth of the Sekikawa River)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Naoetsu Gion Festival Grand Fireworks Display is a fireworks show deeply rooted in the community as the climax of the Gion Festival that closes out summer in Naoetsu. About 5,000 shells launched from the mouth of the Sekikawa River out over the Sea of Japan bloom widely in the open space above the water, with exceptional impact. Enjoying the fireworks along with the light reflected on the sea's surface, the scent of the sea, and the sound of the waves gives them a grandeur different from an inland festival. A night that builds excitement together with the bustle of the Gion Festival's stalls and portable shrines is a signature feature of summer in Joetsu. Be sure to savor the feeling that every moment of this day has been building toward this finale.

Fireworks details

Tips

Be sure to check the festival's official information for the latest starting time (as it has not yet been set). The event may be canceled or postponed in case of severe weather. Roads around the venue and Naoetsu Station get extremely crowded after the show ends, so it's recommended to linger a while at the spot to enjoy the afterglow before heading home, staggering your departure. If traveling by car, check parking locations and availability in advance.

Best time to visit

Time your visit to the event's starting time. Spread out your sheet at the viewing spot and wait 30 minutes before the start.

Access & map

Naoetsu Area, Joetsu, Niigata (around the mouth of the Sekikawa River)