About 3,000 Fireworks Resound Through the Mountain Night Sky and Basin

About this spot

The climactic grand fireworks display of the Oono Castle Festival, launching approximately 3,000 fireworks from the Nakaho venue in Oono City. Because Echizen Oono is a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, the sound of the fireworks echoes off the mountains with extraordinary impact that reverberates through your entire being. Large shell fireworks burst open across the night sky, and continuous starmine effects fill the basin's sky, dyeing the summer night of Echizen Oono in fleeting light. Enjoying the fireworks together with the festival music and community excitement is distinctly different from displays in urban areas, carrying the warmth unique to a mountain village summer festival.

Fireworks details

Tips

Be sure to check the official announcement in advance for the event time. Follow official announcements regarding whether the event will proceed in case of bad weather. After the show ends, roads around the venue become congested, so it's easier to avoid crowds if you linger and enjoy the lingering beauty before heading home. The JR Echimi-Hokusen Line has limited return trains, so don't forget to check the schedule. It gets dark underfoot, so use your smartphone flashlight.

Best time to visit

Secure your viewing spot 20-30 minutes before the start time according to the event schedule.

Access & map

Fukui Prefecture, Oono City, Nakaho