
Scouting Out the Yomotsuogawa River, Tonight's Fireworks Venue, with a Leisurely Stroll
About this spot
The Yomotsuogawa Riverside Park, tonight's launching venue, is a pleasant strolling area with wide green levees and riverside flatlands continuing along the landscape. Walking here during the daytime helps you understand the terrain and flow of the nighttime viewing area, which aids in deciding your viewing spot. The wide Yomotsuogawa River has abundant water flow, and the breeze that passes over the levee is refreshing even in summer. Walking along the riverbank with a distant view of the Ōu Mountain Range offers an expansive landscape typical of Tōhoku. Imagining the contrast between the calm daytime face of this location and its nighttime illumination by fireworks is a unique pleasure of this course.
Fireworks details
Name: 全国花火競技大会「大曲の花火」
Date & time: 8/29 (Sat) 17:10–21:30
Venue: 大仙市・大曲雄物川河畔「大曲の花火」公園
Shells: approx. 18,000
全国花火競技大会「大曲の花火」は、1894年(明治27年)から続く日本最高峰の花火競技大会で、日本三大花火大会のひとつに数えられます。全国から選ばれた一流の煙火師たちが昼の部・夜の部の2部門で技と美を競い、約18,000発が大曲の夜空を彩ります。単なる打ち上げ花火の見せ合いではなく、煙火師ごとに独自のテーマと構成で展開される競技花火は、一発一発に作家の意志が込められた芸術作品です。雄物川の川幅を贅沢に使ったワイドスターやスターマインが川面に光の帯を描くフィナーレは、日本の花火文化の頂点とも言える光景。17時10分から21時30分まで4時間以上にわたって繰り広げられる大会を、東北の夜風の中でたっぷり堪能してください。
Tips
有料観覧席は公式サイトから事前購入が必要で、例年早期完売します。無料観覧エリアは堤防の一般席となりますが早めの場所取りが必要です。終了後はJR大曲駅や臨時バスへの帰路が大混雑するため、フィナーレ後は現地でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから動き出す時間差帰宅がおすすめ。荒天時の開催可否は大会公式の発表を確認してください。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※Announced for 2026. 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 15-20 minutes walk from Ōmagaté Station, or accessible by bicycle or bus. The levee grass provides good footing; identify an ideal spot to spread your leisure mat during the daytime. The sun is strong, so don't forget sunscreen and a hat. Prepare beverages before departing.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. The riverside walk in the afternoon sunlight is a pleasant time.
Access & map
〒013-0205 秋田県横手市雄物川町今宿 雄物川町深井郷中島
Model course featuring this spot

2026 National Fireworks Competition "Ōmagaté Fireworks" Full-Day Enjoyment Course
Akita
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