Souvenir shopping and light snacks before dinner—preparation time before the fireworks
About this spot
The area around Takasaki Station (高崎駅) West Exit concentrates shopping malls, shopping streets, and supermarkets, making it Takasaki's largest commercial district and ideal for pre-fireworks shopping. Browse for Gunma specialties like daruma dolls (だるま) and Takasaki pasta souvenirs, or stock up on drinks and light snacks at convenience stores and supermarkets to bring to the venue. Since the fireworks venue gets extremely crowded later, preparing food and beverages here ensures peace of mind. Cool off while shopping in the mall and build up your energy before the fireworks.
Fireworks details
Name: 高崎まつり大花火大会
Date & time: 8/23 (Sun) 19:30–20:20
Venue: 高崎市・烏川 和田橋上流河川敷
Shells: approx. 15,000
高崎まつりのフィナーレを飾る大花火大会は、約15,000発という北関東有数の打上数を誇る夏の一大イベントです。烏川の広い河川敷から見上げる花火は、遮るものがなく空全体に広がる開放感が最大の魅力。音と光が体に響く大玉の連発から繊細なスターマインまで、50分間にわたって夜空を絶え間なく彩ります。川面に映る花火の反射も美しく、大河川沿いの花火大会ならではの迫力と情緒が同時に楽しめます。フィナーレの怒涛の連発が夜空と川面を一斉に照らす瞬間は、この1日のクライマックスにふさわしい感動の光景です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否および順延については高崎市の公式発表で当日確認を。終了後は高崎駅方面へ向かう人で歩道が大変混み合うため、フィナーレ後しばらく河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから移動する時間差帰宅がおすすめです。帰路の足元は暗いので小さなライトがあると安心。電車を利用する場合はJR高崎線・上越新幹線・両毛線などの臨時増発の有無を事前に確認しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Hours: 8/23(土) 13:00–20:45
Where: もてなし広場
Scale: 22 stalls (「開運たかさき食堂」)
※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 20 minutes by local bus from Kannonzan Bus Stop (観音山バス停) to Takasaki Station. Coin lockers around the station are heavily used at this hour, so minimize luggage. Walking or biking to the venue is practical; parking lots near the venue fill up early.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes required. Before evening, crowds are lighter, allowing you to prepare at leisure.
Access & map
Japan, 〒370-0849 Shima-cho, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
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2026 Takasaki Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
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