The Climax of the Nitta Festival - 4,000 Fireworks Paint the Summer Night Sky

About this spot

The finale of the Nitta Festival Fireworks Display in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, begins at 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026. With Nitta Stadium as the venue, 4,000 fireworks are launched one after another into the summer night sky, brilliantly illuminating Ota's sky for approximately 30 minutes. The grand bursts of flowers befitting the festival's grand finale have tremendous impact when viewed from up close, with sound and light reverberating through your entire body. The fireworks illuminating the night sky above Kanayama Castle Ruins and historic sites connected to Nitta Yoshisada that you explored during the day evoke a special sense of wonder, as if you are standing on the stage of history itself. The 30 minutes your family spends gazing up at the night sky will surely become your most memorable moment of the summer.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check official announcements from Ota City and the Nitta Festival Organizing Committee to confirm if the event will be held in case of rain. After the show ends, crowds of visitors depart all at once, causing congestion at Nitta Station and surrounding roads. Waiting a while before departing makes it easier to avoid the rush. Be sure to confirm your return transportation method and departure time in advance.

Best time to visit

Timed with the 7:00-7:30 PM show time. The sky darkens before the launch begins, allowing the fireworks to appear at their most beautiful.

Access & map

Gunma Prefecture, Ota City - Nitta Stadium (新田陸上競技場)