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Municipal zoo famous for red pandas—animal interaction time with children

About this spot

Located within Garyu Park (臥竜公園) in Suzaka City, this municipal zoo offers affordable admission and has long been a beloved family destination. The star of the park is the red pandas, whose charming appearance draws many fans. Though compact in size, the zoo features a wealth of exhibits allowing close encounters with various animals, keeping children entertained. The adjacent Garyu Park is a verdant urban park centered around a pond, making it ideal for resting after your zoo visit. As the daytime highlight of the fireworks festival, it's a perfect place for families to spend a relaxing time.

Fireworks details

Name: 須坂市納涼煙火大会

Date & time: 7/19 (Sun) 19:45–20:30

Venue: 須坂市・百々川緑地公園

Shells: approx. 2,000

須坂市納涼煙火大会は、百々川緑地公園から打ち上げられる約2,000発の花火が夏の夜空を彩るイベントです。2026年は7月19日(日)の19時45分から20時30分まで開催。川沿いの緑地という開けた会場で、遮るものなく大輪の花火を間近に楽しめます。信州の山あいの夜空は澄んでいて、花火の色彩が鮮やかに映えるのも須坂ならでは。打ち上げ音が山に反響して体に響く迫力も、この会場の醍醐味です。地域の人々が大切に守り続けてきた夏の風物詩を、家族そろって楽しみましょう。

Tips

荒天の場合は中止または延期となるため、当日の開催可否は須坂市の公式発表を必ず確認してください。終了後は長野電鉄須坂駅方面への道が混雑します。フィナーレ後は公園内で少し余韻を楽しんでから分散して移動するとスムーズです。帰りは足元が暗いのでライトを活用しましょう。

Food stalls

Where: 百々川緑地公園内

※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

Approximately 15-minute walk from Nagano Railway Suzaka Station (長野電鉄須坂駅), or accessible via the city's circular bus. Admission is very affordable at around 150 yen for adults (check the Suzaka City official website for the most current prices). In summer, take full precautions against heat exhaustion with hats and hydration. Benches and shelters are scattered throughout Garyu Park, allowing you to rest in the shade after the zoo and plan your next move.