Secure your spot by the riverside. Cool off while enjoying dinner and waiting for the show
About this spot
The Kagami River (鏡川) flowing through central Kochi is a clear stream beloved by citizens for strolling and recreation. Midori no Hiroba is a green space developed along the riverside and serves as the main viewing area for tonight's fireworks festival. In the evening, the river breeze is refreshing, and spreading out your dinner from food stalls or takeout while waiting for the show begins is part of the fun. As darkness falls, the riverside fills with spectators, so secure your spot with a leisure sheet by around 7 PM. The city lights and sunset reflecting on the water's surface create a special atmosphere before the fireworks.
Fireworks details
Name: 高知市納涼花火大会
Date & time: 8/9 (Sun) 19:45–21:00
Venue: 高知市・鏡川河畔(みどりの広場)
Shells: approx. 4,000
高知市の夏の風物詩、高知市納涼花火大会です。2026年は8月9日(日)19時45分から21時まで、鏡川河畔みどりの広場を会場に約4,000発が打ち上げられます。市街地を流れる鏡川のすぐそばで見上げる花火は迫力満点で、川面に映るきらめく光も見どころのひとつ。スターマインや大玉が次々と夜空を彩り、フィナーレに向かうにつれて音と光が鏡川沿いを包み込みます。南国土佐の蒸し暑い夏の夜に、川風を感じながら見る花火は格別の一体感があります。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は高知市または大会主催者の公式発表で必ず確認してください。終了後は周辺道路と公共交通機関が大変混雑するため、フィナーレ後は河畔で少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差で帰るのがおすすめ。帰り道は足元が暗い箇所もあるため、スマートフォンのライトを活用してください。
Food stalls
Where: 鏡川河畔（みどりの広場）周辺
※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
On fireworks festival day, roads around the riverside become congested from evening onward. Public transportation or walking is recommended. Nearby convenience stores and vendors may sell out early, so prepare drinks and food in advance. Restrooms become crowded, so use them with plenty of time before the start.
Best time to visit
Plan for approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. Enjoy the gentle shift of sky colors from sunset to fireworks at a leisurely pace by the riverside.
Access & map
〒780-0862 Kochi Prefecture, Kochi City, Takajou-cho 1-chome 3-14
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2026 Kochi City Summer Cool Fireworks Festival - Full Day Experience Course
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