Shop and Dine at the Station and Start Your Day
About this spot
The area around Echigo-Kawaguchi Station, where JR Joetsu Line and Iiyama Line converge. The modest townscape surrounded by mountains and rivers offers local eateries and shops for light meals and shopping. Located near the Uono River, the venue for tonight's fireworks, this station makes a convenient base for the day. Spend the morning's beginning in this quiet, rustic atmosphere characteristic of the Chuetsu region.
Fireworks details
Name: 川口まつり大花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00–21:00
Venue: 長岡市川口・魚野川河川敷
Shells: approx. 3,000
中越地方の夏を彩る、川口まつり大花火大会です。魚野川と信濃川が合流する開けた河川敷を会場に、約3,000発の花火が夜空に打ち上がります。周囲を山に囲まれた地形のため、花火の音が響き渡る迫力も魅力です。昼間に訪れた河川敷の景色が、夜には花火とともにまったく違う表情を見せてくれます。
Tips
荒天時は中止または延期となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は長岡市の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了後は駅や周辺道路が混み合うため、少し時間をずらして帰るのがおすすめです。足元が暗くなるので、小さな子ども連れは懐中電灯があると安心です。
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
The station has limited shops, so it's wise to purchase necessities early. Summer heat is strong, so bring a hat and drinks. The riverbank venue is within walking distance.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. It's recommended to move during the cooler morning hours.
Access & map
Echigo-Kawaguchi, Nagaoka, Niigata 949-7504, Japan
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2026 Kawaguchi Festival Grand Fireworks 1-Day Full Experience
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