Spread Out a Picnic Blanket, Secure Your Spot, and Enjoy Dinner While Awaiting the Show
About this spot
The Sekikawa River mouth area where tonight's fireworks festival will be held. As evening approaches, people gradually gather for the fireworks viewing. Spread out your picnic blanket and leisurely wait for sunset while sharing box lunches and snacks you've brought or purchased nearby. The transition of sky color from sunset to night against the open landscape where the river meets the sea is itself a sight to see.
Fireworks details
Name: 上越まつり大花火大会(直江津地区)
Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:00–20:50
Venue: 上越市直江津・関川河口
Shells: approx. 5,000
上越市の夏を代表する上越まつりの締めくくりを飾る、直江津地区の花火大会です。関川が日本海に注ぐ開けた河口を会場に、約5,000発の花火が夜空を大きく彩ります。水辺の開放的なロケーションのため、花火が視界いっぱいに広がるのが魅力です。昼間に訪れた水族館やお城の景色を思い出しながら、上越の海と夜空が織りなす特別なひとときを楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止または延期となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は上越市の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路や駅が大変混み合います。水辺は足元が暗くなるので、懐中電灯があると安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 海浜公園・直江津屋台会館周辺（うみまちフェスティバル会場）
※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 includedTips
Seating starts in the evening, so arriving early is recommended if you want a good spot. Check toilet locations while it's still light. The sea breeze can make you cold, so bringing a jacket or cardigan is wise.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours. The cooling evening time is most comfortable.
Access & map
Sea of Japan (Eastern coast)
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Joetsu Festival Grand Fireworks (Naoetsu District) Full-Day Experience
Niigata
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