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Gather dinner and secure a spot on the riverbed
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Gather dinner and secure a spot on the riverbed

About this spot

Tomizu Park, the venue for the Honjo River Festival Fireworks, begins to fill with families claiming spots as evening approaches. After gathering dinner, spread out a leisure sheet and wait leisurely for the show to begin. The river breeze is pleasant, and the heat of the day subsides. Enjoying the warm festive atmosphere unique to this community-based summer festival is one of the pleasures.

Fireworks details

Name: 本荘川まつり花火大会

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 19:30–21:00

Venue: 由利本荘市・友水公園(ボートプラザアクアパル前河川敷)

Shells: approx. 3,000

2026年7月25日(土)開催、由利本荘市の子吉川河川敷で行われる本荘川まつり花火大会です。19時30分から21時までの約1時間30分、夜空に約3,000発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。地域住民が中心となって受け継いできた夏祭りの花火で、川面に映る光の反射も見どころのひとつです。地元ならではのアットホームな雰囲気の中、家族で夏の夜を締めくくりましょう。

Tips

荒天時は中止や順延となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は事前に確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路・駐車場が大変混雑するため、少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差での帰宅がおすすめです。

Food stalls

Where: 友水公園(ボートプラザアクアパル前河川敷)

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 included
Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

Traffic restrictions may be implemented around the venue from evening onward, so early arrival is recommended. It's reassuring to gather food and drinks in advance. The riverbed has some areas with uneven footing, so wear comfortable shoes.

Best time to visit

Takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. You can also enjoy the changing colors of the sky around sunset

Access & map

〒015-0831 Akita Prefecture, Yuri-Honjo City, Kitaura-chi 54

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2026 Honjo River Festival Fireworks Full-Day Course

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