View approximately 3,000 fireworks in the night sky above the Koyoshi River
About this spot
Held on July 25, 2026 (Saturday), the Honjo River Festival Fireworks take place on the riverbed of the Koyoshi River in Yuri-Honjo City. From 7:30 PM to 9 PM, approximately 3,000 fireworks burst into the sky one after another for about one hour thirty minutes. The fireworks are a fixture of this summer festival that has been passed down by local residents, with the reflection of light on the river surface being one of the highlights. Bring your family to slowly gaze up at the fireworks that light up this river.
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
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 includedTips
In case of bad weather, the event may be cancelled or postponed, so check beforehand if the event is being held on the day. After the conclusion, surrounding roads and parking areas get extremely congested, so it's recommended to savor the moment a bit before heading home at a different time.
Best time to visit
Timed for the 7:30 PM-9:00 PM event hours. Secure your spot 30 minutes before the start
Access & map
Akita Prefecture, Yuri-Honjo City・Tomizu Park (Riverbed in front of Boat Plaza Aqua Pal)
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2026 Honjo River Festival Fireworks Full-Day Course
Akita
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