Wanou Sanjinja Shrine (Wanou Jugoya Festival Fireworks Display Venue) (和納三社神社(和納十五夜祭り花火大会会場))

Flow of the course

About this spot

This community-rooted summer festival fireworks display is held at Sanjinja Shrine, enshrined in the Wanou area of Nishikan Ward, Niigata City. For 30 minutes, from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, fireworks color the night sky against the backdrop of the shrine's wooded grounds. This festival, named after Jugoya (the night of the full moon), has origins tied to the lunar calendar and has long been cherished by local residents. Unlike large-scale venues, you can spend a relaxed time with your family looking up at the night sky, wrapped in the intimate atmosphere of the shrine's quiet woods.

Fireworks details

Tips

About 15 minutes by car from the Maki shopping street. Parking around the venue is limited, so arriving early is recommended. In case of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or postponed, so check the organizer's announcement for whether it's going ahead. It's dark underfoot on the shrine grounds at night, so a small light is reassuring to bring.

Best time to visit

Time your visit for the event hours of 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. Arrive at the shrine grounds 30 minutes to an hour before the start to secure a spot.

Access & map

新潟県 新潟市西蒲区・和納三社神社 / Wanou Sanjinja Shrine, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City