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Kawasaki Summer Festival Fireworks Display venue (Kitakami River bank)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Have dinner—udon or a set meal—then secure your fireworks spot on the Kitakami riverbed

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 75 min here

About this spot

Held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026, this fireworks display closes out summer in Kawasaki, Ichinoseki City. About 10,000 shells are launched, filling the open riverbed of the Kitakami River. The fireworks bursting one after another in quick succession are truly powerful, and as one of the largest displays in the Tohoku region, it draws many visitors every year. Enjoy an unforgettable finale with your family, a fitting way to close out summer vacation.

Fireworks details

Name: かわさき夏まつり花火大会「おらが自慢のでっかい花火」

Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) 開場15:00 / 開始19:00

Venue: 一関市川崎町・北上大橋下流の北上川河川敷

Shells: approx. 10,000

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※WalkerPlus 2026年開催情報に「さまざまな屋台も出店され、パフォーマンスやライブなどの催しとともに楽しめる」と明記（2026-08-16開催予定）. 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: ichibushin.com

Tips

Check the event's official announcement to confirm whether it will go ahead in case of bad weather. Because it's such a large-scale event, the surrounding roads get extremely congested. It's recommended to stagger your departure time after the show ends.