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Mouth of the Gonokawa River (Fireworks Festival Venue) (江の川河口(花火大会会場))

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Cool off by the port with a meal and secure your spot before the fireworks

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About this spot

Held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, this fireworks festival closes out summer on the Gonokawa River, one of the Chugoku region's largest rivers. Fireworks launched one after another over the wide river mouth can be fully enjoyed against the open scenery unique to a great river. The band of light reflected on the water's surface is also a beauty unique to this spot. Watch at leisure with your family as fireworks color the night in Gotsu, where the sea and river meet.

Fireworks details

Name: 2026江の川祭

Date & time: 8/16 (Sun) Time TBA

Venue: 江津市江津町 (江の川河口)

Food stalls

Where: 会場周辺(江の川河口・江津町)

※WalkerPlus(2026江の川祭花火大会)本文に『会場周辺には屋台も並び、夏祭りの風情を楽しみながら花火を鑑賞できる』と明記. 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: sites.google.com

Tips

Check official announcements from Gotsu City or the organizer for whether the event will go ahead in case of bad weather. Roads in the area get congested after the event ends, so it's recommended to enjoy the afterglow for a while before moving. The riverside is dark underfoot, so having a smartphone light or similar ready is reassuring.