Watch fireworks launching into the night sky from the mouth of the Gonokawa River
About this spot
Held on August 16, 2026 (Sunday), this fireworks festival wraps up the summer of the Gonokawa River, the largest river in the Chugoku region. Fireworks launching successively into the open sky above the wide river mouth can be fully enjoyed against the expansive scenery unique to a great river. The bands of light reflected in the water surface offer a beauty unique to this location. Gaze leisurely at the fireworks that color the night of Gotsu, where sea and river meet, together with your family.
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 includedTips
Check official announcements from Gotsu City and the organizers regarding weather-related cancellations. After the festival ends, surrounding roads get crowded, so it's recommended to enjoy the aftertaste a bit before departing. The riverbank is dark underfoot, so preparing a smartphone flashlight is reassuring.
Best time to visit
Coordinated with the 7:00 PM–8:00 PM event time. Please secure your spot 30 minutes before the start.
Access & map
Shimane Prefecture, Gotsu City, Gotsu Town (Gonokawa River mouth)
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Gonokawa Festival Full-Day Course
Shimane
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