Dinner in front of the station and securing a viewing spot before the fireworks
About this spot
The area in front of JR Akashina Station (明科駅), located near the fireworks venue at the Hotaka River Akashina Gotakaida Retention Pond (穂高川明科御宝田遊水池). Local restaurants and shops are scattered throughout, making it a convenient spot for a meal before the fireworks festival. After dinner, move along the Hotaka River to secure your viewing location. In the calm atmosphere of the station area, you can spend time leisurely until the show begins.
Fireworks details
Name: 安曇野花火
Date & time: 8/14 (Fri) 19:00–
Venue: 穂高川 明科御宝田遊水池付近
Shells: approx. 4,000
2026年8月14日(金)開催、安曇野の夏を彩る花火大会です。穂高川明科御宝田遊水池付近から約4,000発の花火が打ち上がり、日中に仰いだ北アルプスの山並みを背景に、雄大なスケールの夜空のショーを楽しめます。周囲が田園地帯に開けているため、花火が空いっぱいに広がって見えるのもこの大会の魅力。1日たっぷり安曇野を巡った締めくくりにふさわしい、清流と山に囲まれたフィナーレです。
Tips
荒天時は中止や順延の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は安曇野市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は明科駅周辺と周辺道路が混雑するため、時間差での移動がおすすめです。夜は冷えることがあるので羽織ものを忘れずに。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car from Azumino Chihiro Art Museum (安曇野ちひろ美術館). On the evening of the fireworks festival, surrounding roads will become congested. It's advisable to arrange food early.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. The 5 PM hour is relatively calm for dining.
Access & map
Japan, 〒399-7102 Nagano Prefecture, Azumino City, Akashina Nakagawate
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2026 Azumino Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
Nagano
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