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View Nishikigoi (Ornamental Koi) Originating from Ojiya Up Close - Vibrant Display Ponds

About this spot

Ojiya City is known worldwide as the birthplace of nishikigoi (ornamental koi), and Nishikigoi-no-Sato is a facility that conveys this history and beauty. In both indoor and outdoor display ponds, various breeds of nishikigoi such as kohaku (red and white), taisho sanshoku (three colors), and showa sanshoku (three colors) swim gracefully, overwhelming visitors with their vibrant colors and size. It's a popular spot where both children and adults are amazed saying "Are there really koi this large?" and can serve as research material for summer vacation projects. There is also an exhibition room introducing the history of nishikigoi, making it a place to understand the cultural background of Ojiya. It's a perfect location to spend leisurely time in the cool indoor facility during the afternoon.

Fireworks details

Name: おぢやまつり大花火大会

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 小千谷市・信濃川河川敷（旭橋下流）

Shells: approx. 7,000

おぢやまつり大花火大会は、毎年多くの来場者が訪れる小千谷市の夏の大イベントです。信濃川の広い川幅を舞台に約7,000発が打ち上がり、大玉花火が夜空に大きく開く迫力は格別です。河川敷からは打ち上げ地点が間近に見え、花火の音と光が体に直接響いてくる臨場感があります。川面に映る花火の反射が作り出す光景は、川辺の花火大会ならではの美しさです。越後の山並みに囲まれた盆地の夜空に開く大輪の花火は、都市部の花火大会とは異なる雄大なスケールを感じさせます。1日の締めくくりにふさわしい、忘れられない夏の夜です。

Tips

開催時間は当日の公式発表で確認してください。荒天時の開催可否および中止の場合の対応も事前に確認しておきましょう。終了後は会場周辺の道路と駐車場が一斉に混雑するため、フィナーレ後はしばらく河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから動き出す時間差帰宅が快適です。足元が暗くなるのでスマートフォンのライト機能や小型ライトを活用してください。

Food stalls

Where: サンプラ通り

※Based on previous years. 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: sorahanabi.com

Tips

Located just a few minutes by car from Ojiya city center. Admission is approximately 310 yen for adults (confirm fee with official information beforehand). Even on the day of the fireworks festival, it's relatively quiet during daytime hours, allowing leisurely viewing. There are also time slots for fish feeding experiences, so families with children should confirm in advance for a memorable visit.