Takaoka-ryu Tsunabi Venue (Takaoka Atago Shrine) (高岡流綱火 会場(高岡愛宕神社))

Flow of the course

About this spot

Set at Takaoka Atago Shrine in Takaoka, Tsukubamirai City, the Takaoka-ryu Tsunabi is held from 19:00 on Sunday, August 23, 2026. It is one of the Tsunabi performances designated as a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, a traditional art passed down since the Edo period in which fireworks power puppets and mechanisms that slowly move along ropes strung between the trees on the shrine grounds. In contrast to the calm daytime hours spent at Kirakuyama Fureai-no-Oka and Itabashi Fudoson, the shrine grounds come alive at night with families looking up at this fantastical fire performance. Since food stall offerings vary by year, it's reassuring to have dinner beforehand at Michi-no-Eki Joso.

Festival details

Tips

Parking space around the shrine is limited on the day of the festival, so arriving early is reassuring. Since this traditional art involves fire, follow the staff's instructions and watch only from the designated areas. There can be a lot of insects at night, so don't forget insect repellent.

Best time to visit

Starts at 19:00. The Tsunabi is most magical to watch once the sky has gone completely dark after sunset.

Access & map

茨城県 つくばみらい市・高岡愛宕神社(高岡630)