The characteristic of the fireworks here is its scale that pyrotechnists of the whole country compete

for the technique and quality, which are the highest level of fireworks competition in Japan.

As for the meeting to be held at the bank of a river, the neighborhood is surrounded by mountains,

the light of fireworks is not interfered which makes pyrotechnists show their techniques fully.

That’s why the quality of fireworks here is rising.

Moreover, the fireworks not only at night but also in the daytime are the only in Japan.

It is held the fourth Saturday in August.

But, visitors have buy tickets for seats of the riverbed, so it is better to go earlier.

There are only a few lodging facilities, so make a prior reservation or stay a night in the neighborhood.

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