National Fireworks Festival Ranking & Japan's Three Major Fireworks Festivals

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Japan's three major fireworks festivals & fireworks festivals with more launches than past performances
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table of contents
- 1 National Fireworks Festival Ranking No. 1: Omagari Fireworks / Daisen, Akita
- 2 National Fireworks Festival Ranking 2nd: Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival / Tsuchiura, Ibaraki
- 3 National Fireworks Display Ranking 3rd: Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Display / Niigata Nagaoka
- 4 National Fireworks Festival Ranking 4th: Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival / Tochigi/Utsunomiya
- 5 National Fireworks Festival Ranking 5th: Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Festival / Suwa, Nagano
- 6 National Fireworks Display Ranking Summary
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
National Fireworks Festival Ranking No. 1: Omagari Fireworks / Daisen, Akita

Akita
・Held in Daisen
Omagari Fireworks The 95th National Fireworks Competition
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Known as the festival, it is enjoyed by many people every year.
This is a historic fireworks display that began in 1910 (Meiji 43) as a sideshow of the Suwa Shrine festival in Daisen, Akita. It is also a place where multiple awards such as the "Prime Minister's Award" and "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award" are awarded, so it is worth seeing .
Pyrotechnicians from all over the country will compete for comprehensive power in four types: ``daytime fireworks'', ``No. 10 with cores'', ``No.
schedule | Saturday, August 26, 2023 |
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open time |
17:10-18:00 (daytime fireworks section) 18:50-21:30 (night fireworks section) |
Venue (holding place) |
Omagari, Daisen City Omono River (Omagari Fireworks Park) |
In case of rain | carry out |
In case of stormy weather | postponement |
number of fireworks | About 18,000 shots |
The number of visitors | About 750,000 (2019) |
parking | can be |
traffic regulation | can be |
To the impressive "Omagari Fireworks"...! ●Held on Saturday this year! National Fireworks Competition "Omagari Fireworks" This year's 95th event, Omagari Fireworks is Japan's highest peak fireworks competition where the Prime Minister's Award is awarded as the highest award at the fireworks competition where pyrotechnicians from all over the country gather. . You can see the powerful large fireworks up close from the box seats (blue seat seats)! I'd love to
National Fireworks Festival Ranking 2nd: Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival / Tsuchiura, Ibaraki

Ibaraki
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Tsuchiura
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It started in 1925 (Taisho 14) and has been popular for a long time. "
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About 60 fireworks (fireworks) companies nationwide participate, Largest competition in the country is.
The competition consists of three divisions: "Star Mine," which fires fires in rapid succession, "No. 10 Ball," which judges the colors and how the fireworks open, and "Creative Fireworks," which showcases new shapes and techniques.
There are plenty of entertainment fireworks that are launched between competitions, so you can enjoy them.
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schedule | Saturday, November 4, 2023 *Scheduled |
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open time | 17:30-20:00 |
Venue (holding place) | Tsuchiura City, along the Sakura River (near Gakuen Ohashi Bridge) |
In case of rain | carry out |
In case of stormy weather | postponement |
number of fireworks | about 20,000 shots |
The number of visitors | About 750,000 people (annual year) |
parking | can be |
traffic regulation | can be |
National Fireworks Display Ranking 3rd: Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Display / Niigata Nagaoka

Niigata
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Nagaoka
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Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Display
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It is widely known as a place where many people visit.
The Nagaoka Reconstruction Festival was held the following year to commemorate the souls of those who died in the Nagaoka Air Raid on August 1, 1945, and to pray for the reconstruction of the city.
Highlights include the 650m diameter "Shosanshakudama" and the 2km long "Reconstruction Prayer Fireworks Phoenix". . Recommended for those who want to see fireworks on a large scale.
schedule | August 2nd (Wednesday) and 3rd (Thursday), 2023 |
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open time | 19:20-21:10 (planned) |
Venue (holding place) | Downstream of Chosei Bridge/Shinanogawa riverbed |
In case of rain | Light rain |
In case of stormy weather | to be decided |
number of fireworks | about 20,000 shots |
The number of visitors | About 1.08 million people (2019, 2 days total) |
parking | can be |
traffic regulation | can be |
National Fireworks Festival Ranking 4th: Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival / Tochigi/Utsunomiya

Tochigi
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Utsunomiya
will be held at
2023 Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival
” started in 1984 as “Celebration ’84 Tochigi Hiroshi Kinugawa Fireworks Festival”.
However, it was temporarily suspended in 2004 (Heisei 16) due to the local economic situation, but was revived by volunteers in 2007 (Heisei 19).
In 2012 (Heisei 24), with the wish that "the fireworks festival will continue for another 100 years", the first non-profit corporation "NPO Utsunomiya Hyakunen Hanabi" was established as a fireworks display by volunteers. Activities for the event are still underway.
Popular as one of the largest fireworks festivals in the Kanto region, where about 30,000 fireworks are launched .
schedule | Saturday, August 12, 2023 |
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open time | 18:30-20:00 (planned) |
Venue (holding place) | Utsunomiya City Dojojuku Green Space |
In case of rain | carry out |
In case of stormy weather | Postponed to Sunday, August 13 |
number of fireworks | About 30,000 shots |
The number of visitors | Approximately 410,000 (2019) |
parking | can be |
traffic regulation | can be |
Stroll around the Nikko, Ashikaga and Utsunomiya areas in a yukata and take a commemorative photo. Free dressing. Full set rental. Empty-handed casual plan. 2 hours system 3000 yen (tax included). Extension is also OK in 1 hour increments! You can return it the next day! Utsunomiya is located in the center of Tochigi Prefecture, and access to Nikko and Ashikaga is convenient from Utsunomiya! Nikko/Ashikaga Hamochi
National Fireworks Festival Ranking 5th: Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Festival / Suwa, Nagano

Nagano
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Lake Suwa
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In 1949 (Showa 24), amidst the turmoil after the end of the war, it was started with the hope that citizens would have bright hopes and that they would be able to recover as soon as possible.
It is held on August 15th every year. " The 75th Lake Suwa Festival Lake Fireworks Festival ” will be held for the first time in four years, so a large number of people are expected.
Full of highlights unique to the lake, such as the Star Mine on the water and the production that boasts an overwhelming sense of scale. . Because the fireworks are launched from Lake Suwa, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides, the sound echoes off the mountains, and you can experience the power that resonates to the core of your body.
about 40,000 shots Fireworks should be an unforgettable experience.
schedule | Tuesday, August 15, 2023 |
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open time | 19:00-20:45 |
Venue (holding place) | In front of Suwa City Lakeside Park Suwa Lake |
In case of rain | carry out |
In case of stormy weather | May be suspended or canceled |
number of fireworks | about 40,000 shots |
The number of visitors | Approximately 460,000 (2019) |
parking | can be |
traffic regulation | can be |
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Tour points The decision to hold for the first time in 4 years! This is a special [Premium Box Seat] plan where you can enjoy the fireworks at close range. Basic Schedule Shinjuku Nishiguchi Kogakuin Daigakumae (Meet at 12:20 / Departure at 12:40) ↓ Suwa (Arrival around 16:00-17:00) Suwa Lake Festival Fireworks Festival (Free meal / View at premium box seats) ≪Launch starts around 19:00≫ Suwa
Let's walk around Matsumoto in kimono as a couple! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. * Valuables, etc.
Let's wear a kimono and walk around the city of Matsumoto! Matsumoto is home to the National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, and is a city where traditional Japanese culture remains strong. Wear a kimono and enjoy Matsumoto, which is full of highlights such as the castle town that retains the old-fashioned atmosphere. After rental, it is possible to return it by mail on the same day. ※Valuables, etc. are your own
National Fireworks Display Ranking Summary

In 2023 (Reiwa 5), a large-scale fireworks display will be held.
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*The information in this article is current as of May 2023.