Highlights
- The 2-km-wide 'Phoenix' fireworks set to music
- Massive 'Shosanjakudama' shells over the river
- A memorial to victims of the 1945 air raid
Background & story
Born from a 1946 reconstruction festival after WWII air raids, the Nagaoka fireworks carry a strong message of peace and remembrance.
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2026 ticket status
As of 2026-07-17, all reserved seats for the 2026 show sold out through the lottery by June 17, and the planned second-round general sale never opened. If you're still hoping to get in, the only official route left is the resale channel -- see Nagaoka Fireworks 2026: sold out -- the official resale route (and what's still free) for the 2026 ticket-status details, prices, and where you can still watch without a ticket.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Approx. 30-min walk from Nagaoka Station (Joetsu Shinkansen) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families, date night, groups of friends
Good to know
August 2 and 3 are both full shows — book transport and lodging early as the city fills up.
Getting there
Banks of the Shinano River, Nagaoka — Near Chosei Bridge, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-0084