亮点

  • The 2-km-wide 'Phoenix' fireworks set to music
  • Massive 'Shosanjakudama' shells over the river
  • A memorial to victims of the 1945 air raid

由来与背景

Born from a 1946 reconstruction festival after WWII air raids, the Nagaoka fireworks carry a strong message of peace and remembrance.

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

温馨提示

August 2 and 3 are both full shows — book transport and lodging early as the city fills up.

交通

Banks of the Shinano River, Nagaoka — Near Chosei Bridge, Nagaoka, Niigata 940-0084

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