Akagawa Fireworks Festival
赤川花火大会
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Akagawa Fireworks Festival, a traditional summer spectacle lighting up the skies of Tsuruoka, Yamagata.The Akagawa Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks celebration held in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture.
Highlights
About Akagawa Fireworks Festival
Tips for enjoying the Akagawa Fireworks Festival:
- Reserve Your Seat: To experience the fireworks up close, we strongly recommend purchasing paid spectator seats (A, B, or C seats). The C seats (two-person chairs) are often sold via lottery, so plan ahead.
- Check the Schedule: Ticket sales often start earlier than usual. Keep a close eye on the official website's 'News' section so you don't miss the sale dates.
- Nighttime Essentials: It can get dark and slightly cool at night. Bring a flashlight for walking and prepare clothing suitable for a summer evening outdoors.
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All photosSchedule
July 1, 2027
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
24°/20°
14%
Tue
8/4
27°/18°
0%
Wed
8/5
30°/18°
6%
Thu
8/6
32°/20°
22%
Fri
8/7
30°/24°
71%
Sat
8/8
28°/23°
75%
Sun
8/9
27°/22°
66%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Reservations
Paid spectator seats (such as C seats) are often sold via a lottery system; please check the official website for details.
Clothing
This is an outdoor nighttime event, so bring seasonal clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Before & After the Event
Catholic Tsuruoka Church
A serene Catholic church in Tsuroka. Ideal for travelers looking to escape the hustle and bustle and experience peaceful architecture and quiet reflection.
Within walking distance of the venue (1.6 km)
Shonai Hanko Chidokan
A historic site featuring the only surviving domain school architecture in Tohoku. Explore the Seibyo shrine and lecture halls for free and experience the atmosphere of Edo-period education.
Within walking distance of the venue (1.8 km)
Tsuruoka Park (Taihokan)
A historic park on the site of Tsurugaoka Castle, famous for being one of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots. Enjoy beautiful sakura, castle ruins, and local cultural museums.
Within walking distance of the venue (1.9 km)
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Held in the same area in 2026-08
Urabon-e
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Held in the same area in 2026-08
Sakata Hanabi: Connecting Bonds and Future Echoes
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Held in the same area in 2026-09
