Aichi Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Aichi in 2026? This calendar lists 6 fireworks festivals across Aichi, with dates running from July 17, 2026 (Fri) to August 15, 2026 (Sat). Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Aichi Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyohashi Gion Festival Fireworks 豊橋祇園祭 |
July 17, 2026 (Fri) From 18:30 (Jul 17 tezutsu) / From 18:00 (Jul 18 aerial display) Confirmed |
Yoshida Shrine grounds (Jul 17) and Toyokawa riverside (Jul 18), Toyohashi City Toyotetsu Shinaichi tram stop / JR-Meitetsu Toyohashi Station |
— | Free areas + paid riverside seats | Official site |
| Marine Day Nagoya Port Festival Fireworks Display 海の日名古屋みなと祭花火大会 |
July 20, 2026 (Mon) Cancelled |
Nagoya Port Garden Pier (usual fireworks venue) Nagoyako (Nagoya Port) Station, Meiko Subway Line |
— | — | Official site |
| Toyota Oiden Festival Fireworks Display 豊田おいでんまつり花火大会 |
July 26, 2026 (Sun) Confirmed |
Shirahama Park area, Yahagi River, Toyota City Meitetsu Toyotashi Station / Aichi Loop Line Shin-Toyota Station (10 min walk) |
— | Free areas + paid sponsor seats | Official site |
| Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Display 蒲郡まつり納涼花火大会 |
July 26, 2026 (Sun) From 19:30 Confirmed |
Takeshima Pier area, Gamagori Port (launched from a barge over the sea) JR Gamagori Station (5 min walk) |
— | Free areas + paid seats | Official site |
| Okazaki Castle Town Ieyasu Summer Festival Fireworks Display 岡崎城下家康公夏まつり花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:30 Confirmed |
Oto River and Yahagi River banks, Okazaki City Meitetsu Higashi-Okazaki Station |
— | Paid seats only near venue (no free viewing area at the launch site) | Official site |
| Kariya Wansaka Festival Fireworks Display 刈谷わんさか祭り花火大会 |
August 15, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:15 Confirmed |
Kariya General Athletic Park, Kariya City Meitetsu Fujimatsu Station (approx. 25 min from Nagoya Station) |
— | Free (no reservation required) | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.