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Akagawa Fireworks Festival
Aiming to be “Japan’s Most Moving Fireworks Show,” this top-notch competition draws the nation’s best pyrotechnicians in an dazzling launch of 12,000 fireworks across a vast 700-meter-wide site.
Held in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture-famous for the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains-the Akagawa Fireworks Festival is one of Japan’s premier summer events.
This festival is also recognized as a design fireworks competition, attracting some of the most skilled and celebrated pyrotechnicians from across Japan. Their carefully choreographed displays are a major draw for fireworks enthusiasts nationwide.
Approximately 12,000 fireworks are launched throughout the evening, with the highlight being the music-synchronized starmine program. Stretching up to 700 meters wide, these dramatic panoramic bursts of color and sound are sure to leave a lasting impression on everyone who witnesses them.
Note: The entire venue is ticketed—no entry is allowed without a ticket, so be sure to secure yours in advance.
Highlights
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Features a highly entertaining program designed to deliver the most moving fireworks experience in Japan.
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Highlights include breathtaking panoramic fireworks spanning up to 700 meters wide.
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The venue is fully ticketed-entry is only allowed with a valid ticket.
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The powerful finale fireworks are said to surpass those of any other festival in Japan
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A true showcase of the masterful techniques of Japan’s top pyrotechnicians
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 赤川花火大会
- Location
- Akagawa riverbed, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata(Mikawa Bridge - Haguro Bridge)
- Telephone
- 0235-64-0701(Akagawa Fireworks Festival Executive Committee Office)
- Schedule
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Held annually on the third Saturday of August, with fireworks starting around 7:15 pm
No postponement in case of severe weather. - Access
- About 30 minutes walk from JR Tsuruoka Station.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)
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