Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks
FireworksKansai(Osaka)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Yodogawa River Riverbank (Shin-Midosuji to National Route 2)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedKansai(Osaka)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Yodogawa River Riverbank (Shin-Midosuji to National Route 2)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is Osaka's premier fireworks event, entirely funded by local volunteers and donations rather than public funds. In 2026, the festival moves to October due to the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The show features creative water-surface fireworks and massive wide-area Star Mines that span the Yodogawa River, drawing over 500,000 spectators to the riverbanks.
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks takes place from 2026-10-17 to 2026-10-17.
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks is held at Yodogawa River Riverbank (Shin-Midosuji to National Route 2) in Osaka, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.yodohanabi.com/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks is free to attend.
The admission fee for Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is extreme.
Massive wide-area Star Mines spanning the full width of the Yodogawa River; Creative water-surface fireworks reflecting off the river; Community-funded event with passionate local volunteer support
Hankyu Juso Station, 15 min walk (Juso side). Osaka Metro Nishi-Nakajima-Minamigata Station, 15 min walk. JR Tsukamoto Station, 15 min walk.
Note the unusual October date in 2026 due to the Osaka-Kansai Expo; No parking or bicycle lots available, use public transit only; The Juso side (south bank) has more food stalls and atmosphere
Massive wide-area Star Mines spanning the full width of the Yodogawa River; Creative water-surface fireworks reflecting off the river; Community-funded event with passionate local volunteer support
Hankyu Juso Station, 15 min walk (Juso side). Osaka Metro Nishi-Nakajima-Minamigata Station, 15 min walk. JR Tsukamoto Station, 15 min walk.
Note the unusual October date in 2026 due to the Osaka-Kansai Expo; No parking or bicycle lots available, use public transit only; The Juso side (south bank) has more food stalls and atmosphere
📍 Yodogawa River Riverbank (Shin-Midosuji to National Route 2)