Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks
FireworksKansai(Osaka)
Annual eventDates
2026-10-17
Venue
Yodogawa River Riverbank (Shin-Midosuji to National Route 2)
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedOsaka's grandest fireworks display along the Yodo River.
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.
Highlights
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
Access
Hankyu Juso Station, 15 min walk (Juso side). Osaka Metro Nishi-Nakajima-Minamigata Station, 15 min walk. JR Tsukamoto Station, 15 min walk.
Tips for Visitors
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