Omagari Fireworks
FireworksTohoku(Akita)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Omono River Riverbank, Daisen City
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedTohoku(Akita)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Omono River Riverbank, Daisen City
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Omagari Fireworks takes place from 2026-08-29 to 2026-08-29.
Omagari Fireworks is held at Omono River Riverbank, Daisen City in Akita, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.oomagari-hanabi.com/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Omagari Fireworks is free to attend.
The admission fee for Omagari Fireworks is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is extreme.
Japan's top fireworks competition with the Prime Minister's Award; Rare daytime fireworks (colored smoke shells) from 17:10; Creative fireworks set to music showcasing cutting-edge artistry
JR Omagari Station (Akita Shinkansen), 30 min walk to the venue along the Omono River. Temporary shuttle buses run on event day.
Book Akita Shinkansen tickets months in advance as they sell out immediately; Bring warm layers as late August evenings in Akita can be cool; The daytime fireworks from 17:10 are unique to this festival and worth arriving early for
Japan's top fireworks competition with the Prime Minister's Award; Rare daytime fireworks (colored smoke shells) from 17:10; Creative fireworks set to music showcasing cutting-edge artistry
JR Omagari Station (Akita Shinkansen), 30 min walk to the venue along the Omono River. Temporary shuttle buses run on event day.
Book Akita Shinkansen tickets months in advance as they sell out immediately; Bring warm layers as late August evenings in Akita can be cool; The daytime fireworks from 17:10 are unique to this festival and worth arriving early for
📍 Omono River Riverbank, Daisen City