Written by JC Team
Two have become one for this year’s fireworks festival in Gifu.
What happens?
What was once two festivals (Nagara River Chunichi Fireworks Festival and Nagaragawa National Fireworks Festival) held one week apart have — perhaps sensibly — joined forces to become the Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival.
Schedule 2025
The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, with the exact time to be announced. It will go ahead in light rain; however, in the case of bad weather or high water, it will be postponed to Saturday, August 23. If the event cannot take place on August 23, it will be canceled and not rescheduled.
Tickets 2025
To enter the main viewing areas, you will need a paid ticket. These start at ¥4,000 for unreserved seating and go up to ¥90,000 for luxury reserved seating. Tickets are available both online and at 7-Eleven and will be on sale from 10 a.m. on July 9.
How to get there
The fireworks take place along the Nagara River in Gifu City, between Nagara Bridge and Kinka Bridge. Spectators view from the north side, while fireworks are launched from the sandbar on the south side.
From Nagoya Station, take the Tokaido Line headed for Ogaki, and alight at Gifu Station. Exit via Nagara Side and take the N33 bus. After about an hour, alight at Sembikikuchi and walk about 10 minutes to the venue. The whole journey should take around an hour and 45 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.