Fri, Aug
15

Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks

7:30pm – 8:30pm
Free

Taking place on the banks of the Yoshino River in the Shinmachi neighbourhood of Gojo city, this is Nara Prefecture‘s most popular fireworks festival.

What happens?

Not content with a mere 4,000 exploding projectiles, the organizers have added a laser light show and music to the mix. The one-hour show will finish with the launch of a spectacular “star mine” firework. The festival typically attracts 80,000 people.

Tickets 2025

Paid seating tickets (from ¥5,000) will go on sale from July 10.

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How to get there

The venue is a 10-minute walk due south from Gojō station. The festival starts at 2 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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