Written by JC Team
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.
Aug 15, 2025
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7:30pm – 8:30pm
吉野川祭り 納涼花火大会
Free
Typical weather at this time:
High: 35 ºC
Low: 24 ºC
