This is the largest fireworks festival in the Morioka area, with a history of over 30 years. Morioka is the only prefectural capital in Tohoku where a 30-cm firework ball is launched in a firework festival; this is made possible because of Morioka’s vast natural environment. The festival is full of impact, both visually and aurally; the dark sky is lit up with colorful fireworks, and the booming sound echoes through your body. It is held in early August by the Kitakami River, near the Tonan Ohashi Bridge. Over 100,000 people flock to the river to see 10,000 shots of fireworks, but you can also see and hear them from various places in the city. Admission is charged for a part of the venue ( 300 yen to 1,500 yen ) . There will be special parking lots for the festival, but since traffic is expected to be heavy, you may want to use the free shuttle bus from JR Iioka Station or Morioka Central Wholesale Market.
VENUE DETAILS
- Inquiries
- Tourist Information Northern Tohoku Tourist Center 019-625-2090 Iwate Tourism Association 019-651-0626 Morioka Station Taxi Counter 019-622-5240 Morioka Station Bus Information Center 019-654-9360 Morioka Station JR Bus Ticket Counter 019-624-4474
- Access 1
- Bus from JR Iwate-Iioka Station Morioka Station-Nisseki Bus; Event Bus ( via Bus Center ) Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 5 Get off at Nisseki 26 min. 019-654-7755 ( Iwateken Kotsu Information Center )
- Access 2
- Bus from JR Morioka Station Morioka Station-Nisseki Bus; Event Bus ( via Bus Center ) Get on at Morioka Station East Exit Boarding Area 5 Get off at Nisseki 26 min. 019-654-7755 ( Iwateken Kotsu Information Center )
- Access 3
- Taxi About 15 min. from JR Morioka Station
- Access 4
- Car About 6 min. from Morioka-minami IC *Special event parking lot available; traffic will be regulated.
