Hatsuka no Ban-e-shiki Dedicated Fireworks Display

About this event

Held in Aridagawa Town, Wakayama Prefecture, the 'Hatsuka no Ban-e-shiki Dedicated Fireworks Display' is a traditional fireworks event that illuminates the summer night sky, with a history dating back to the Ansei era of the Edo period. In 2026, it is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 20, at the Iguchi riverbed in Iguchi, Aridagawa Town, Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture. The exact launch time is not yet determined, but it is typically held starting around 20:30. This fireworks festival is organized by Jokyo-ji Temple, with crowdfunding also being conducted. As a summer tradition of Aridagawa Town, it is cherished as part of a locally rooted festival.

Venue

Furusato no Kawa Comprehensive Park

Shimochujotakigahara, Arida, Wakayama 649-0435