[Latest as of July 25, 2023] What is the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival? When will it be held in 2023? Are there tickets on sale? We will explain the highlights, access, parking information, etc.
KuwanaCity, located in the northern part of Mie Prefecture, has been known as the "water village" because it faces rivers and the sea. There are plenty of things to see, including approximately 10,000 fireworks and 2-shaku fireworks being launched from the banks of the Ibigawa River, one of Kiso's three rivers. In this article, we will thoroughly explain the highlights of the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival, as well as ticket information for the viewing seats, access, and information on stall openings!
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▼Table of contents
- What is the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival?
- History of Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival
- Highlights of Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2023
- A roaring sound and a large flower “2-shakudama launch”
- Fireworks raining down "Aerial Niagara"
- Random beat to the music! "Music Fireworks"
- Aboutpaid seats, live streaming, and Metaverse
- Will there be food stalls?
- Are there toilets at the venue?
- About access, parking, and traffic regulations
- The Kuwana IshidoriFestival will be held the week after the fireworks!
- [Additional note] Regarding places where you can see fireworks other than paid viewing seats
What is the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival?
The Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival is an annual fireworks festival held in KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture.
Approximately 10,000 fireworks, one of the largest in the Tokai region, will be launched, and a variety of fireworks, including 2-shaku fireworks, will decorate the night sky with a roaring sound and an impressive spread of fireworks falling from above.
Event overview
・Venue: Ibi River bank (Nabeya Tsutsumi)
・Date and time: Saturday, July 29, 2023, 19:30-20:25 (planned)
*During light rain
*We will decide whether or not to hold the event at 7am on the day of the event. If canceled due to inclement weather, it will be postponed to the next day, the 30th (Sunday).
This year, all fireworks venues will have paid seats, so you will need a ticket to enter.
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History of Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival
The Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival, which began in 1933 to commemorate the completion of the Ise Ohashi Bridge, is a traditional event that has continued to this day, although it was temporarily suspended during the war.
The special feature is the fireworks display that uses the width and depth of the river, which is unique to the water town of Kuwana, and the launch site is the sandbank of the Ibi River.
About paid seats, live streaming, and Metaverse
All seats for the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival are paid. Last year we were preparing for 5000 seats, but this year we have increased to 14.000 seats! For the first time this year, we have seating for photographers, so if you want to take photos of the fireworks from the best place, please come! However, tickets are limited, so please purchase early. Only those who have purchased tickets sold in advance will be able to enter the grandstand area. (Tickets may be sold on the day depending on the number of tickets remaining.) Reserving space on any day other than the day is strictly prohibited.
1. Advance lottery sale in the city (sales have ended for those living in the city)
■Application period: June 5th (Monday) 18:00 to June 12th (Monday) 23:59
■Result announcement: June 14th (Wednesday) 18:00
■Deposit deadline: June 18th (Sunday) 23:59
2. General sale (a few available on July 19, 2023, regardless of whether you live outside the city)
■Starts from 18:00 on Monday, June 19th
Purchase on the Rakuten Ticket special site! (Transition to external link)
Additionally, on the day of the event, we will be live streaming the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks so that more people can see them. We will also provide a service where you can enjoy fireworks displays in a virtual space (Metaverse), so if you are unable to go to a fireworks display, we hope you can enjoy them on Metaverse♪
[LIVE Streaming Official] Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2023 - YouTube (External link)
[Metaverse] Held again this year! Live broadcast of fireworks display in Metaverse! (Transition to external link)
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Highlights of Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2023
As mentioned earlier, approximately 10,000 fireworks are launched at the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival. There are plenty of things to see, such as the ``2-shaku-dama launch'' where large flowers bloom on the 2-shaku-dama launch event.
A roaring sound and a large flower “2-shakudama launch”
A 2-shaku ball (size 20 ball) refers to a firework ball with a diameter of 2 shaku (approximately 60 cm). When launched, it will spread to a diameter of about 500 meters.
It is characterized by its dynamic appearance that envelops your eyes and the roar that makes the windows of nearby houses shake, and is often set off as the main feature of fireworks displays.
At the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival venue, the audience seats are close to the launch site, so the two-shaku fireworks that fill the sky are truly impressive. Summer cannot start without fireworks in Kuwana!
Fireworks raining down "Aerial Niagara"
The finale of the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival is the "Aerial Niagara." Let off countless fireworks at once and enjoy the afterglow. The stars from the fireworks will spread across the night sky like Niagara Falls. As I listen to the afterglow, I feel sad that this year's Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival is coming to an end, and my expectations for next year grow.
Random beat to the music! "Music Fireworks"
The timing of the launch is set by a computer, and various types of fireworks are launched in time with the music.
You can enjoy the collaboration between modern technology and traditional fireworks culture, including slow, grand music and up-tempo trendy music.
Will there be food stalls?
There will be food stalls at the 2023 Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival! At the east exit of Kuwana Station, the nearest station, and in front of the Sumiyoshiura rest facility near the venue, local restaurants will welcome you with food trucks and stalls. Please take this opportunity to enjoy KuwanaCity 's local gourmet food.
Please be sure to take your trash home with you.
Are there toilets at the venue?
Temporary toilets are installed at the venue, but the toilets get crowded every year as many people use them. We recommend that you use the public restrooms at the exit station or around the venue beforehand.
About access, parking, and traffic regulations
The venue is the Ibi River (Nabeya Tsutsumi).
Access by public transportation
18 minutes walk from Kuwana Station on Kintetsu/JR/Yoro Railway
18 minutes walk from Sangi Railway Nishi-Kuwana Station
Access by car
Many people are unable to reach the venue due to traffic jams. Please use public transportation.
About parking lot
parking
・Elementary school playground (Nissin 250, Seigi 150, Rikkyo 250, Shutoku 200), Kofu Junior High School playground (350) [Maintenance cooperation fund 1 vehicle/2,000 yen]
・Times KuwanaCity South [Maximum 440 yen] (Within a 20-minute walk from the venue.)
Please do not park on the street near the venue.
We have summarized the location of each parking lot on a map, so please use it as a reference for access.
About traffic regulations
Traffic restrictions on the day of the fireworks display will be from 17:30 to 22:00.
Traffic regulations apply not only to cars and motorcycles, but also to bicycles, so you will not be able to enter the restricted area. Please note that the cars of people living in the area will also be unable to move.
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The Kuwana IshidoriFestival will be held the week after the fireworks!
How was it? In this article, we have explained the 2023 Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival. You can enjoy fireworks in a variety of shapes, including 2-shaku fireworks and musical fireworks. This year, the festival is expected to be even more exciting with the return of food stalls and expanded seating. If you have a ticket, be sure to watch the fireworks light up Kuwana's summer night sky!
Furthermore, the week after the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival, from August 5th (Saturday) to August 6th (Sunday), ``Japan's Noisiest Festival'' ``Kuwana IshidoriFestival'' will be held. Forty ceremonial vehicles decorate the streets of Kuwana while beating gongs and drums. Why not take this opportunity to experience the hot two weeks in KuwanaCity? For more information about the Kuwana IshidoriFestival, please check out the article below.
[Additional note] Regarding places where you can see fireworks other than paid viewing seats
The Hanabi Park @ ShichirinoWatashi Park
This year, in addition to the popular paid viewing seats on the embankment, we will be introducing for the first time "The Hanabi Park," a park seating area where you can enjoy fireworks without crowding. The entire area ShichirinoWatashi Park, which is close to the launch site, will be open to the public as a limited viewing area. You can relax and enjoy the fireworks in this pleasant grassy park.
Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival Park seats @ ShichirinoWatashi Park
Opening hours: 15:00-21:30
Advance: 2,800 yen On the day: 3,000 yen
*Leisure seat included
*Free for elementary school students and under
Click here to purchase advance tickets
- You can relax and watch the fireworks on the lawn of the park.
- The venue is dark and there are steps. Please be careful not to fall.
- You are free to bring in food.
- You can also purchase drinks inside the park.
- Re-entry is possible.
- Restrooms are located within the park.
- You can enter and exit from the embankment road side and the Moroto garden side.
- Seats will be the size of leisure seats. Please give it to me and use it.
- Children are not allowed to enter on their own.
- If we judge that you are causing a nuisance to other visitors, you may be asked to leave. In this case, the admission fee cannot be refunded.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue. (Excluding service dogs, etc.)
Viewing plan with meal @ Rokkaen
Furthermore, this year, as a social experiment, for the first time we will be implementing a viewing plan that includes a meal at Rokkaen, which is famous as a filming location for movies and dramas. Enjoy a meal at the Japanese-style building before the fireworks performance, and enjoy the fireworks performance while enjoying a drink on the garden chairs set up on the lawn.
Opening hours: 18:00-21:00
Price: 50,000 yen (2 people per group)
Recruitment period: Accepting applications until 12:00 on Saturday, July 29th (will end as soon as capacity is reached)
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