12,000 fireworks reflect on the surface of the clear Toyo River and color the summer night sky.

The hand-held cannon fireworks will be dedicated in the precincts of Yoshida Jinja Shrine on Friday, July 21, 2023.

With a thunderous roar and flashes of orange sparks rising over 10 meters into the air, the hand-held cannon fireworks make a thrilling spectacle. The imposing men of the festival with firework-launching tubes under their arms cut a splendidly gallant silhouette as the sparks rain down all about them.
This has been a famous festival ever since the Edo period.

2023 Toyohashi Gion Festival program

Fri, Jul 21
• 4:00 pm - Preparation of large hand-held cannon fireworks
• 6:30 pm - Preparation of regular-size hand-held cannon fireworks
(All at Yoshida Jinja Shrine)

Sat, Jul 22
• 6:00 pm - Daytime fireworks session at the Toyo Riverside (The evening session begins soon after.)

Sun, Jul 23
• 5:00 pm - Portable shrine procession (Transfer of the resident deity, departing from Yoshida Jinja Shrine. Yoritomo Procession, manju cakes handed out, and the Sasa Odori Dance also held.)