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Nishio-City Nishio Yonezu River Festival

Date : 08/15/2024


  • Nishio Yonezu River Festival
  • Nishio Yonezu River Festival

Watch the surface of the river light up with lanterns and fireworks

The Nishio Yonezu River Festival began as a prayer for the souls of those who have drowned and fallen in war and is held every year on August 15. This year, the festival rings in its 76th year, and as Buddhist sutras are read, some 1,500 lit lanterns reflect off the surface of the water before nearly 3,000 fireworks burst in the night sky, making for a romantic and surreal summer night.

Best spots to watch the event

Nearby spots: Exhilarating at close ranges!
• Both banks of the Yahagi River (along the embankment) to see the fireworks' launch site
• South side of the Yonezu Bridge, near the road and looking upstream, to watch the lanterns slowly float down the river

Slightly distanced spots: Enjoy the night view and fireworks!
• Mt. Yatsumen Observatory Tower
• Inariyama Tea Farm Park
• Area around Kamizuka Bridge

Note:
• Depending on the spot you choose, you may be able to relatively avoid congestion for a smooth return home.
• See the event's official site (Japanese) for details on purchasing floating lanterns in 2024.

EVENT OVERVIEW

  • Parking
Date : Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Note:
• Postponed to Sat, Aug 31 should inclement weather or high water levels occur and Aug 31 holding postponed to Sat, Sep 7 should inclement weather again occur.
Holding time : • Opening ceremony: 6:45 pm–7:00 pm
• Buddhist sutra reading / incense burning: 7:00 pm–7:15 pm
• Floating lanterns: 7:00 pm–8:30 pm
• Fireworks display: 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Place : Downstream from Yonezu Bridge along the Yahagi River
Location : 〒445-0802
Yonezu-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi (Downstream from Yonezu Bridge)
Parking : Available
Phone number : • 0563-57-7840 (Nishio Tourism Information Center)
• 0563-57-7882 (Nishio City Tourism Association, available weekdays only)
• 050-3665-9667 (recorded guidance regarding event info, available only on the day of the event, 10:00 am–8:00 pm)

Note: This page may not be current due to update time differences between site databases.
Should accuracy be critical, please verify this information using a direct source, whenever possible.

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ACCESS

  • Access by public transport
    Access by public transport
    • Get off at Yonezu Station on the Meitetsu Nishio Line. Approx. 5-min. walk.
    • Get off at Sakuramachi-Mae Station on the Meitetsu Nishio Line. Approx. 10-min. walk.
  • Access by car
    Access by car
    Approx. 25 min. from Toyoake Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway.

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