The highlight of the National Fireworks Competition "Omagari no Hanabi" (Fireworks of Omagari)

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  • JR East Travel Service Center

The season of "Omagari Fireworks" has come again this year!

The 96th National Fireworks Competition

Date & Time: Saturday, August 31, 2024
Daytime Fireworks 17:10~ / Nighttime Fireworks 18:50~

The National Fireworks Competition, commonly known as "Omagari no Hanabi," boasts a history of over 100 years.
It has become Japan's premier fireworks competition, attracting more than 600,000 people every year.
The Prime Minister's Prize and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry's Prize are awarded, and pyrotechnicians from all over the country compete as the culmination of a year's work.
The main feature of this event is that not only night fireworks but also daytime fireworks are used in the competition, which is rare among fireworks festivals.

The highlight of the Omagari Fireworks Festival is the innovative and show-like fireworks and the first-ever drone show!

Creative fireworks, in which a theme is set and expressed with fireworks, is said to have originated from Omagari Fireworks.
This year, in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Creative Fireworks Festival, approximately 2,000 fireworks are scheduled to be launched as "The Greatest Show". We hope you will experience the fusion of fireworks and music that is unique to Creative Fireworks and the power of the fireworks provided by the event up close and personal.

In addition, a drone show will be held between the daytime and nighttime fireworks for the first time in a summer festival.
We are looking forward to seeing the Omagari Fireworks, which continues to evolve each year!
The drone show held last year in the "Autumn Chapter".
A cute Akita dog also floated in the night sky.
National Fireworks Competition "Omagari Fireworks" details are here

Tours with seats for Omagari fireworks viewing are also available!

Tour guides will be with you for peace of mind! You can enjoy the Omagari fireworks without getting lost on the way to the event site.

The round-trip train will be chartered exclusively for groups! You can relax in reclining seats. The overnight train will depart from Omagari Station calmly after the fireworks show to avoid the crowds.
Dinner will be the much-requested "Akita Meat Sansanmai Lunchbox" (with mineral water) from Sekineya. Please enjoy the taste of Akita with fireworks.
(There are only a few seats left for this course! There are several Omagari fireworks viewing courses available. Please check the website for details. (Please note that some courses may already be fully booked. (Please note that some courses may already be full.)
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