Inagawa Fireworks: Times, Transport and What to Bring

The 77th Inagawa Fireworks Festival (第77回猪名川花火大会) is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, along the Inagawa riverbed between Kawanishi and Ikeda. The event begins at 5:55 p.m., with fireworks launching at 6:00 p.m. and the program ending at 6:30 p.m.

Before making plans, note two practical details: there will be no stalls on the Kawanishi side, and nearby roads will be restricted well before the fireworks begin. Bring your own drinks and plan to travel by public transport.

Date, times and venue

These details come from Kawanishi City’s announcement published on October 29, 2026. It does not provide a detailed street address, nearest station or walking route.

What to expect from the fireworks

The theme is Inagawa Fireworks Arts Festival (猪名川 花火芸術祭). Around 4,000 fireworks will form a three-chapter program featuring blue fireworks and rapid-fire barrages.

The finale is planned as an extra-large rapid-fire barrage, with a cascade of golden sparks that fills the sky like a waterfall. With the fireworks starting at 6:00 p.m., the key time to plan around is the launch itself, rather than the 5:55 p.m. opening.

Transport and road restrictions

The city asks visitors to travel by train, bus or other public transport because roads around the venue will be congested.

On the Kawanishi side, traffic restrictions are scheduled from 3:30 p.m. until around 9:00 p.m. Vehicles cannot enter areas designated as pedestrian-only roads. The restrictions extend beyond the end of the fireworks, so a car pickup near the venue should not be assumed possible immediately afterward.

Check official access information before choosing a station or walking route. The supplied announcement does not identify either, and the Kawanishi-side restrictions should not be treated as a complete guide to access from Ikeda.

For another fireworks outing with an emphasis on viewing and the journey home, see our Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks guide. It covers a separate, earlier event; its routes and viewing arrangements do not apply here.

What to bring and check before leaving

• Bring drinks. No stalls will operate at the Kawanishi-side venue.
• Bring a trash bag. Visitors are asked to take their waste home.
• Check the operating status. Severe weather will cause cancellation.
• Plan your return journey. Kawanishi-side road restrictions are expected to remain in place until around 9:00 p.m.

If phone battery life is a concern when using maps and checking transport, our d VALUE PASS and ChargeSPOT guide explains that service separately. Rental availability at this venue is not confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

What time do the fireworks start?

The fireworks start at 6:00 p.m. on November 7, 2026. The event opens at 5:55 p.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.

Is admission free?

The announcement does not specify admission fees or viewing-seat arrangements. Check official information rather than assuming all viewing areas are free or unrestricted.

Will there be food and drink stalls?

There will be no stalls on the Kawanishi side, and visitors are asked to bring drinks. The announcement does not confirm stall arrangements on the Ikeda side.

Will it go ahead if it rains?

Severe weather will lead to cancellation. The announcement does not give a separate rule for light rain. Use the automated information line on November 6 or 7 to check the event’s status.

For a separate example of weather and attendance information, our Tokyo Bay Fireworks article covers the earlier October 24 event. Its rain rules and live-stream details are specific to that event.

Before setting out, review Kawanishi City’s official festival announcement and confirm any access or viewing details not covered above.