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For an autumn fireworks trip to Tokushima, the fifth Nishi-Awa National Fireworks Competition (第5回 全国花火師競技大会・にし阿波の花火) takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Fireworks specialists from across Japan compete with displays that include music-synchronized sequences.
Viewing requires a reservation. Gates open at 11:00, fireworks are scheduled to begin at 18:00, and the official overview gives an approximate finish of 21:00. Plan your return journey around that evening finish.
Check official ticket and travel informationDate, times and venues
| Event | Fifth Nishi-Awa National Fireworks Competition |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 14, 2026 |
| Schedule | Gates open: 11:00 Stage events: 13:30–17:00 Fireworks scheduled to start: 18:00 Approximate finish: 21:00 |
| Venues | Miyoshi City Mino Health and Disaster Prevention Park; Mima City Riverside Park |
| Address | Miyoshi City and Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan |
| Admission | Advance reservation required. Check the official website for ticket prices and availability. |
| Organizer | Nishi-Awa Fireworks Executive Committee (にし阿波の花火実行委員会) |
| Severe weather | Canceled in severe weather, with no postponement. |
The gate opening, fireworks start and approximate finish above follow the official event overview.
What to expect: competitive fireworks set to music
The competition brings together fireworks specialists from around Japan. Alongside individual works, the program includes musical starmines—sequences of fireworks coordinated with music. Stage events run during the afternoon, before the evening display.
The setting is part of the appeal: the viewing venues are in the riverside cities of Miyoshi and Mima. The official website also features the mountain scenery below.
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Reserve your viewing area before traveling
Choose your viewing tickets before arranging the journey. The official seating graphics below show an SS six-person tarp seating area, a four-person tarp seating area on the Mima side, and a wheelchair seating area on the Mima side.
Use the official booking information to confirm current prices and availability. The prices shown in these promotional images don’t guarantee that those options are still on sale.
SS six-person sheet seating
Mima-side four-person sheet seating
Mima-side wheelchair seating
Getting there: allow for the walk and road restrictions
| By train | About 30 minutes on foot from JR Eguchi Station (江口駅). |
|---|---|
| By car | About 10 minutes from Mima Interchange on the Tokushima Expressway. |
| Parking | Paid parking. Options include viewing tickets that come with parking, or standalone parking passes sold only to fireworks ticket holders. |
| Traffic restrictions | The official website announces road restrictions for November 14. |
Official bus and JR tour promotions
The official website provides promotional graphics for bus tours and JR tours. Follow the official website for current booking details and travel conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
- When are the Nishi-Awa fireworks?
- The event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Gates open at 11:00, fireworks are scheduled to begin at 18:00, and the official overview gives an approximate finish of 21:00.
- Do I need to reserve tickets?
- Yes. Viewing requires a reservation. Check the official website for current ticket prices and availability.
- How far is the venue from JR Eguchi Station?
- The listed walking time from JR Eguchi Station is about 30 minutes.
- Is parking available?
- Paid parking is available through viewing tickets that include parking or parking tickets offered exclusively to fireworks viewing ticket holders.
- What happens in severe weather?
- The event is canceled in severe weather, with no postponement.
Before setting off, check the official website for the November 14 traffic restrictions and event announcements.
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