Summer Spectacle in Ishikawa: "Hokoku Great Fireworks Kawakita Festival 2025" Guide
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Experience the radiant fusion of tradition and spectacle at the Hokoku Great Fireworks Kawakita Festival in Kawakita Town, Ishikawa Prefecture. Held on the banks of the Tedori River, this event lights up the night sky with approximately 20,000 fireworks, making it one of the most spectacular summer festivals in the Hokuriku region.
This year, the festival also celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Kawakita Summer Festival, uniting local heritage with a grand fireworks finale..Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this guide prepares you to make the most of your experience—from viewing tips and ticket options to access, amenities, and more.
1.What Makes the Festival Special
Massive Fireworks Display: Enjoy one of Hokuriku’s biggest displays—about 20,000 fireworks launched across 40 minutes.
Dazzling Features: Expect dramatic Starmine firework bursts, 10-inch shell fireworks, and the exhilarating 2,000-shot finale, where light and sound unite in an unforgettable crescendo.
Immersive Venue: The open Tedori River riverbed ensures unobstructed views and immersive sound for a truly captivating experience.
Cultural Highlights: Daytime festival rituals include ayu fish-catching, Yosakoi dance, Tedoriko Dragon drums, and the mystical evening performances of Insect-Sending Drums, Okuribi fire, and a 40-meter giant bonfire, culminating in a thunderous drum finale.

2. Event Details & Schedule
Date & Time:
August 2, 2025 (Saturday) — fireworks begin at 20:20, ending around 21:00. Gates open from 17:30. In case of rain, the event is postponed to August 3.
Venue:
Tedori River riverbed (Tedori River temporary ground), Kawakita Town, Nomi District, Ishikawa Prefecture.

3.Tickets & Seating Options
All seating options are paid and vary to suit different preferences:
Festival “Special View” Seat — ¥3,500 (includes best proximity)
Platinum Seat — ¥3,500.
Chair Seat — ¥3,000.
Stair Zone (free seating on embankment) — ¥1,500.
Lawn Sheet Seat (seats up to 5) — ¥9,000.
Table Seat (seats up to 5) — ¥10,000 Additional combos include seats plus reserved parking and group seat packages

4.Access & Transportation
By Train & Taxi:
From JR Mikawa Station, take a taxi (~15 minutes) to the venue
By Car:
From Hokuriku Expressway Mikawa IC, drive ~25 minutes via Prefectural Routes 58 and 22
Parking & Shuttle Bus:
Paid parking available for sponsors.
Free parking at two nearby locations (Seibu hub & Tedori Park right bank)—very limited and located far from the site. A shuttle bus service operates between these lots and the venue for ¥1,000 round-trip (children ride free)