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During the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show, JTB will set up special viewing seats on the rooftop of the large shopping mall "Riverside Senshu"! These viewing seats come with chairs and tables, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks in a relaxed manner. Although the seats are located 1.5 km away from the paid viewing stands set up on the Shinano River riverbed (the fireworks launch site), because they are on the shopping mall rooftop, you can stay cool inside the mall and have meals comfortably while waiting for the fireworks to begin! *Please note: Fireworks that launch at low altitudes, such as "Niagara," cannot be viewed from this location. These seats are recommended for those who prioritize a comfortable environment over the fine details of the fireworks view. Please enjoy the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show from these brand-new viewing seats. [Seat Details] · 1 section: 1 table (W1800 × D450 × H700 mm), 4 folding chairs, bento lunch boxes for the number of people (up to 4 per section) · The viewing seats are reserved seats, not free seating. · Seats are sold per section, not per person. · Infants who do not use a chair and sit on a guardian's lap are not counted toward capacity, but bento lunch boxes will not be provided for them. Please understand. · Children who use a chair are counted toward capacity, and bento lunch boxes will be provided for them. (Elementary school children and above are counted toward capacity) [Venue: Riverside Senshu] · Address: 278 Chiyo 2-chome, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, 940-2093, Japan · Access: Approx. 3.5 km from JR Nagaoka Station. By bus from Nagaoka Station, approx. 15 minutes (or approx. 25 minutes depending on the route). *Regular route buses do not operate after the fireworks show ends, so you will need to walk. Please note that the Oyashi Bridge, which is on the route to Nagaoka Station, is closed to pedestrians from 18:50 to 22:00. Approx. 5 km from the Nagaoka Interchange on the Kan-etsu Expressway. · Surrounding roads become very congested, so please allow plenty of time to arrive. [Regarding Entry] · Entry Time: 17:00~(UTC+9) · Ticket Collection location: JTB Desk on the rooftop of Riverside Senshu *Please use the central east elevator or stairs to reach the rooftop. Other passages to the rooftop are locked. · Ticket Exchange Method: Please show your [QR code on Trip.com Order Page+Trip.com reservation number + Reserved name] to pick up your wristband for entry. · We will provide entry/exit wristbands for the number of people using the seats. · After picking up your wristband, entry and exit are free. [About the Weather] · The fireworks show will be held even on rainy days, but will be postponed in case of severe weather. In case of postponement, tickets are valid only on the rescheduled date. No refunds will be given. If the show is canceled due to flooding or strong winds at the launch site, 50% of the viewing seat fee will be refunded. · In case of rain, please bring rain gear. The rooftop viewing area does not have a roof. To better enjoy the fireworks, umbrellas cannot be used during the fireworks launch. ※Notes※ · Please do not move the tables or chairs in the viewing area. Even if you reserve multiple sections, please use the tables and chairs as they are without moving them. · Please refrain from viewing from locations other than your own designated seat or standing to view. · After the fireworks show ends, regular route buses and taxis do not operate, so customers who do not come by private car will need to walk. Please be mindful of your transportation method. · The Oyashi Bridge, which is on the route to Nagaoka Station, is closed to pedestrians from 18:50 to 22:00. Please be aware of this. · The parking lot at Riverside Senshu will be a paid parking lot on both August 2 and August 3. For details, please check the Riverside Senshu website (https://walk-uny.com/riverside-senshu/). · However, during the Nagaoka Festival period, the parking lot fills up by morning each year, so please be mindful of your arrival time. · When entering or exiting the rooftop viewing area, your wristband will be checked. Those wearing wristbands are free to enter and exit. Wristbands will not be provided for children not counted toward capacity, so please have them enter and exit with a guardian wearing a wristband. · For information about the Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show and day-of traffic restrictions, please check the following website: https://nagaokamatsuri.com/

This is one of Japan's top fireworks displays, with viewing areas along both banks of the majestic Shinano River. Its main highlights include the giant "Shosanshaku-dama" firework, approximately 650 meters in diameter, and the "Phoenix Reconstruction Prayer Fireworks," stretching for about 2 kilometers and illuminating the night sky with vibrant colors. While the Nagaoka Festival's fireworks display is spectacular, its origins can be traced back to the "Nagaoka Reconstruction Festival" held the following year. This festival commemorated the victims of the Nagaoka air raid on August 1, 1945, and prayed for the reconstruction of Nagaoka. Later, August 2nd and 3rd were designated as "Fireworks Display Days," a tradition that continues to this day.

This fireworks display is held in Teradomari Ueda-cho, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. About 5,000 fireworks are set off over about 60 minutes, and you can enjoy spectacular fireworks that can only be seen at sea, including large starlight fireworks blooming on the sea. It is also recommended to sit on the beach at the beach and feel the sea breeze while enjoying the fireworks.

Immerse yourself in The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show 2024 and experience the magic of these enchanting displays. Situated along the Shinano Riverside downstream from Chosei Bridge, this festival promises an awe-inspiring display of fireworks that will captivate the audience. From August 2nd to August 3rd, 2024, spectators will have the opportunity to witness a diverse range of breathtaking fireworks, including the mesmerizing Niagara Falls-like cascade fireworks and the majestic Phoenix fireworks that soar through the sky. Join us in Nagaoka for this grand celebration of fireworks and witness The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable experience and prepare to be mesmerized by the brilliance and artistry of these extraordinary fireworks.