Arashiyama Autumn Fireworks Oct 11-12 2026

Dates & time: October 11, 2026 (Sun) - October 12, 2026 (Mon) 8:30 p.m. for about 5 minutes each night (paid viewing area open 6:30-8:45 p.m.)
Price & booking: Free from around Nakanoshima Park (as in 2025). Paid viewing area at Horinji Temple's observation deck: 6,600 yen per person (tax incl., one drink) No reservation is needed to watch for free. The paid viewing area at Horinji's observation deck takes 200 people per night on a first-come basis via the booking site. Bookings cannot be cancelled at the customer's convenience. Enquiries: Arashiyama Autumn Fireworks Special Viewing Area Committee, tel. 075-600-2865.
Venue & access: Around Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park (as in 2025) About a 4-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line. There is no parking near the park and Horinji's lot is closed to visitors, so use public transport.

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Around Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park (as in 2025), and 7 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

For two nights, October 11 (Sun) and 12 (Mon, holiday), fireworks rise over the Togetsukyo Bridge area in Arashiyama, Kyoto, from 8:30 p.m. for about five minutes. Revived in 2020 after a 44-year gap, they have become an autumn fixture. In 2025 they were launched from around Nakanoshima Park and could be watched for free from the park surroundings, after the daytime crowds have thinned. Hankyu Arashiyama Station is a short walk away, so it is easy to stroll Arashiyama after dusk and wait for the show.

NOTE

Fireworks

Launched at 8:30 p.m. each night for about 5 minutes
In 2025 they were fired from around Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park, with free open viewing around the park
Check the organisers' announcements for the 2026 launch site and free viewing area

Paid viewing area (optional)

Venue: Horinji Temple's observation deck (stage), reserved for ticket holders
Hours: 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Price: 6,600 yen per person (tax incl., one drink), 200 people per night, first come first served
Includes the night view of Arashiyama from the deck, live jazz and pop, a beer garden with food and drink sales, and Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen (new for 2026)
Horinji's parking lot cannot be used

Bad weather

The paid area goes ahead in light rain. If the fireworks are cancelled due to strong wind or rain, tickets are refunded minus a 330 yen fee each
Check the organisers' announcements for cancellation or postponement of the fireworks themselves

Background

Revived in 2020 after 44 years, started during the pandemic with the wish that people would look up and that the disease would pass

*Details may change without notice

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FAQ

Can I watch for free?

In 2025 open viewing around Arashiyama Nakanoshima Park was free with no reservation. Check the organisers' announcements for the 2026 free viewing area. Only the special viewing area at Horinji's observation deck is paid.

How long do the fireworks last?

About five minutes from 8:30 p.m. each night. It is short, so settle on a spot well before the start.

What happens if it rains?

The paid viewing area goes ahead in light rain. If strong wind or rain cancels the fireworks, tickets are refunded minus a 330 yen fee each. For cancellation or postponement of the fireworks themselves, check the organisers' announcements.

Can I go by car?

There is no parking near the park and Horinji's lot is closed to visitors. The site is about a 4-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station, so public transport is the practical choice.