kamigori-kawa-matsuri-44th-2026

44th Kamigori "River Town" River Festival

Senchigawa Shinsui Park (opposite the town hall)

location
Senchigawa Shinsui Park (opposite the town hall)
period
July 25, 2026 (Sat)
Time
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Fireworks 7:50 PM – 8:30 PM)
cost
Free to attend. Paid special viewing seats (on the town hall rooftop) are also available: 2,500 yen for a single seat, 4,500 yen for a pair (limited to 25 seats, first-come basis).

Why You Should Visit

A summer festival held at Senchigawa Shinsui Park, on the bank of the clear Senchigawa River that runs through the center of Kamigori Town in western Hyogo, now in its 44th year. On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the festival runs from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, closing with around 1,700 fireworks from 7:50 PM that light up the town's night sky. A beloved local gathering that drew a record crowd of about 13,000 last year, it brings current and former residents together for a riverside summer night.

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location
Senchigawa Shinsui Park (opposite the town hall)
period
July 25, 2026 (Sat)
Time
9:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Fireworks 7:50 PM – 8:30 PM)
cost
Free to attend. Paid special viewing seats (on the town hall rooftop) are also available: 2,500 yen for a single seat, 4,500 yen for a pair (limited to 25 seats, first-come basis).
Where to stay nearby
上郡ピュアランド山の里

上郡ピュアランド山の里

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access
About a 16-minute walk from Kamigori Station on the JR Sanyo Line and Chizu Express. The venue, Senchigawa Shinsui Park, sits on the bank opposite the Kamigori Town Hall.
REGISTRATION
General viewing requires no advance registration. The paid special seats are by application until Thursday, July 9, 2026 (first-come, until full): submit an application form to the Community Development Division and pay by cash or bank transfer, or apply via the online form. Inquiries: Tel 0791-52-1162.
NOTE
[Highlights]
・Around 1,700 fireworks (7:50 PM – 8:30 PM) over the town's night sky
・A riverside festival reconnecting current and former residents (about 13,000 visitors last year)

[Special Viewing Seats (town hall rooftop)]
・Single 2,500 yen / pair 4,500 yen, limited to 25 seats; comes with parking and a small gift
・Seating opens 7:15 PM; children aged 3 and under may sit on a lap
・Food and drink may be brought in (take your trash home); no tables or chairs
・No refunds for cancellation; the rooftop has stairs and steps (1F restroom available)

※ Food stalls and program details are to be announced. In case of rain or severe weather the festival is canceled. Please check the official site or contact the organizer (Tel: 0791-52-1162) for the latest details.

出典: 上郡町公式サイト(town.kamigori.hyogo.jp)

FAQ

What time are the fireworks, and how many?
The fireworks are launched from 7:50 PM to 8:30 PM as the finale, with about 1,700 shells over the night sky of Kamigori Town. The festival itself runs from 9:00 AM.
What happens in bad weather?
In case of rain or severe weather the festival is canceled (no rain date). Please check the latest information with the organizer before heading out.
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