Why You Should Visit
One of Kansai's largest fireworks festivals, lighting up Osaka's night sky over the Yodogawa riverbanks. Known for a dynamic fusion of music and fireworks, it draws huge crowds to both the Juso and Umeda sides of the river. The finale barrage is a spectacle, and paid reserved seats offer close-up views. Its central location makes it easy to reach after work or with family.
Essentials
- location
- Yodogawa Riverbank (Juso side), Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
- period
- October 17, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
- 19:00–20:00
- cost
- Paid reserved seats start from ¥5,000 (varies by seat type).
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About a 15-min walk from Hankyu Juso Station (Juso venue). Also walkable from JR Tsukamoto, Hanshin Himejima, or Osaka Metro Nishinakajima-Minamikata stations.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- Reserved (sponsor) seats are sold on the official ticket site (kyosan.yodohanabi.com; convenience-store or credit-card payment, pickup at a Japanese convenience store) and through Lawson Ticket, Ticket Pia, Seven Ticket, e+, Yomiuri Travel and JTB, until October 16. Extra seats, including added Stage Seats, go on sale September 1 at 10:00, and from that date the festival office also sells tickets in person for cash (weekdays 10:00–17:00). No same-day tickets for any seat type.
- NOTE
Seat types
- Premier / Exciting / Stage seats and the cruise boat (Noryo-sen)
- Panorama seats (Left 1–4, Right 1–3)
[Viewing] Viewing areas spread along both the Juso and Umeda banks. Free-viewing zones vary by year — check the official site for the latest.
[Weather] Confirm postponement/cancellation policy on official announcements.
* The number of shells is not disclosed. Dates and details are subject to change.
- TAGS
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 11 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Yodogawa Riverbank (Juso side), Yodogawa-ku, Osaka. The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
出典: なにわ淀川花火大会 公式サイト
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