Ogaki's abundant waterways — earning it the nickname 'City of Water' — form a uniquely picturesque backdrop for its summer fireworks festival, with reflections shimmering across the moat and canal network surrounding Ogaki Castle. Around 8,000 shells are launched in the evening programme, which includes themed sequences paying homage to the city's water heritage and its historic role as the endpoint of Matsuo Bashō's famous Oku no Hosomichi journey. Viewing spots along the Suimon River and castle park fill with yukata-wearing families and festival food stalls. The intimate castle-town scale creates a charming contrast to mega-city displays.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Fireworks
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- Late July
- Region
- Chubu
- Prefecture
- Gifu
- City
- Ogaki
Highlights
- ◆Fireworks reflected across historic castle moats and canals
- ◆City linked to Matsuo Bashō's Oku no Hosomichi literary journey
- ◆~8,000 shells in water-heritage themed sequences
- ◆Castle park and Suimon River as key viewing areas
- ◆Charming small-city festival atmosphere