Nagaoka Fireworks 2017

Hello everyone!

We are glad to be back again after a long absence from the blog!

Last night was the 2017 Nagaoka Fireworks Festival. This festival is held every year on August 2 and 3, running from approximately 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm. The fireworks display is recognized as one of the largest in the country, and is quite a sight to behold.

Some of the largest fireworks in the world are launched during this event, and you can feel each blast of the rockets as they are launched and burst above the river. If you would like to reserve good seats next year, be sure to contact Hop Step Japan early.

The fireworks start just as the sun is setting, which makes for some incredible scenery.

Hello Kitty fireworks!

Phoenix Fireworks over the Shinano River

One man was so overcome with excitement that he stood up and raised double peace signs to the skies.

Join us next year for the greatest fireworks display you will ever see, where you can get delicious festival food; sit near the river, practically under the fireworks; and relax on a beautiful summer night.

Many people book their tickets and accommodations very early for this festival, so please contact us as soon as you decide to go. Even if all the hotels in Nagaoka itself are booked up, you can take a 30-minute train ride back to Yuzawa and spend a night at one of the many luxurious Japanese-style hotels (ryokan) available. We will be glad to help you make all the arrangements you need for 2018's Nagaoka Fireworks Festival and beyond!