Official reference image of fireworks and production (not an actual photo from 2026)
Experience daytime events and evening fireworks at the 3rd Yonezawa Sengoku Fireworks Festival 2026 at Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium
This festival brings together daytime food events and an evening fireworks show with a Sengoku samurai theme. Taking place on October 10 at Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium, planning your day is much easier once you choose the right seating for your group, review the traffic restrictions, and plan your journey home.
- Venue
- Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium
- Admission & participation
- Paid reserved seating: Kenshin-ko Seat 8,000円, Photographer Seat 8,000円, among others. Parking tickets sold separately at 4,000円 per vehicle. Check official information for capacity limits and conditions per seat category.
HIGHLIGHTS
Event highlights
Planning your schedule from the daytime festival to the evening launch
On the day of the event, activities begin well before the fireworks show. The food festival "Yonezawa Niku no Jin" kicks off at 11:30, followed in the afternoon by hands-on workshops where visitors can craft toy fireworks and paper lanterns, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed day on-site ahead of the show.
Gates to the paid seating areas open at 16:00, with fireworks scheduled for approximately one hour starting at 18:30. If you plan to stay from the afternoon into the evening, bringing warm layers is strongly recommended. Umbrellas are not permitted in the seating areas, so pack a raincoat or poncho in case of wet weather.
Choosing the right paid seating for your group and viewing style
The stadium features several tiers of reserved paid seating to match different group sizes and viewing preferences. Options include the "Kenshin-ko Seat" for a wide, direct frontal view; the "Kanetsugu-ko Seat" for pairs; the close-range, high-impact "Yozan-ko Seat"; and the front-row "Tenchijin Seat VIP," which includes tables and reclining chairs. For families that include children of junior high school age or younger, the discounted "Kenshin-ko Family Seat" is also available.
Preschool children sitting on a guardian's lap do not require a ticket, but they will need their own ticket if they occupy a separate seat. Aside from the "Photographer Seats" located at the very top of the stands, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are strictly prohibited throughout the seating areas, meaning handheld photography is the standard rule.
EVENT INFORMATION
Dates & participation
Official title第3回 よねざわ戦国花火大会 2026
| Event Dates | 2026-10-10 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium |
| Admission & Pricing | Paid reserved seating: Kenshin-ko Seat 8,000円, Photographer Seat 8,000円, among others. Parking tickets sold separately at 4,000円 per vehicle. Check official information for capacity limits and conditions per seat category. |
| Address | 1369 Shiono, Shoi-machi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata |
| Hours | Sengoku Festival starts at 11:30 / Paid seating gates open at 16:00 / Fireworks launch at 18:30. |
This information is from when the event took place. Check the official website for future editions.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & TICKETS
Official website & tickets
Official event websitesengokuhanabi.comACCESS
How to get there
Step-by-step guide
From the station to the venue
- 01
Start at Yonezawa Station
Set off from Yonezawa Station · JR. Check the bus stop and today’s service with the operator.
- 02
Take City Bus Counterclockwise Loop
Check the journey time in the official directions. Get off at Sogo Koen-guchi.
- 03
Head to Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium
Continue from Sogo Koen-guchi bus stop to the venue. Walking time is not confirmed. Check the official route.
Take the City Bus Counterclockwise Loop from Yonezawa Station to Sogo Koen-guchi, then walk to Yonezawa Municipal Baseball Stadium (walking time not officially verified). Check official announcements for return bus schedules and road closures.
Traffic restrictions after 17:00, parking rules, and heading home
Extensive traffic restrictions will be in effect around the venue between 17:00 and 21:00. National Route 121 around the Sogo Koen (General Park) area will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians, and several connecting municipal roads will also be closed to vehicular traffic. Drivers must enter the parking lots between 11:00 and 17:00 (or 17:30 at the absolute latest under unavoidable circumstances), and vehicles cannot exit until safety checks are completed after 21:00. Parking tickets must be purchased separately from seating tickets.
From JR Yonezawa Station, take the City Bus Counterclockwise Loop (Junkai Hidari-mawari) and get off at Sogo Koen-guchi to walk to the baseball stadium. The exact walking time from the bus stop has not been confirmed in official announcements. Return buses have limited capacity and schedules may shift due to road closures and congestion, so be sure to check round-trip timetables and transit status in advance.
1369 Shiono, Shoi-machi, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata
Shows the general facility location. Please check official sources for the specific event hall and entrance location on the day.
BEFORE YOU GO
Good to know before you go
Will the fireworks take place if it rains?
The event will proceed in light rain, but it will be canceled rather than postponed in the event of severe weather. The status of the event will be announced on the official social media channels at 08:00, 12:00, and after 15:00. If canceled due to stormy weather, full ticket refunds are scheduled to be issued.
Can I drive my own car and park directly on the day of the event?
Using the official paid parking lots requires advance reservations and the purchase of a parking ticket. Vehicle entry is permitted only until 17:00 (strict final cutoff at 17:30), and vehicles cannot leave until after 21:00 once post-event safety checks and traffic restrictions allow.
What are the ticket rules when attending with children?
Preschool children watching from a parent or guardian's lap do not need a ticket, but they require a paid ticket if occupying their own seat. Groups of up to four that include at least one child of junior high school age or younger accompanied by adults can take advantage of the discounted Kenshin-ko Family Seat.