Fireworks Blooming on the River, 5,000 Wind Chimes, 142 Classic Cars. Gosen in Summer is Full of Attractions. "GO! GO! Gosen NEWS" June/July 2026 Issue Published
The Gosen City Tourism Association (Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture) has published "GO! GO! Gosen NEWS" June/July 2026 issue, a public relations magazine disseminating seasonal tourism information about Gosen City. This issue introduces a variety of notable events coloring Gosen from early summer to summer, including underwater fireworks, a wind chime festival, a classic car exhibition, and Father's Day gift information.
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The Gosen City Tourism Association (Gosen City, Niigata Prefecture) has published "GO! GO! Gosen NEWS" June/July 2026 issue, a public relations magazine disseminating seasonal tourism information about Gosen City.
This issue introduces a variety of notable events coloring Gosen from early summer to summer. It's packed with content, including underwater fireworks spreading across the river, a wind chime festival with refreshing sounds, reunions with nostalgic classic cars, and Father's Day gift information originating from Gosen.
42nd Sakihana Onsen Underwater Fireworks Festival
This is a famous event at Sakihana Onsen, known for its "fireworks blooming on the river," which are rare nationwide. Approximately 200 fireworks set in the river draw beautiful semicircles, and the sight of colorful flowers blooming is fantastic and powerful.
In addition to paid special viewing seats, a free shuttle bus operates from Higashi Park parking lot. *On the day of the event, cars are not allowed except for overnight guests and photographers. Please use JR or the free shuttle bus.
Date and Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 8:20 PM - 9:00 PM
Inquiries: Sakihana Onsen Tourism Association (Secretariat within Gosen City Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL.0250-43-3911
[What is Sakihana Onsen?] Gosen's leading hot spring resort, nestled on the banks of the scenic Agano River Line. Its emerald green hot spring is known as the "beautiful skin hot spring."
Tanabata Wind Chime Festival ☆ Milky Way Tour (Gosen Hachimangu Shrine)
Approximately 5,000 wind chimes collected from all over Japan and the world adorn the shrine grounds, a summer tradition. Wind chimes made of various materials such as glass, ceramic, and wood play refreshing sounds. During the period, wind chimes will be lit up every evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (canceled in case of stormy weather).
On Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th, "Hachiman Marche" will be held simultaneously. In addition to stalls and kitchen cars, a shuttle bus service with La Porte Gosen and yukata dressing rental are planned. It's a period full of attractions, including limited-edition amulets for summer visits, limited-edition Goshuin for Tanabata, and an "Umbrella Sky" with umbrellas hung in the shrine grounds.
Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026 *Marche on 7/4 (Sat) and 7/5 (Sun)
Inquiries: Gosen Hachimangu Shrine (5-45 Miyamachi, Gosen City) TEL.0250-42-3220
Nostalgic Car Festa Gosen 2026
This is the 5th exhibition event for classic cars. 142 (planned) domestic and imported cars (4-wheelers) produced by 1992 will gather at La Porte Gosen. The special exhibition "Motorcycle Exhibition that Ran Through Showa and Heisei" will also display 30 motorcycles, making it an unmissable event for motorcycle fans. A regular car-related flea market and kitchen car vendors are also planned. Admission is free.
Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Held even in rain
Venue: La Porte Gosen Special Venue (863 Akami, Gosen City)
Organizer: Nostalgic Car Festa Executive Committee
Inquiries: Gosen City Tourism Association TEL.0250-47-7518
Recommended for Father's Day! Made in Gosen Gift Feature
This issue also features Father's Day gifts from Gosen.
For fathers who love sake | Byou / Kinkei Cup Brewery
Japanese sake that protects Gosen City's natural environment and is inspired by clear water. It features a fresh and refreshing taste that maximizes the softness of the brewing water. 300ml 767 yen (tax included). Available at local liquor stores, etc.
For fathers who love coffee | Coffee Bag / ensui
Soaking-type coffee bags that can be brewed like tea bags. Two types: light and refreshing white, and rich and deep black. Coffee bag 5-piece box set 1,188 yen each (tax included).
For fathers who love hot springs | Sakihana no Yu / Sakihana Onsen Ryokan Cooperative
Bath additive that allows you to enjoy the benefits of Sakihana Onsen's emerald green hot spring at home. Expected to improve blood circulation, skin roughness, and fatigue recovery. 150 yen for 1 dose, 1,500 yen for 20 doses (bottle) (tax included). And more.
La Porte Gosen Information
Latest information on "La Porte Gosen," a complex facility for Gosen City exchange where you can "eat, buy, play, and learn," is also published.
The cafeteria, which was renewed this spring, offers carefully selected menus utilizing local ingredients, supervised by chef Chikako Sato. The special La Porte "Okome Smoothie" (500 yen each, tax included) and Kimurafarm's fluffy omelet rice made with three carefully selected eggs (1,200 yen, tax included, with salad and drink) are popular.
Also, on Sunday, June 28th, "Mari and Chikako's Frank Talk" by chef Chikako Sato and FM PORT radio personality Mari Endo, and on Sunday, July 12th, the Tsugaru Shamisen "Abeya Concert" (25th Machinaka Nigiyaka Live) are scheduled to be held.
Location: 863 Akami, Gosen City Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cafe Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last order 5:00 PM) Closed: Second Tuesday of every month and New Year holidays.
Chikako Sato, Mari Endo
"GO! GO! Gosen N
This issue introduces a variety of notable events coloring Gosen from early summer to summer. It's packed with content, including underwater fireworks spreading across the river, a wind chime festival with refreshing sounds, reunions with nostalgic classic cars, and Father's Day gift information originating from Gosen.
42nd Sakihana Onsen Underwater Fireworks Festival
This is a famous event at Sakihana Onsen, known for its "fireworks blooming on the river," which are rare nationwide. Approximately 200 fireworks set in the river draw beautiful semicircles, and the sight of colorful flowers blooming is fantastic and powerful.
In addition to paid special viewing seats, a free shuttle bus operates from Higashi Park parking lot. *On the day of the event, cars are not allowed except for overnight guests and photographers. Please use JR or the free shuttle bus.
Date and Time: Friday, June 12, 2026, 8:20 PM - 9:00 PM
Inquiries: Sakihana Onsen Tourism Association (Secretariat within Gosen City Hall Commerce and Tourism Division) TEL.0250-43-3911
[What is Sakihana Onsen?] Gosen's leading hot spring resort, nestled on the banks of the scenic Agano River Line. Its emerald green hot spring is known as the "beautiful skin hot spring."
Tanabata Wind Chime Festival ☆ Milky Way Tour (Gosen Hachimangu Shrine)
Approximately 5,000 wind chimes collected from all over Japan and the world adorn the shrine grounds, a summer tradition. Wind chimes made of various materials such as glass, ceramic, and wood play refreshing sounds. During the period, wind chimes will be lit up every evening from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (canceled in case of stormy weather).
On Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th, "Hachiman Marche" will be held simultaneously. In addition to stalls and kitchen cars, a shuttle bus service with La Porte Gosen and yukata dressing rental are planned. It's a period full of attractions, including limited-edition amulets for summer visits, limited-edition Goshuin for Tanabata, and an "Umbrella Sky" with umbrellas hung in the shrine grounds.
Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026 *Marche on 7/4 (Sat) and 7/5 (Sun)
Inquiries: Gosen Hachimangu Shrine (5-45 Miyamachi, Gosen City) TEL.0250-42-3220
Nostalgic Car Festa Gosen 2026
This is the 5th exhibition event for classic cars. 142 (planned) domestic and imported cars (4-wheelers) produced by 1992 will gather at La Porte Gosen. The special exhibition "Motorcycle Exhibition that Ran Through Showa and Heisei" will also display 30 motorcycles, making it an unmissable event for motorcycle fans. A regular car-related flea market and kitchen car vendors are also planned. Admission is free.
Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Held even in rain
Venue: La Porte Gosen Special Venue (863 Akami, Gosen City)
Organizer: Nostalgic Car Festa Executive Committee
Inquiries: Gosen City Tourism Association TEL.0250-47-7518
Recommended for Father's Day! Made in Gosen Gift Feature
This issue also features Father's Day gifts from Gosen.
For fathers who love sake | Byou / Kinkei Cup Brewery
Japanese sake that protects Gosen City's natural environment and is inspired by clear water. It features a fresh and refreshing taste that maximizes the softness of the brewing water. 300ml 767 yen (tax included). Available at local liquor stores, etc.
For fathers who love coffee | Coffee Bag / ensui
Soaking-type coffee bags that can be brewed like tea bags. Two types: light and refreshing white, and rich and deep black. Coffee bag 5-piece box set 1,188 yen each (tax included).
For fathers who love hot springs | Sakihana no Yu / Sakihana Onsen Ryokan Cooperative
Bath additive that allows you to enjoy the benefits of Sakihana Onsen's emerald green hot spring at home. Expected to improve blood circulation, skin roughness, and fatigue recovery. 150 yen for 1 dose, 1,500 yen for 20 doses (bottle) (tax included). And more.
La Porte Gosen Information
Latest information on "La Porte Gosen," a complex facility for Gosen City exchange where you can "eat, buy, play, and learn," is also published.
The cafeteria, which was renewed this spring, offers carefully selected menus utilizing local ingredients, supervised by chef Chikako Sato. The special La Porte "Okome Smoothie" (500 yen each, tax included) and Kimurafarm's fluffy omelet rice made with three carefully selected eggs (1,200 yen, tax included, with salad and drink) are popular.
Also, on Sunday, June 28th, "Mari and Chikako's Frank Talk" by chef Chikako Sato and FM PORT radio personality Mari Endo, and on Sunday, July 12th, the Tsugaru Shamisen "Abeya Concert" (25th Machinaka Nigiyaka Live) are scheduled to be held.
Location: 863 Akami, Gosen City Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Cafe Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last order 5:00 PM) Closed: Second Tuesday of every month and New Year holidays.
Chikako Sato, Mari Endo
"GO! GO! Gosen N