Zenkoku Shinsaku Hanabi Challenge Cup
全国新作花火チャレンジカップ
Zenkoku Shinsaku Hanabi Challenge Cup is a fireworks festival held in Not confirmed. Date: 2026 preliminaries 5, 12, 19 and 26 September; final 31 October (Sat) from 17:30. Total shells: about 2026-10-20 の調査では確認できず. Attendance: 2026-10-20 の調査では確認できず. No. 2回（復活後）
Event essentials
Headline stats
- Total Shells
- 2026-10-20 の調査では確認できず
- Duration
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass) min
- Nights
- 1 night(s)
- Attendance
- 2026-10-20 の調査では確認できず
- Largest Shell
- Distributed tournament format
- Founding Year
- 2009 (Heisei 21)
Signature Sequences
- 01Distributed tournament format
- 02Four preliminaries plus a final
- 03New-work competition for young makers
- 04Free viewing
- 05Fired over Lake Suwa
- 06Distributed tournament format
- 07Four preliminaries plus a final
- 08New-work competition for young makers
- 09Free viewing
- 10Fired over Lake Suwa
Venue & Access
- Time Window
- Preliminaries from 20:00 or 19:00; final from 17:30
- Venue
- 諏訪湖畔公園前 諏訪湖（初島）
- Address
- 長野県諏訪市上諏訪温泉 諏訪湖上
- Venue Size
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Venue Floor Type
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Gates Open
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Paid-Seat Holder Entry
- 2026-10-20 の調査では確認できず
- Spectator Capacity
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Launch Company
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Production Company
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Sponsor
- National New Fireworks Challenge Cup Executive Committee (Suwa Tourism Association)
Access
From major cities
- From Tokyo
- JR Tokyo Station → Chuo Main Line Ltd. Express Azusa → Kami-Suwa Station (~2h30min). Chuo Expressway Suwa IC. 10-min walk from Kami-Suwa Station.
- From Osaka
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- From Sendai
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Nearest Station
- JR Chuo Main Line Kamisuwa Station - about 10 min on foot
- Nearest Shinkansen
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Local Transit
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Parking
- Akippa reserved parking, station municipal car park (3 hours free), 150 free temporary spaces at the Lake Suwa event plaza
- Parking Reservation
- Akippa reserved parking, station municipal car park (3 hours free), 150 free temporary spaces at the Lake Suwa event plaza
- Lodging Strategy
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- English Access
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Cash Required
- Free
- Best Arrival
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Peak Crowd
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
Tickets
- Seat Type
- None
- Price Range
- Free
- Seat Count
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass) seats
- Sellout History
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Reservation
- Free viewing (no paid box seats)
- Day-Of Ticket
- Free viewing (no paid box seats)
Weather Policy
- Rain
- Held in rain; postponed in typhoon or disaster conditions
- Decision Time
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Postponement
- Postponed in typhoon or disaster conditions
- Wind Threshold
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
- Typical Risks
- Postponement or cancellation for storms and high water
- Weather Cancellation History
- Not confirmed in the sources checked (2026-10-20 pass)
Sources and verification
Related festivals
Sister Festivals
- suwako-hanabi-taikai