Fireworks festivals are joyful events that everyone can enjoy. In Fukuoka, these festivals take place from late July to October across various locations. Not only do they light up the night sky, but they are also enjoyed as illusions combined with music and visuals. Recently, they have been held as entertainment regardless of the season. Many of these festivals are part of local celebrations and are generally free of charge. However, some events offer reserved seating with tickets available for pre-sale. Wearing a yukata to these festivals is highly recommended!
Fireworks Displays Scheduled for 2025
Jul. 12 (Sat.)
• Sasaguri-machi: Sasaguri-machi Fireworks Festival
Jul. 21 (Mon., hol.)
• Miyawaka City: Miyawaka Noryo Fireworks Festival
Jul. 26 (Sat.)
• Onga-gun: Ashiya Fireworks Festival
• Buzen City: Buzen Port Festival
Jul. 27 (Sun.)
• Nogata City: Nogata Summer Festival
Aug. 5 (Tue.)
• Kurume City: Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
Aug. 9 (Sat.)
• Tagawa-gun: Soeda Fireworks Festival
• Ogori City: Yume Hanabi
Aug. 13 (Wed.)
• Kitakyushu City: Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival
Aug. 15 (Fri.)
• Fukuoka City: Meinohama Fireworks Festival
Aug. 23 (Sat.)
• Nakagawa City: Nakagawa Citizens’ Festival
• Asakura City: Amagigawa Fireworks
Sep. 15 (Mon., hol.)
• Kurume City: Hanabi Douranbachi
Sep. 22 (Mon.)
• Fukutsu City: Make a wish come true! Kaiun Fireworks Festival
Sep. 25 (Thu.)
• Iizuka City: Iizuka Noryo Fireworks Festival
Oct. 25 (Sat.)
• Kitakyushu City: Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival
Nov. 15 (Sat.)
• Sasebo City, Nagasaki: Kyushu Fireworks Festival
Jul. 12 (Sat.)
Sasaguri-machi Fireworks Festival
The annual summer festival in Sasaguri-machi culminates with a spectacular fireworks display. The day begins at 10 AM with the Gion Yamakasa procession. At 2 PM, the local junior high school band performs a parade, followed by a children’s mikoshi (portable shrine) departing from Suga Shrine at 3:20 PM. The festival reaches its climax with the fireworks show at 8 PM.
• 7/12 (Sat.) *canceled in case of inclement weather
• Fireworks: 20:00~20:40
• Approx. 1,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Suga Shrine
• 5010 Sasaguri, Sasaguri-machi, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka
• Access: 10 min. on foot from JR Sasaguri Sta.
• https://sasagurikanko.com/
Jul. 21 (Mon, hol.)
53rd Miyawaka Noryo Fireworks Festival
The summer tradition of Miyawaka City, the cool evening fireworks festival, features approximately 30 food and game stalls at the venue. Starting at 8 PM, 3,000 fireworks will be launched, creating a spectacular display.
• 7/21 (Mon., hol.) *postponed to 7/24 (Thu.) in case of inclement weather
• 20:00~21:00
• Approx. 3,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Inunaki Riverside
• 29-1 Miyata, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka
• Access: 20 min. by bus towards Hakata Sta. from JR Nogata Sta., get off at Miyata and 8 min. on foot from the bus stop.
• https://www.city.miyawaka.lg.jp/kiji003448968/index.html
Jul. 26 (Sat.)
Ashiya Fireworks Festival
A historic fireworks festival dating back to the Taisho era, this event features 5,000 fireworks launched from floating platforms on the Onga River. Highlights include large fireworks and the 250-meter “Niagara Falls” display spanning both banks of the river. Spectators can enjoy the stunning fireworks in the night sky, as well as their vibrant reflections on the river’s surface.
• 7/26 (Sat.) *slight rain or shine, no postponement in case of rain.
• 20:00~21:00
• 5,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Onga River estuary
• Ashiya-machi, Onga-gun, Fukuoka
• Access: From JR Orio Station, take the Kitakyushu Municipal Bus bound for Ashiya, get off at Yamaga Post Office and 5 min. on foot from there
• https://www.town.ashiya.lg.jp/site/kanko/24391.html
73rd Buzen Port Festival
The annual fireworks festival in Buzen City will take place at Unoshima Port. This year marks the 70th anniversary of Buzen’s incorporation as a city, and to commemorate the occasion, a special sequence of 70 large fireworks will be launched in succession, lighting up the night sky over the fishing port. Food stalls and kitchen cars will be set up at the venue, and a free shuttle bus will run from JR Unoshima Station.
• 7/26 (Sat.) *postponed to 7/28 (Mon.) in case of inclement weather
• 20:00~21:00
• Approx. 1,500 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Unoshima Port
• 606-18 Unoshima, Buzen City, Fukuoka
• Access: 30 min. on foot from JR Unoshima Sta. or free shuttle bus
• https://www.city.buzen.lg.jp/event/year_event/minatomatsuri_zuijikousinyou.html
Jul. 27 (Sun.)
Nogata Summer Festival 2025
Nogata City’s summer tradition takes place at Riverside Park, where around 170 food and game stalls line the riverbank. This fireworks festival marks the finale of the Nogata Yamakasa, a traditional event with a history of about 400 years. After the splendid Kakiyama floats race through the city streets, the fireworks are launched, creating a grand and festive atmosphere.
• 7/27 (Sun.) *postponed to 7/30 (Wed.) or 8/6 (Wed.) in case of inclement weather
• Nogata Yamakasa 19:00~19:45, Fireworks 20:00~21:00
• Approx. 6,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Nogata Riverside Park
• 1-1-1 Mizohori, Nogata City, Fukuoka
• Access: 15 min. on foot from JR Nogata Sta.
• https://www.nogata-cci.or.jp/nogata_natsumatsuri_2025/
Aug. 5 (Tue.)
366th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival
With a history of over 350 years, this distinguished fireworks festival began as an offering to Suitengu Shrine, located along the Chikugo River. Now one of the largest displays in western Japan, the event features 15,000 fireworks. Spectators can experience an overwhelming display that includes rapid-fire bursts of oversized fireworks and massive blooms that fill the entire sky accompanied by ground-shaking reverberations.
• 8/5 (Tue.) *postponed to 8/7 (Thu.) in case of inclement weather
• 19:40~20:40
• Approx. 15,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Nagatoishi Riverside, Komorino Riverside, Kurume City, Fukuoka
• Venues: Kyomachi, Sasayama, Komorino, Nagatoishi, Miyaki, Tosu
• https://welcome-kurume.com/events/detail/
Aug. 9 (Sat.)
Yume Hanabi
Organized by the Mii Junior Chamber, a volunteer group of members in their 30s and younger, this long-standing fireworks festival is now in its 54th year and beloved by the residents of Ogori City. This year’s theme is “Fearless Courage.” Approximately 8,000 colorful fireworks will be launched with the hope of inspiring courage in viewers and encouraging a strong, hopeful step toward the future.
• 8/9 (Sat.) *postponed to 8/10 (Sun.), 8/11 (Mon., hol.) in case of rain
• 20:00~
• Approx. 8,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Ogori Sports Park
• 444 Oho, Ogori City, Fukuoka
• Access: 30 min. on foot from Nishitets Ogori Sta.
• https://www.facebook.com/miijci/
Soeda Fireworks Festival
This annual fireworks festival in Soeda Town, Tagawa District, features stage events starting at 19:00, followed by a display of approximately 3,000 fireworks beginning at 20:00. The finale combines fireworks with music for a synchronized performance. On the day of the event, a special train service will operate on the JR Hitahikosan Line between Tagawa-Gotoji Station and Nishi-Soeda Station.
• 8/9 (Sat.) *canceled in case of inclement weather
• Stage event 19:00~, fireworks 20:00~20:30
• Approx. 3,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Soeda Sun Sports Land
• 933 Sho, Soeda-machi, Tagawa-gun, Fukuoka
• Access: 5 min. on foot from JR Hitahikosan-Line Nishi-Soeda Sta.
• https://www.soeda-navi.com/soeda-hanabi2025/
Aug. 13 (Wed.)
38th Kanmon Kaikyo Fireworks Festival
The Kanmon Strait, located between Honshu and Kyushu, hosts a joint fireworks festival by Kitakyushu City’s Moji and Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Spectators can enjoy the fireworks from the coastline and the hills on both sides of the strait. Highlights on the Moji side include consecutive large fireworks and music-synchronized fireworks, while the Shimonoseki side features 15-inch shell fireworks and underwater fireworks. There will be no free viewing areas around the venue; only those who purchase sponsorship tickets, aimed at the maintenance, preservation, and beautification of Moji Port, will have access to the viewing areas.
• 8/13 (Wed.) *slight rain or shine, canceled in case of inclement weather
• 19:50~20:20
• Approx. 18,000 fireworks
• Admission to viewing area: ¥1,000 (ticket for cooperation in environmental improvement, free for preschool children), special sponsor seats (paid, reserved viewing seats)
• Moji area, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
• Access: 10 min. on foot from JR Mojiko Sta.
• https://kanmon-hanabi.love/
Aug. 15 (Fri.)
38th Meinohama Shoro-nagashi Fireworks Festival
Held annually on August 15 at Atagohama, this fireworks festival began in 1988 as part of the Obon spirit-sending (shōrō nagashi) tradition. Around 1,200 fireworks are launched, including underwater fireworks and a rapid-fire finale, offering a varied and visually striking display.
• 8/15 (Fri.) *postponed to 8/19 (Tue.) in case of rain or strong winds
• 20:00~20:20
• Approx. 1,200 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Atago Beach Marina Town Seaside Park
• 3 Atagohama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
• Access: 15 min. on foot from subway Meinohama Sta.
• https://www.meiyuukai.com/fireworks/
Aug. 23 (Sat.)
49th Nakagawa Citizen’s Festival
With a 49-year history, this summer festival in Nakagawa City features dance and music performances by local volunteers, as well as food trucks and booths operated by local businesses. Fireworks begin at 20:10 and will be launched from two locations: the rice fields south of Mirikaroden Nakagawa and the grounds of Nakagawa Minami Junior High School. A free direct shuttle bus will run from JR Hakata-Minami Station to the venue on the day of the event.
• 8/23 (Sat.) *cancelled in case of inclement weather
• 15:00~21:00 (fireworks 20:10~20:45)
• Approx. 2,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Antoku Minami Elementary School Athletic Field, Kajiwara Athletic Field
• 1-1 Kamikajiwara, Nakagawa City, Fukuoka
• Access: 9 min. on foot from Nishitetsu Nakagawa Heights bus stop
• https://nakagawa-festival.com/
Amagigawa Fireworks Festival
Approximately 4,000 fireworks of varying sizes near the Amagi Bridge over the Koishiwara River, which gracefully meanders through Asakura City. The fireworks will be set off at various points along the 200-meter width of the river, creating a radiant panorama that lights up the night sky.
Simultaneously, the traditional Nagare-Kanjo Buddhist memorial service will be taking place. This event is a time-honored ritual where participants pray for the peaceful repose of their ancestors’ souls and the safety of their family members. Join us for this profound and visually spectacular evening, where tradition and spectacle harmoniously unite.
• 8/23 (Sat.) *slight rain or shine
• 19:40~20:30
• Approx. 4,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Amagi Bridge, Koishiwara River
• Amagi, Asakura City, Fukuoka
• Access: 10 min. on foot from Amagi Sta. (Amagi Railway), 15 min. on foot from Nishitetsu Amagi Sta.
• https://www.city.asakura.lg.jp/www/contents/1420523586819/index.html
Sep. 15 (Mon., hol.)
Hanabi Douranbachi
Witness a unique fireworks spectacle that has been a part of Fukuoka’s intangible folk culture for over 360 years. Held annually on September 15th at Ouji Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine, the event is named “Douranbachi,” inspired by the image of bees swarming out of a disturbed hive. Originally a simple ritual to offer fireworks for a bountiful harvest and protection against disease, the tradition evolved after a prominent family serving the Kurume domain taught the locals the art of “trap fireworks.”
Unlike the sky-filling displays of typical fireworks festivals, the event’s highlight is the explosive sound and intense scattering of sparks. This intriguing fireworks experience is sure to captivate your senses, as it serves both as a community prayer for prosperity and an astonishing display of pyrotechnics.
• 9/15 (Mon., hol.) *will be postponed in case of rain
• 19:30~20:30
• Free viewing
• Ouji Wakamiya Hachimangu Shrine
• 569 Yamakawa-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka
• Access: 15 min. on foot from JR Mii Sta.
• https://welcome-kurume.com/events/detail/
Sep. 22 (Mon.)
Make a wish come true! Kaiun Fireworks Festival
During the Autumn Grand Festival, the most significant festival of Miyajidake Shrine, a grand fireworks display takes center stage. This illuminating spectacle is set off with the heartfelt hope that all attendees’ wishes will be fulfilled and their worries will be dispelled.
Join us in this meaningful celebration, bask in the vibrant hues of the fireworks, and immerse yourself in the powerful, hopeful ambiance as we collectively wish for happiness and peace.
• 9/22 (Mon.)
• 20:00~
• Approx. 1,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Miyajidake Shrine
• 7-1 Miyajimoto-machi, Fukutsu City, Fukuoka
• Access: Take Nishitetsu Bus from JR Fukuma Sta. (Kagoshima Main Line) to Miyajidake-jinja-mae bus stop.
• https://www.miyajidake.or.jp/event/syuki
Sep. 25 (Thu.)
101st Iizuka Noryo Fireworks Festival
First held in 1922, this major event in the Chikuho region draws large crowds eager to see fireworks lighting up the night sky. Highlights include large-scale display fireworks such as a Niagara-style cascade. The area around the venue is lined with numerous food and vendor stalls.
• 9/25 (Thu.) *postponed to 9/26 (Fri) in case of inclement weather
• 20:00~21:10
• Approx. 5,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Nakanoshima, Onga River
• 23 Shiniizuka, Iizuka City, Fukuoka
• Access: 5 min. from JR Shin-Iizuka Sta.
• https://www.iizuka-cci.org/tourism/hanabi/
Oct. 25 (Sat.)
Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival
The Wakato Ohashi Bridge, a suspension bridge boasting a length of 627m, was the longest in the orient when it opened in 1962. during the representative fireworks festival in Kitakyushu, the Dokai Bay, spanned by the iconic red structure, is closed to ship traffic. Instead, a barge is anchored in the middle of the bay to launch the fireworks. A staggering 5,000 fireworks are set off, creating an overwhelming view unique to this sea-based display. The sight of the fireworks raining down over Dokai Bay is breathtakingly beautiful.
• 10/25 (Sat.) *canceled in the event of inclement weather
• 19:00~19:40
• Approx. 5,000 fireworks
• Free viewing
• Dokai Bay, Wakato Ohashi Bridge
• Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka
• Access: 3 min. on foot from JR Wakamatsu Sta.
• https://www.city.kitakyushu.lg.jp/wakamatsu/file_0033.html
Nov. 15 (Sat.)
12th Kyushu Biggest Fireworks Festival
An astonishing 22,000 fireworks will fill the night sky in one of the largest displays in western Japan. This year’s highlight is a breathtaking showcase of shaku-dama—massive shells that explode at an altitude of 330 meters with a diameter of approximately 280 to 320 meters—each crafted by one of 30 of Japan’s top pyrotechnic companies. The grand finale features a five-minute super starmine, with 5,000 fireworks launched in a continuous display that envelops the sky overhead.
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• 11/15 (Sat.)
• 18:45〜20:30
• 22,000 fireworks
• 1-Day Passport: Adult ¥7,900, HS and JHS ¥6,900, ES ¥5,300, pre-school: ¥4,100, senior ¥6,200 *If you want to use the special viewing seats, you must purchase advance tickets separately.
• Huis Ten Bosch
• 1-1 Huis Ten Bosch-machi, Sasebo City, Nagasaki
• Access: 6 min. on foot from JR Huis Ten Bosch Sta.
• https://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/event/fireworks/kyushu_autumn/
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