Fireworks · Chugoku & Shikoku

Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks

Matsuyama, Ehime🎆 Every year on the first Saturday of AugustAbout 10,000 shells (2026, City of Matsuyama)

Overview

One of the largest fireworks festivals in Shikoku, held every year on the first Saturday of August at Mitsu Pier in Mitsuhama, Matsuyama's port town. About 10,000 shells are launched into the night sky over the Seto Inland Sea, and about 240,000 people attended in 2026. You can get to the venue from central Matsuyama on the Iyotetsu railway.

About 10,000 shells of many kinds are launched from Mitsu Pier. Before the fireworks, there are also performances by brass bands and suigun (navy) taiko drummers.

Venue: Mitsu Pier, Matsuyama
Visitors: About 240,000 people (2026, announced by the City of Matsuyama)
Official website: https://www.mitsuhama-hanabi.com/

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When

When it’s held

Typical date: Every year on the first Saturday of August
Time: 20:00–21:00 (2026 example; the festival starts at 16:30)
Number of shells: About 10,000 shells (2026, City of Matsuyama)
In bad weather: In bad weather such as rain or strong winds, postponed to the next day (according to official information)

Dates and times change every year. Always check the organizer’s official website for the latest information.

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Where to Watch

Where to watch

📍 Mitsu Pier (venue)

Venue of the Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks

📍 Paid seats

Purchase via the paid seat information on the official website and the ticket sales site

Paid Seats

Paid viewing seats

Paid seats available. Purchase on the ticket sales site listed in the paid seat information on the official website

Rules

Venue rules

!The free temporary parking lots get crowded, so use trains whenever possible

Tips

Good to know

✓The event may be postponed to the next day in bad weather, so check the official website on the day
✓The festival starts at 16:30, with performances by brass bands and suigun taiko drummers before the fireworks (2026 example)

Access

Nearest station: Mitsu Station (Iyotetsu Takahama Line)About a 15-minute walkIyotetsu and JR run extra services on the day

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Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

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From ¥12,000

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Fireworks

Fireworks festivals in Chugoku & Shikoku

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Onomichi Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival

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🎆 Every year on the Saturday around the 27th day of the 6th month of the lunar calendar (July 25 in 2026)

About 13,000 shells (2026, official)Paid seats

🎆 AugustDate announced

Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival

Chugoku & Shikoku ・ Matsue, Shimane

🎆 To be held on Saturday, July 31 and Sunday, August 1, 2027

About 21,000 shells in total over 2 days (2026: 10,000 on day 1, 11,000 on day 2)Paid seats

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Typical dates, number of shells, paid seats and venues are based on official information from organizers, municipalities and tourism associations. Events can change or be cancelled, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-09