Fireworks · Kansai

Miyazu Toro Nagashi Lantern and Fireworks Festival

Miyazu, Kyoto🎆 Every year on August 16About 2,000 shells (2026, Amanohashidate Tourist Association)

Overview

A traditional event held on August 16 during Obon in Miyazu Bay, near Amanohashidate, one of the Three Views of Japan. After spirit boats and about 10,000 red and white oikake lanterns drift on the sea, fireworks light up the night sky. The prayers of a custom dating back to the Edo period blend with the atmosphere of a local summer festival.

The highlight is the dreamlike scene of spirit boats from families observing their first Obon being lit on the sea and drifting across Miyazu Bay with red and white lanterns. Fireworks follow the lantern floating, and the evening ends with a Bon dance.

Venue: Shimazaki Park and the Miyazu Bay area, Miyazu
Visitors: About 78,000 people (City of Miyazu)
Official website: https://www.amanohashidate.jp/event/miyazu-toro2026/

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When

When it’s held

Typical date: Every year on August 16
Time: Spirit boat and lantern floating from 19:20, fireworks 19:50–20:35 (2026 example)
Number of shells: About 2,000 shells (2026, Amanohashidate Tourist Association)

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

📍 Shimazaki Park

Main venue. One of the places where lanterns are sold on the day

📍 Miyazu Tsuruga No. 1 Pier

Can be used as a viewing spot (not as a parking lot; 2026 information)

📍 Fireworks viewing boats

Viewing boats depart from Amanohashidate Pier and Ichinomiya Pier for viewing from the sea (reservation required)

Rules

Venue rules

!Official temporary parking requires advance reservation, and there is no free parking (2026 example)
!Smoking, tents, tripods and flying drones are prohibited at the venue
!Take your trash home

Tips

Good to know

✓To see the lantern floating, arrive at the venue by 19:20
✓Lanterns are sold from 13:30 on the day at the Shimazaki and Hamamachi venues (2026 example)
✓A Bon dance follows the fireworks

Access

Nearest station: Miyazu Pier (Amanohashidate sightseeing boat)Extra boats run from Ichinomiya Pier (Fuchu) to Miyazu Pier on the day. Due to crowding, boarding by 16:00 is recommended (2026 example)

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Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

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Kansai WIDE Area Pass

Kansai ・ 5 consecutive days (from 0:00 on the first day to 24:00 on the last day)

From ¥12,000

🏨 Hotels nearby fill up quickly on festival days. Book early.

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Fireworks

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About 12,000 shells (2026, official)Paid seats

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About 10,000 shells (official)Paid seats

🎆 October

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🎆 In recent years, a Saturday in mid-October (October 18 in 2025, October 17 in 2026)

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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