Fukuoka (Hakata) → Kagoshima (Kagoshima-Chuo)
Fastest: About 1 hr 20–35 min (e.g. Mizuho No. 601 departs Hakata 8:30 → arrives 9:53; Sakura No. 741 departs 9:06 → arrives 10:39)
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Fireworks · Kyushu
Kagoshima Kinkowan Summer Night Fireworks Festival
Kagoshima, Kagoshima🎆 Usually late August (Saturday, August 29 in 2026)About 15,000 shells (official)
Overview
Overview
One of the largest fireworks festivals in Kyushu, held against the backdrop of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. About 15,000 shells are launched from the Kagoshima Port Honko area, and the simultaneous launch of 2-shaku shells is its signature. There is no dedicated parking around the venue, so go by city tram or bus.
Set on Kinko Bay overlooking the active volcano Sakurajima. Rapid-fire shakudama, two 2-shaku shells launched at once and music fireworks bring summer to a close.
- Venue
- Kagoshima Port Honko area (around Waterfront Park)
- Official website
- https://hanabi.kankou-kagoshima.jp/
When
When it’s held
- Typical date
- Usually late August (Saturday, August 29 in 2026)
- Time
- 19:30–20:30 (2026 example; paid areas open at 16:30)
- Number of shells
- About 15,000 shells (official)
- In bad weather
- Whether the event goes ahead is announced on the official website and official X account
Dates and times change every year. Always check the organizer’s official website for the latest information.
☁ Weather in August →Where to Watch
Where to watch
📍 Waterfront Park
Right in front of the launch site. Paid viewing seat area with box seats and more
📍 North Pier
Paid chair seat area
📍 Former Dolphin Port site
Paid non-reserved seat (E seat) area
📍 Shiroyama Observatory
Open as usual on the day. Looks down on Kinko Bay over the city
Paid Seats
Paid viewing seats
Chair seats at North Pier; box seats, C seats, D seats and camera seats at Waterfront Park; non-reserved seats (E seats) at the former Dolphin Port site and more. Buy from FamilyMart multi-copy machines or CN Playguide (paid for elementary school age and up, ticketing fee applies)
Example prices: E seat ¥1,500, North Pier chair seat ¥4,000, A box seat ¥14,000 (2026 example)
Crowds
Crowds and getting home
- Crowds
- The area around the venue is crowded, with traffic restrictions. No dedicated parking
- Tips
- Use public transportation. Shiroyama Observatory is also expected to be crowded, so go by public transportation
Rules
Venue rules
- !Chairs may not be brought in
- !Tents may not be set up, even before the launch
- !Pets are not allowed
- !No spot reservation before opening
- !No vehicle access to North Pier and South Pier from 15:00
Tips
Good to know
- ✓Strollers may be brought in (no rental or storage)
- ✓Take your trash home
Access
Access
- Nearest station
- JR Kagoshima StationOfficial guidance shows routes to the venue on foot or by city tram
- From major stations and airports
- JR Kagoshima-Chuo Station: City tram or bus
- Kagoshima Airport: Airport limousine bus
Getting There
Getting there from major cities
Travel Passes
Travel passes for getting there
🚄 JRJR KYUSHU RAIL PASS (All Kyushu / Northern Kyushu / Southern Kyushu)
Kyushu ・ 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days (Southern Kyushu is 3 days only; Northern Kyushu is 3 or 5 days)
From ¥22,000
🏨 Hotels nearby fill up quickly on festival days. Book early.
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Fireworks
Fireworks festivals in Kyushu
🎆 JulyNagasaki Minato Matsuri (Fireworks)
Kyushu ・ Nagasaki, Nagasaki
🎆 Usually in late July (July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2026)
About 10,000 shells (official tourism website)
🎆 AugustKanmon Straits Fireworks Festival (Moji side)
Kyushu ・ Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka
🎆 Usually mid-August (Thursday, August 13 in 2026)
Paid seats
🎆 AugustOita Yume Hanabi Fireworks
Kyushu ・ Oita, Oita
🎆 Usually in late August (August 29 (Sat), 2026)
About 8,000 shells (official)Paid seats
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
