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Nagasaki Minato Matsuri (Fireworks)

Nagasaki, Nagasaki🎆 Usually in late July (July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2026)About 10,000 shells (official tourism website)
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Overview

Overview

Fireworks launched over two days during the Nagasaki Minato Matsuri, a summer festival set in Nagasaki Port. Besides looking up at them from the port venue, a uniquely Nagasaki way to enjoy them is to view them together with the night view from observation decks such as Mt. Inasa.

From observation decks in the mountains surrounding the port, you can look down on one of the New Three Major Night Views of the World together with the fireworks. Around the venue at Nagasaki Seaside Park, you can also enjoy festival stages and food stalls.

Venue
Nagasaki Seaside Park and the Nagasaki Port area (launched from Nagasaki Port)
Official website
https://www.minatomatsuri.com/
When

When it’s held

Typical date
Usually in late July (July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2026)
Time
From 20:30 on both days (until 20:50 on day 1 and 20:45 on day 2; 2026 example)
Number of shells
About 10,000 shells (official tourism website)

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

📍 Nagasaki Seaside Park and waterfront (venue)

Look up at the fireworks up close from the festival venue

📍 Mt. Inasa Observatory

Northwest of Nagasaki Port. A 360-degree panorama of the night view and fireworks

📍 Nabekanmuriyama Park Observatory

Across the harbor from Mt. Inasa. Watch away from the bustle of the venue

📍 Kazagashira Park

Northeast of the port. Watch the fireworks against the townscape and Mt. Inasa

Crowds

Crowds and getting home

Crowds
Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day (information from the Nagasaki Prefectural Police)
Tips
JR Kyushu provides information on extra trains. Watching from an observation deck lets you avoid the crowds at the venue
Rules

Venue rules

  • !Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day
  • !Setting up tents where they block others' view of the fireworks is prohibited
Tips

Good to know

  • ✓Mt. Inasa Observatory lets you enjoy the night view and fireworks together
  • ✓Fireworks are launched on both days, making it easy to plan your trip
Access

Access

Nearest station
  • Medical Center tram stop (Nagasaki Electric Tramway)About a 2-minute walkAbout 7 minutes by tram from Nagasaki Ekimae, plus about 2 minutes after transferring at Shinchi Chinatown
From major stations and airports
  • JR Nagasaki Station: Tram (transfer at Shinchi Chinatown) or bus to Medical Center (About 11 minutes (bus))
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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Fukuoka (Hakata) → Nagasaki

Fastest: Fastest about 1 hr 20 min (including transfer time at Takeo-Onsen Station)

🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

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

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About 8,000 shells (official)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

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