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Oita Yume Hanabi Fireworks

Oita, Oita🎆 Usually in late August (August 29 (Sat), 2026)About 8,000 shells (official)
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Overview

Overview

A summer fireworks festival held on the riverbed of the Oita River in Oita City. About 8,000 shells are launched, and in 2026 a drone show was also held before the fireworks. Besides paid viewing plots and tiered seats, there are areas where you can watch for free.

Fireworks go up for about an hour over the Oita River near central Oita. There are also plots that come with the right to launch a message firework.

Venue
Oita River, upstream of Benten Bridge
Official website
https://oitayumehanabi.com/
When

When it’s held

Typical date
Usually in late August (August 29 (Sat), 2026)
Time
From 19:30 (about 1 hour; 2026 example)
Number of shells
About 8,000 shells (official)
In bad weather
Postponed in bad weather (the 2026 backup date was September 6 (Sun))

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

📍 J-Lease Square (Maizuru Baseball Stadium)

Area where you can watch for free

📍 Part of the left bank at Benten Bridge, Oita River

Riverbed where you can watch for free

📍 Paid viewing plots

250 cm × 250 cm plots for up to 9 people

📍 Paid tiered seats

Sold by block, with non-reserved seating inside. Standing photography is allowed in the top row

Paid Seats

Paid viewing seats

Paid viewing plots (plot only, with parking, or with the right to launch a message firework) and tiered seats. Sold by lottery; apply via the ticket page on the official website

Example prices: Tiered seat ¥2,000, top-row seat ¥3,000, viewing plot ¥18,000 (2026 example; separate fees apply)

Crowds

Crowds and getting home

Crowds
Traffic congestion is expected on the day, with traffic restrictions around the venue from 18:30 to 21:00 (2026 example)
Tips
Use public transport. Street parking and unauthorized parking are prohibited
Rules

Venue rules

  • !Spots saved with belongings only (such as just a picnic sheet) may be removed
  • !Umbrellas, tents, parasols, open flames and pets are not allowed in the viewing plots and tiered seats
  • !Flying drones in the venue is prohibited
  • !Smoking only in designated areas
Tips

Good to know

  • ✓You can also watch from the free areas, so it is easy to drop by
  • ✓JR Kyushu provides information on extra trains. If driving, there are free temporary parking lots (Motomachi, Heiwa Shimin Park, etc., about a 23–30-minute walk to the venue)
  • ✓Stay hydrated and replenish salt to cope with the summer heat
Access

Access

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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

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

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Fireworks

Fireworks festivals in Kyushu

🎆 July

Nagasaki Minato Matsuri (Fireworks)

Kyushu ・ Nagasaki, Nagasaki

🎆 Usually in late July (July 25 (Sat) and 26 (Sun), 2026)

About 10,000 shells (official tourism website)
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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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