Fireworks · Okinawa
Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival
Ginowan, Okinawa🎆 Usually in April (April 11 (Sat), 2026)About 10,000 shells (official)
Overview
Overview
Japan's earliest big summer fireworks show, held every April on a beach in Ginowan. It is a music fireworks event with about 10,000 shells synchronized to music, and viewing is ticketed. You can get there from Naha on the official shuttle bus.
A dedicated firing computer controls the launch positions and timing, with fireworks set to songs by popular artists, classical music, and Okinawan and Asian music. Signature features include fireworks designed by Junko Koshino since 2010 and a show depicting Katsushika Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa with light and sound.
- Venue
- Tropical Beach, Ginowan Seaside Park
- Official website
- https://www.ryukyu-kaiensai.com/
Nearby area
NahaWeather and what to wear in Naha →Tickets & tours you can book in advancePR
When
When it’s held
- Typical date
- Usually in April (April 11 (Sat), 2026)
- Time
- Gates open 15:00, fireworks start 19:00 (2026 example)
- Number of shells
- About 10,000 shells (official)
- In bad weather
- Held in rain. Canceled if strong winds, heavy rain, high waves or similar make it difficult to hold safely (whether it goes ahead is announced on the official website and Instagram)
Dates and times change every year. Always check the organizer’s official website for the latest information.
☁ Weather in April →Where to Watch
Where to watch
📍 SS and S seats
Designated areas for 4 people with a table. Tend to sell out early
📍 SA and A seats
Area-designated seats on folding chairs. Staff seat guests in order of arrival
📍 Free area
Unreserved viewing area on the sand and lawn. Free for children
📍 Photographer seats
The only area where tripods can be used
Paid Seats
Paid viewing seats
Viewing inside the venue is ticketed. There are SS and S seats (table seats), SA and A seats (chair seats), the free area, photographer seats and wheelchair seats, sold through Ticket Pia (with an application page for overseas residents). Sales proceed in the order of an early-bird sale for Okinawa residents only, an early-bird presale, then general sales
Example prices: Free area adults ¥5,000, A seat adults ¥8,500, SA seat adults ¥11,000 (2026 general sale example)
Crowds
Crowds and getting home
- Crowds
- Ticketed, and popular seats sell out early. The official parking lot can also sell out
- Tips
- Use public transport or the official shuttle bus. Return shuttles depart in turn after the fireworks, with arrival at Omoromachi expected around 21:30–22:00 (2026 example)
Rules
Venue rules
- !Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Use the food stalls inside the venue
- !Tents, parasols, blue tarps, chairs, coolers and similar items are prohibited
- !Tripods only in the photographer area
- !Strollers cannot be taken into the paid viewing areas and must be left at the entrance
- !As a rule, cancellations and refunds are not possible after purchase (refunds only if the event is canceled)
Tips
Good to know
- ✓Japan's earliest summer fireworks. Easy to fit into an April trip to Okinawa
- ✓Use the ticket application page for overseas residents
- ✓The shuttle buses leave strictly on time, and there are no refunds if you miss one
Access
Access
- Nearest station
- Omoromachi Station bus stop (DFS side)Official shuttle bus (paid, advance booking) goes directly to the venue
- From major stations and airports
- Naha (Omoromachi): Official round-trip shuttle bus (packages with tickets available)
Getting There
Getting there from major cities
Travel Passes
Travel passes for getting there
🚃 Private railwayYui Rail 1-Day / 2-Day Pass
Okinawa ・ The 1-day pass is valid for 24 hours from purchase, the 2-day pass for 48 hours from purchase
From ¥1,000
🏨 Hotels nearby fill up quickly on festival days. Book early.
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Prices and availability are shown on Agoda.
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
