48th Asago Summer Festival 2026

Dates & time: August 16, 2026 (Sun) 9:00–22:00（夜店 15:00頃–21:00頃／花火 19:40–21:00）
cost: Free admission (stalls charge separately)
Venue & access: Around Asago Ground, Tatewaki, Asago City, Hyogo About a 10-minute walk from Nii Station on the JR Bantan Line; about 10 minutes by car from Wadayama IC. A free shuttle runs 18:00–22:00 from the Asago Art Village Museum parking lot.

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Why You Should Visit

Asago's 48th summer festival closes out the season in Hyogo's Tajima region. Around 50 food and game stalls line the area near Asago Ground from mid-afternoon, and at 19:40 the fireworks begin — 1,850 shells across nine sequences, with a finale set to music by MISIA. Admission is free, and roughly 500 parking spaces are prepared nearby, making it an easy small-town fireworks night to reach by train or car.

NOTE

Fireworks

1,850 shells in nine sequences (19:40–21:00)
Finale choreographed to music by MISIA

Stalls

About 50 stalls (approx. 15:00–21:00)
Fried chicken, shaved ice, fries, cotton candy, ice cream, ball-scooping, lucky draws and more

Parking — about 500 spaces total

Asago Junior High School ground: approx. 300 (10-min walk)
Around Asago City Hall branch: approx. 100 (10-min walk)
Around Asago Art Village Museum: approx. 150 (10-min walk, free shuttle)
Nii Station municipal parking: approx. 40 (paid, 15-min walk)

Bad weather

Only the fireworks are postponed to the following day
The organizing committee decides at 17:00 on the day and announces it on the city website

*Details may change without notice. Allow extra time; the area gets busy.

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FAQ

What time do the fireworks start?

From 19:40 to 21:00. Stalls open around 15:00, so many people arrive early, browse the stalls, then wait for the fireworks.

Is it cancelled if it rains?

In severe weather only the fireworks are postponed to the next day. The committee decides at 17:00 on the day and posts the result on the Asago City website.

Is there parking?

About 500 spaces in total near the venue. A free shuttle runs from the Asago Art Village Museum lot between 18:00 and 22:00. It does get congested, so the train is also a good option.

Is it good for families with children?

Yes — the stalls include ball-scooping, lucky draws and other kid-friendly games, and admission is free. It draws a lot of families.