Why You Should Visit
About 6,000 fireworks light up the night sky over Fukuchiyama from the banks of the Yura River. The 2026 theme is "JOY HERE." Plans include a citizen-led "people's fireworks" segment, a campaign offering free admission to 400 local students, special seating overlooking Fukuchiyama Castle, and the Fukuchiyama Odori dance. Around 50 food stalls line the venue. A great way to close out the summer, with fireworks framed by the river and the castle.
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Essentials
- location
- Yura River banks, near Otonase Bridge
- period
- August 11, 2026 (Tue)
- Time
- 20:00–20:45 fireworks (about 6,000 shells)
Gates open 18:30 / stalls 13:00–22:00 - cost
- All seats are paid — there is no free viewing area. Stair seats ¥2,000 (elementary school and up) / sheet seats (3×3 m, 5–7 people) ¥10,000. Preschoolers are free if seated on a lap.
- access
- About a 15-minute walk from Fukuchiyama Station (JR / Kyoto Tango Railway). Traffic restrictions may be in place around the venue on the day.
- REGISTRATION
- Seats are sold via Lawson Ticket (L-code 54126) and at partner shops in the city (cash only). No refunds, changes, or reissues. Ticket details
- NOTE
- [Highlights]
・About 6,000 fireworks launched from the Yura River banks
・A citizen-led "people's fireworks" segment
・Special seating overlooking Fukuchiyama Castle
・Fukuchiyama Odori dance and around 50 food stalls
[Entry]
・All seats are paid; there is no free viewing area
・Gates open 18:30; be seated by 19:40
・You receive a wristband at the gate (non-removable; groups must enter together)
・Wristbands can be picked up early at GATE1/GATE2 outside the venue, 15:00–18:00
・Re-entry allowed (show your wristband at the gate)
・No pets (service dogs excepted)
[Parking]
・Free, open 16:00–22:00; all cars must leave by 22:00
・Ticket holders: Fukuchiyama Civic Gymnasium, Showa Elementary, Junmei Elementary, Hokimaru Park
・General visitors: Sandanike Park, BOOKOFF Fukuchiyama Ekiminamimachi
[Weather]
・Held in rain, cancelled in severe weather (no rain date)
・The call is made at 11:00 and 15:00 on the day and announced on the official site and social media
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Events
What to do in Kobe this weekend?
5/2 - 3/20
Kobe Port Weekend Fireworks 2026–27 | Weekend Fireworks off Meriken Park
Meriken Park
7/11 - 8/30
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
7/24 - 8/16
Arima Ryofu Beer Garden 2026
Arima Shinsui Hiroba
7/28 - 8/3
NIGHT PICNIC 2026
Higashi Yuenchi Park
8/7 - 8/9
Ikuta Shrine Daikai Summer Festival 2026
Ikuta Shrine (1-2-1 Shimoyamatedori, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
8/7 - 8/13
Meriken Beer Garden 2026
Meriken Park (in front of the BE KOBE monument)
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