Himeji Minato Festival Marine Fireworks Display 2026

Himeji Port (Shikama area)

location
Himeji Port (Shikama area)
period
September 20, 2026 (Sun)
Time
7:40 PM–8:50 PM (gate opening time TBA)
cost
All seating is paid reserved seating (box seats, chair seats, vehicle seats, and more, for parties from one person up). Tickets are on sale (additional sales underway as of July 13, 2026). See the official site for seat types and prices.
access
About a 35-minute walk south from Shikama Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway. Buses also run from JR/Sanyo Himeji Station toward Himeji Port. No parking is available, so use public transport. Official access guidance for the day will be posted on the official site.

Why You Should Visit

A marine fireworks display at Himeji Port (Shikama area), with over 10,000 shells planned — the largest in the event's history and the biggest in Hyogo Prefecture. Pyrotechnicians from Omagari, one of Japan's three great fireworks festivals, stage a special show, and large shakudama shells are also planned. Fireworks launch from a barge about 300 meters from the viewing area, so the impact up close is the main draw. Seating is greatly expanded to 35,000 seats, all paid and reserved; ticket details will be announced on the official site.

Essentials

location
Himeji Port (Shikama area)
period
September 20, 2026 (Sun)
Time
7:40 PM–8:50 PM (gate opening time TBA)
cost
All seating is paid reserved seating (box seats, chair seats, vehicle seats, and more, for parties from one person up). Tickets are on sale (additional sales underway as of July 13, 2026). See the official site for seat types and prices.
access
About a 35-minute walk south from Shikama Station on the Sanyo Electric Railway. Buses also run from JR/Sanyo Himeji Station toward Himeji Port. No parking is available, so use public transport. Official access guidance for the day will be posted on the official site.
REGISTRATION
A paid reserved-seat ticket is required to attend, and only ticket holders may enter the venue (including the food stalls). Tickets are on sale now (additional sales underway as of July 13, 2026), with seat types including box seats, chair seats, and vehicle seats. Check the official site for prices and how to buy.
NOTE
[Highlights]
・Over 10,000 shells planned — the largest ever for this event and the biggest in Hyogo Prefecture (further powered up from the previous year)
・Special staging by pyrotechnicians from the Omagari Fireworks, one of Japan's three great fireworks festivals
・Large shakudama (10-inch) shells planned
・Launched from a barge about 300 meters from the viewing area

[Seating]
・Greatly expanded from 25,000 seats the previous year to 35,000 seats (all paid)
・Seat types include box seats, chair seats, and vehicle seats, for parties from one person up. Tickets are on sale (additional sales underway as of July 13, 2026)
・Only ticket holders may enter the venue area — food stalls are also for ticket holders only

[Access]
・No parking available

※ Prices and other details are on the official site.

出典: 姫路みなと祭海上花火大会公式サイト(himeji-minatohanabi.com)

FAQ

Is viewing free?
No. All seating is paid reserved seating. Check the official site for seating details as they are announced.
When and where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are on sale now (additional sales underway as of July 13, 2026). Seat types include box seats, chair seats, and vehicle seats. Check the official site for prices and how to buy.
What happens in bad weather?
The event will be canceled in case of stormy weather. Check the official site and official SNS accounts for the latest go/no-go information on the day.

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