Why You Should Visit
An autumn fireworks festival at Haraike Park in Naka-ku, Sakai, now in its 7th year. Gates open at 2pm, and the afternoon fills up with food stalls and food trucks, inflatable play structures, a haunted house and a dance battle contest. The fireworks start at 7:30pm. Entry is free, and a free shuttle bus runs from the Fukai Station area. A local festival where families can spend the whole afternoon and evening.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Haraike Park (Naka-ku, Sakai)
- period
- November 1, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 14:00–21:00(花火は19:30〜)
- cost
- Free entry (paid viewing seats available)
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Free shuttle bus from the Fukai Station area (2pm–10pm, about every 15 min). There is no dedicated parking.
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- General viewing needs no registration. Paid seats are booked through the purchase form on the official page.
- NOTE
Free shuttle bus
- Fukai Station area ⇔ venue (Haraike Park), 14:00–22:00, about every 15 min
- The last bus from the venue leaves at 22:00
- Times may shift depending on traffic
Not allowed
- Flying drones
- Saving spots without anyone there; large tents and sunshades
- Pets (except assistance and service dogs)
- Smoking outside designated areas
*Cancelled or changed in strong wind, lightning or when the airspace cannot be kept safe. Whether it goes ahead is announced on the official website and LINE on the morning of the day
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 3 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Haraike Park (Naka-ku, Sakai). The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
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