Miyakonjo Fireworks Festival, the Home of Meat and Shochu

Reserved Seating and Tickets

The “Miyakonjo Fireworks Festival, the Home of Meat and Shochu” does not offer reserved seating exclusively for the fireworks. However, by purchasing a ticket for the simultaneously held “Miyakonojo Yakiniku Carnival,” you can use a designated seat in the venue while enjoying yakiniku and watching the fireworks.

• Advance ticket: 3,000円 (tax included)
• Same-day ticket: 3,500円 (tax included)

These tickets include a 250g meat pack consisting of 100g of beef, 100g of pork, and 50g of chicken. Advance tickets are scheduled to go on sale from Saturday, August 1 and will be available while supplies last, so purchasing early is recommended. Ticket holders will receive a wristband at the entrance and may use the seating inside the venue. Visitors without tickets may still enter the venue, but cannot use the seats.

Less-Crowded Viewing Spots

Although the Miyakonjo Fireworks Festival attracts large crowds every year, there are several lesser-known spots where you can enjoy the fireworks in a more relaxed setting with a little planning.

1. Around Takajo Kannonaike Onsen, including Kannonsakura-no-Sato The area around the Takajo Kannonaike Onsen hot spring facility, adjacent to Kannonaike Park, is away from the bustle of the center of the venue, allowing you to wait for the fireworks with relatively few people around. At “Kannonsakura-no-Sato” in particular, you may even have the luxurious opportunity to watch the fireworks while soaking in an open-air bath.
2. The elevated areas of Kannonaike Park Since the main venue, Kannonaike Park, is so expansive, parking lots and other elevated areas a little away from the center offer open views and can be excellent less-crowded spots for experiencing the powerful fireworks up close. Take advantage of the park’s terrain and look for your own perfect viewing position.
3. Hayamizu Park Observation Area Located a little away from the venue, the “Hayamizu Park Observation Area” is known as a hidden spot familiar mainly to locals. It is recommended for those who want to watch the fireworks from a distance in a quiet setting, together with the Miyakonojo nightscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What time does the fireworks festival take place? A. The fireworks are scheduled to be launched from 19:45 to 20:30. A drone show will also be held from 19:30 to 19:45 before the fireworks.

Q. Will the fireworks festival be canceled if it rains? A. The event will go ahead in light rain. In severe weather, it will be postponed to the following day, 10月11日(日), or 12日(月). Check the official website for the latest information.

Q. Is food and drink available at the venue? A. Yes. The Miyakonojo Yakiniku Carnival will be held at the same time, offering delicious local meat and shochu. The yakiniku carnival ticket includes a meat pack, which you can enjoy at the venue’s seating area.