1 Aug Miyazaki Prefecture Fireworks Festivals

Aburatsu Port Festival Fireworks Festival

The fireworks festival, a main event of the Aburatsu Port Festival (油津港まつり) which represents summer in Nichinan City (日南市), boasts one of the largest scales in the prefecture. The collaboration of light and sound echoing within the port is a must-see, with a spectacular display illuminating the night sky.

• Date & Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat). The detailed launch time has not yet been announced, but it is typically held in the evening.
• Venue and Access from Nearest Station: Held around Aburatsu Port (油津港) in Nichinan City. It is within walking distance from JR Aburatsu Station (JR油津駅), but public transportation is recommended due to expected crowds on the day.
• Number of Fireworks & Visitors: Approximately 10,000 fireworks are launched, attracting an annual crowd of 28,000 people.
• Availability of Paid Seating: Specific information regarding paid seating is not currently available.
• Hidden Gem Viewing Spots: Slightly distant locations around the port or elevated areas offering an overview would also be good spots.
• Google Maps Link to Venue: See map

Ebino Kyomachi Onsen Summer Festival Fireworks Festival

The summer festival fireworks display held in the Kyomachi Onsen-kyo (京町温泉郷) hot spring village in Ebino City (えびの市) launches approximately 3,000 fireworks from the opposite bank of the Sendai River Kyomachi Riverside (川内川京町河川敷). Due to the narrow width of the river, a major attraction is the ability to experience the powerful spectacle of shakudama (尺玉) (large shell fireworks) and starmines (スターマイン) up close, as if they are raining down from directly overhead.

• Date & Time: July 18, 2026 (Sat). The fireworks launch is from approximately 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and the festival itself runs from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
• Venue and Access from Nearest Station: The venue is the Sendai River Kyomachi Riverside (川内川京町河川敷). Access is good, being a 15-minute walk from Ebino Kogen Line Kyomachi Onsen Station (えびの高原線京町温泉駅). If traveling by car, it's about 10 minutes from the Ebino Interchange (えびのIC) on the Kyushu Expressway (九州自動車道).
• Number of Fireworks & Visitors: Approximately 3,000 fireworks are launched, attracting an annual attendance of 7,000 people.
• Availability of Paid Seating: Information regarding paid seating is not currently available.
• Hidden Gem Viewing Spots: The spacious riverside venue allows for comfortable seated viewing, so it's recommended to secure your spot early.
• Google Maps Link to Venue: See map

Matsuri Nobeoka Fireworks Festival

The Matsuri Nobeoka Fireworks Festival (まつりのべおか花火大会), a summer tradition in Nobeoka City (延岡市), is an enthusiastic event created by the entire community of Nobeoka. The fireworks, launched from an exceptionally close distance rarely seen in Miyazaki Prefecture, are truly breathtaking. The panorama starmine (パノラマスターマイン), boasting the widest span in the prefecture, is a must-see.

• Date & Time: July 19, 2026 (Sun). Fireworks launch from 8:00 PM, and the festival itself runs from 3:00 PM to approximately 9:15 PM. On the previous day, July 18 (Sat), festival events such as Banba Odori (ばんば踊り) and Mikoshi (神輿) (portable shrine) parades will also be held.
• Venue and Access from Nearest Station: The venue for the fireworks festival is the Ose Ohashi Bridge Downstream Riverside (大瀬大橋下流河川敷) in Nobeoka City. It is located immediately after getting off at the Hiranomae (平の前) bus stop on the Miyako Bus (宮交バス) (Machinaka Loop Bus). If traveling by car, it's about 10 minutes from the Nobeoka Interchange (延岡IC) on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway (東九州自動車道).
• Number of Fireworks & Visitors: The number of fireworks launched is undisclosed, but a succession of luxurious fireworks, both in quality and quantity, including rapid-fire displays, will be launched.
• Availability of Paid Seating: Paid "Fireworks Garden Seats" will be set up, allowing for relaxed viewing from prime locations.
• Hidden Gem Viewing Spots: Around the venue, Nobeoka's proud food and drink booths will be lined up, and stage events can also be enjoyed, so it's recommended to arrive early and fully experience the entire festival.
• Google Maps Link to Venue: See map

Miyakonjo: Hometown of Meat and Shochu Fireworks Festival

The Miyakonjo: Hometown of Meat and Shochu Fireworks Festival (肉と焼酎のふるさと・みやこんじょ花火大会), held annually in October in Miyakonojo City (都城市), is one of Kyushu's (九州) largest autumn fireworks festivals. Approximately 12,900 fireworks illuminate the autumn night sky. The "Miyakonojo Yakiniku Carnival" (都城焼肉カーニバル), held on the same day, allows visitors to savor delicious meat and shochu (焼酎) (Japanese distilled spirit) from Miyakonojo, Japan's number one meat town, making it an event to enjoy all day long, from noon to night.

• Date & Time: October 10, 2026 (Sat). The fireworks launch time has not yet been announced, but the Yakiniku Carnival starts at 11:00 AM.
• Venue and Access from Nearest Station: The venue is Kannon-ike Park Free Plaza (観音池公園自由広場) in Miyakonojo City. Free shuttle buses are planned to operate from JR Miyakonojo Station (JR都城駅), providing smooth access.
• Number of Fireworks & Visitors: Approximately 12,900 fireworks are launched, attracting an annual crowd of about 50,000 people.
• Availability of Paid Seating: Advance or same-day tickets are required for entry to the Yakiniku Carnival, but specific information regarding paid seating for fireworks viewing is not currently available.
• Hidden Gem Viewing Spots: Kannon-ike Park has a spacious area, so it's recommended to secure your spot early and wait for the fireworks while enjoying yakiniku. A drone show (ドローンショー) commemorating the 20th anniversary of the new city's birth will also be held simultaneously, offering plenty of highlights.
• Google Maps Link to Venue: See map

Tips for Enjoying Fireworks

Here are some tips for comfortably enjoying fireworks festivals in Miyazaki Prefecture.

• Securing a Spot: At popular fireworks festivals, good viewing spots fill up quickly. Especially in areas close to the launch site, such as the Oyodo Riverbank or around ports, people may start securing spots early in the morning. Bring a leisure sheet or folding chair and arrive at the venue early to secure your spot. If paid viewing seats are available, purchasing them in advance allows for a more relaxed viewing experience.
• What to Bring: Even though it's a summer night, you'll be spending a long time outdoors, so the following items will be useful:
  • Insect repellent spray: Essential, especially at riverside or coastal venues.
  • Drinks and snacks: While food stalls will be present, it's reassuring to prepare in advance due to potential crowds.
  • Rain gear: A folding umbrella or raincoat would be good to have in case of sudden evening showers.
  • Mat/Cushion: If sitting on the ground, this will increase comfort.
  • Flashlight: Useful for illuminating your path when leaving.
  • Garbage bags: Please take your trash home and help keep the environment clean.
• Dealing with Crowds on the Way Home: After the fireworks festival ends, the nearest... When traveling around Miyazaki, consider using an IC card like SUICA, PASMO, or ICOCA for convenient payments on trains and buses. While the JR Pass covers JR lines, local buses often require separate payment. For general expenses, note that 1 USD is approximately 150 JPY, so plan your budget accordingly.