Shimane has 5 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from July 20 to August 22. The busiest month is August, with 4 festivals.
4 of the 5 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 3 different venues.
The season opens with Shimane – Sakaiminato Minato Festival Fireworks Display (July 20) and closes with Shimane – Izumo Myth Festival Fireworks Display (August 22).
Shimane – Sakaiminato Minato Festival Fireworks Display
We bring you the latest information on the 2026 Sakaiminato Minato Festival Fireworks Display, a beloved summer tradition in Sakaiminato. Held annually in late July, the event lights up the night sky with approximately 2,000 fireworks. This detailed guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including access to the venue, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
Shimane – Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival
The 2026 Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival will be held on August 1 and 2. Over the two days, 21,000 fireworks and a drone show will light up the night sky and the surface of Lake Shinji. This guide covers access, reserved seating, and the best lesser-known viewing spots.
Shimane – Sekishu Hamakko Summer Festival Fireworks Display
The 2026 Sekishu Hamakko Summer Festival Fireworks Display will be held on Saturday, August 1. Around 3,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Hamada Fishing Port. This guide covers access, paid parking, shuttle buses, and the best viewing spots.
Shimane — Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival
A guide to the Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival on August 1–2, 2026: fireworks and drone shows over Lake Shinji, access, paid seating and alternative viewpoints at one of western Japan's largest displays.
Shimane – Izumo Myth Festival Fireworks Display
A detailed guide to the 2026 Izumo Myth Festival Fireworks Display in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, including access to the venue at Otsu Kandachi Riverside Park (along the Hii River), recommended lesser-known viewing spots, the latest information on reserved seating, and more.
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
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