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Explore all Season at a glance
Ehime has 15 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from May 16 to August 15. The busiest month is July, with 8 festivals.
10 of the 15 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 10 different venues.
The season opens with Hanahana Festival (May 16) and closes with Ikazaki Fireworks Festival (August 15).
- May: 1
- July: 8
- August: 6
Hanahana Festival
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Time: 19:45–20:10 · Prefecture: Ehime
📅 Sat, May 16🕐 Approximately 7:45 PM - 8:10 PM (Festival starts at 9:50 AM)
Iyo Aya Matsuri Fireworks Festival
The Iyo Aya Matsuri Fireworks Festival is a quintessential summer tradition held in Iyo City, Ehime Prefecture. The fireworks, featuring underwater displays and starmine barrages, illuminate the night sky over Iyo Port. This guide provides detailed information on the 2026 event, access, hidden gem spots, and paid seating.
📅 Wed, July 15🕐 TBD📍 Iyo Port Breakwater (伊予港防波堤)
Ehime – Kawanoe Summer Festival Fireworks Display
A detailed guide to the Kawanoe Summer Festival Fireworks Display taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Learn all about the appeal of the approximately 3,600 fireworks launched from Kawanoe Port, as well as access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
📅 Sat, July 18🕐 20:00–20:45📍 Kawanoe Port (breakwater off 4106 Kawanoecho, Shikokuchuo, Ehime)
Ehime – Uwajima Ushi-Oni Festival Marine Fireworks
A detailed guide to the Uwajima Ushi-Oni Festival Marine Fireworks, taking place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Around 7,000 fireworks will light up the night sky and sea around Uwajima Bay. For this commemorative 60th edition, paid viewing areas have also been expanded. This guide covers access, lesser-known viewing spots, frequently asked questions, and more.
📅 Wed, July 22
Ehime – Shintani Summer Festival Fireworks
A detailed 2026 guide to the Shintani Summer Festival Fireworks held in Shintani, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture. Approximately 800 fireworks light up the night sky and add excitement to the summer evening. We introduce the date, venue, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
📅 Fri, July 24
Ehime – Kazahaya Sea Festival
A comprehensive guide to the Kazahaya Sea Festival fireworks display taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Around 4,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and sea around Hojo. Covers access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
📅 Sat, July 25🕐 Fireworks: 20:20–20:50<br>Food stalls: around 16:00–📍 Hojo Port Outer Harbor Cargo Handling Area (Hojo Tsuji, Matsuyama City)
Ehime – Nyugawa Fireworks Festival
A detailed guide to the Nyugawa Fireworks Festival, held in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, on 2026年7月25日(土). Around 6,000 fireworks light up the night sky, while food stalls line the street in front of JR Nyugawa Station, creating a lively festival atmosphere. Complete information on access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating.
📅 Sat, July 25🕐 Fireworks: 20:00～21:00 <br> Pedestrian zone: 18:30～22:00📍 Nyugawa Station Front Street (Asahi Shinkai area) / Around Nyugawa Inner Port
Ehime – Shikoku Chuo City Minato Festival Fireworks Display
A detailed guide to the “Shikoku Chuo City Minato Festival Fireworks Display,” taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. More than approximately 7,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over Mishima-Kawanoe Port. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including access, parking, viewing spots, and information on reserved seating.
📅 Sat, July 25🕐 20:00～20:50📍 Mishima-Kawanoe Port (Mishima-Miyagawa, Shikoku Chuo City, Ehime Prefecture)
Ehime – Niihama Summer Fireworks Festival
A comprehensive guide to the “Niihama Summer Fireworks Festival,” held on Friday, July 31, 2026. Covering everything you need to know before heading out, including highlights of the approximately 8,000 fireworks—one of the largest displays in Shikoku—and the famous Niagara Falls finale, as well as access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
📅 Fri, July 31🕐 20:00～21:00📍 Kongo River riverbank, north side of Hirakata Bridge (around 1-25 Shinonomecho, Niihama, Ehime Prefecture)
Mitsuhama Fireworks: Shikoku's Biggest Display
Guide to the Matsuyama Port Festival & Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival on Saturday 1 August 2026 — about 10,000 shells over Mitsu Wharf, one of Shikoku's largest displays. Access, viewing spots away from the 230,000-strong crowd, and practical tips.
📅 Sat, August 1📍 Mitsu Wharf (三津ふ頭), Matsuyama City, Ehime
Ehime – Nagahama Red Bridge Summer Festival Fireworks Display
The Nagahama Red Bridge Summer Festival Fireworks Display, held in Nagahama Town, Ozu City, Ehime Prefecture, is a beloved summer tradition where approximately 2,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky and the surface of the Hijikawa River, framed by the Red Bridge spanning its estuary. This guide provides all the details you need before heading out, including information about the 2026 event, access to the venue, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating.
📅 Sat, August 1🕐 20:00～21:00 (予定)📍 Hijikawa River Estuary (around Nagahama Red Bridge)
Ehime Prefecture Fireworks Festivals
This article provides a comprehensive summary of the latest information on fireworks festivals held in Ehime Prefecture in 2026. We detail the dates, venues, access, and even hidden viewing spots for major festivals such as the Matsuyama Minato Festival and Imabari Onmaku Fireworks. Full of information to help you fully enjoy the spectacular fireworks that light up the summer night sky.
📅 Sat, August 1
[Ozu River Festival Fireworks Display] | Hidden Viewing Spots, Parking, and Food Stalls by Ozu Castle and the Fireworks
The Ozu River Festival Fireworks Display 2026 will launch approximately 3,000 fireworks from Hijikita-gawara, offering views of Ozu Castle, on 8月3日(月). This guide covers the approximately 1,300〜1,500 free temporary parking spaces, traffic restrictions, hidden viewing spots, and food stalls.
📅 Mon, August 3📍 Hijikita-gawara (Ozu Castle side)／Nakamura, Ozu, Ehime Prefecture
【Imabari Onmaku Fireworks】 Complete Guide to Launch Times, Hidden Spots, and Reserved Seating
The 2026 fireworks display at Imabari Citizens' Festival “Onmaku” will launch approximately 10,000 fireworks from Imabari Port on 8月9日(日) from 20:00〜20:50. This complete guide covers lesser-known viewing spots, reserved seating, access, and traffic restrictions.
📅 Sun, August 9🕐 20:00～20:50 (approximately 50 minutes)📍 Around Imabari Port (launch site: near the breakwater offshore from Imabari Port)
Ikazaki Fireworks Festival
A detailed guide to the “Ikazaki Fireworks Festival 2026,” held in Ikazaki, Uchiko Town, Ehime Prefecture. Approximately 1,500–2,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky and river surface at Toyoaki Kawara. We cover the event schedule, venue, access, parking, traffic restrictions, food stalls, and more.
📅 Sat, August 15
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
Day tourYoshino Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom - A Day Excursion Through Historic Nara
¥6,900〜
Day tourDaytime Exploration of Kobe with Evening Skyline Views
¥6,900〜
Day tourPedaling Through Nara and Osaka's Ikoma Mountains: A Full-Day Adventure
¥6,900〜
Day tourFull-Day Guided Experience: Osaka's Historic Kokubun-ji Temple, the Legendary Matazaemon Cherry Blossom Tree, Nara's Scenic Park, and Kasuga Taisha Shrine
¥6,900〜