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Explore all Season at a glance
Kumamoto has 7 fireworks festivals on the calendar, running from May 2 to November 2. The busiest month is May, with 2 festivals.
6 of the 7 shows fall on a Saturday or Sunday, spread across 2 different venues.
The season opens with GW Fireworks Illusion (May 2) and closes with Ashikita Fireworks Festival 2026 | Date, Venue, and Access (November 2).
- May: 2
- July: 1
- August: 2
- October: 1
- November: 1
GW Fireworks Illusion
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Time: 19:40 · Prefecture: Kumamoto
📅 Sat, May 2
Minamata Fireworks Festival: Access, Viewing Spots and Parking
The Minamata Fireworks Festival is held in early summer in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture. In 2026, it will take place on 2026年5月30日（土） at Shiosai no Hiroba in Eco-Park Minamata. Around 2000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky, while the Renryu Festival and a local products fair will also be held, making it possible to enjoy the festivities all day.
📅 Sat, May 30🕐 19:45～20:30 (予定)📍 Shiosai no Hiroba, Eco-Park Minamata
Kumamoto – Amakusa Hondo Haiya Festival Fireworks Display
A detailed guide to the Amakusa Hondo Haiya Festival Fireworks Display taking place on July 25, 2026. Find information on the schedule, venue, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and reserved seating so you can enjoy this beloved summer tradition in Amakusa, featuring one of the largest 1.5-shaku fireworks shells in Kumamoto Prefecture lighting up the night sky.
📅 Sat, July 25
Kumamoto Prefecture Fireworks Festivals
Comprehensive and up-to-date information on fireworks festivals held in Kumamoto Prefecture in 2026. The OlaChill editorial team provides detailed insights into dates, venues, access, highlights, and hidden gem viewing spots. Plan your unforgettable fireworks experience under the summer night sky.
📅 Sat, August 15
Kumamoto – August 15 Yamaga Lantern Festival Fireworks
The definitive guide to the 2026 Yamaga Lantern Festival Fireworks, a beloved summer tradition in Kumamoto. Get the latest information on the event schedule, venue, access, paid seating, and hidden spots where you can enjoy the show while avoiding the crowds.
📅 Sat, August 15
【Tamana Fireworks Festival】 Launch Time, Hidden Spots, Parking, and Paid Seating Information
The Tamana Fireworks Festival 2026 will begin at 19:00 on Saturday, October 3, launching approximately 10,000 fireworks from the riverbank upstream of Takase Ohashi on the Kikuchigawa River. We provide a comprehensive guide to the approximately 2,000 free parking spaces, paid viewing seats, and hidden viewing spots at one of northern Kumamoto Prefecture’s largest fireworks festivals.
📅 Sat, October 3🕐 Fireworks launch at 19:00📍 Kikuchigawa River riverbank (the area upstream of Takase Ohashi in Tamana)
Ashikita Fireworks Festival 2026 | Date, Venue, and Access
The fireworks festival in Ashikita, Kumamoto Prefecture, is called the “Ashikita Hanabi Matsuri.” Rather than taking place in summer, it is usually held in early November; in 2025, it was held on November 2 at Otachimisaki Park Seaside Swimming Beach. The date for 2026 has not yet been announced. This guide covers the venue, shuttle buses, and information on 1,000 free parking spaces.
📅 Mon, November 2
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
