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Mie – July 14 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks
A detailed guide to the 2026 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks held in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The fireworks mark the finale of the extraordinary Shio-kake Festival, a unique celebration with over 800 years of history, with approximately 1,500 fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea over Wagu Fishing Port. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including event details, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
20 lug 2026·✍️ olablog·⏱ 6 min di lettura
A detailed guide to the 2026 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks held in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The fireworks mark the finale of the extraordinary Shio-kake Festival, a unique celebration with over 800 years of history, with approximately 1,500 fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea over Wagu Fishing Port. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including event details, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
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Held every year in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, the Shio-kake Festival Fireworks mark the climax of the traditional Shio-kake Festival, a unique celebration with over 800 years of history. Following this spirited festival, held to pray for maritime safety and abundant catches, approximately 1,500 spectacular fireworks illuminate the night sky and sea over Wagu Fishing Port. The open, spacious setting unique to this port town is a major attraction, allowing visitors to enjoy a wide variety of fireworks, including starmines, from close range.
Event Details
The 2026 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks will be held on Tuesday, July 14. The fireworks are scheduled to launch from 20:45 for approximately 15 minutes, with the Wagu Fishing Port breakwater serving as the venue. Drawing approximately 1万人 each year, the festival is lively throughout the day, with the Shio-kake ritual, stage events, food stalls, and more.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ※Main day of the Shio-kake Festival |
| Time | 20:45～21:00 (scheduled) |
| Venue | Wagu Fishing Port breakwater (around the Wagu Fishing Port fish market, Shima City) |
| Number of fireworks | Approximately 1,500 |
| Typical attendance | Approximately 1万人 |
| In case of rain | Postponed (rescheduled date undecided) |
Venue and Map
The venue for the Shio-kake Festival Fireworks is the Wagu Fishing Port breakwater and the area around the Wagu Fishing Port fish market in Wagu, Shima Town, Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Located in the center of Shima Town, Wagu Fishing Port is one of the largest fishing ports in Mie Prefecture, facing the open sea. The fireworks are launched from the port, and because the viewing areas are close to the launch site, you can experience the displays at an impressive distance.
Getting There
Wagu Fishing Port, the venue for the Shio-kake Festival Fireworks, can be reached by either public transportation or car.
By public transportation From Kintetsu Ugata Station, take the Mie Kotsu bus bound for Goza and get off at the Wagu stop. The venue area is approximately a 3 to 6-minute walk from the bus stop. Bus schedules may change on the day of the event, so checking the latest information from Mie Kotsu in advance is recommended.
By car From Shiraki IC on the Daini Ise Road, it takes approximately 45 minutes by car via National Routes 167 and 260. From Ise-Nishi IC on the Ise Expressway, it takes approximately 70 minutes. Entering “around the Wagu Fishing Port fish market” or “Wagu, Shima Town, Shima City, Mie Prefecture” into your car navigation system should make it easy to find the area.
Parking Parking is available around the venue. Approximately 400 free parking spaces are available in front of Wagu Fishing Port, and the designated site at Nishishin Fishing Port (enter and exit via Kawajiri) and the Shima Branch Office parking lot may also be used as temporary parking. However, traffic restrictions and parking limitations may be in place on the day of the festival, so follow local signs and staff instructions. Arriving early is recommended.
Be careful of the last trains and buses Public transportation is expected to be extremely crowded after the fireworks. Buses in particular may run infrequently, so it is important to check return schedules in advance. Be sure to confirm the times of the last train and bus, and plan your movements with plenty of extra time.
Reserved Seating and Tickets
No reserved seating is scheduled for the 2026 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks. The fireworks can be viewed free of charge, so find a spot you like and enjoy the show.
Lesser-Known Viewing Spots
One of the defining features of the Shio-kake Festival Fireworks is the very short distance between the launch site at the Wagu Fishing Port breakwater and the viewing areas. This means you can enjoy impressive fireworks from almost anywhere around the venue, but here are a few lesser-known spots where you can watch more comfortably while avoiding the crowds.
- Wagu Fishing Port Green Space Park The green space park next to Wagu Fishing Port is a good place to watch the fireworks from a spacious setting. Since it is slightly farther from the main venue, you can avoid the crowds while enjoying the fireworks and taking in the atmosphere of the port.
- Slightly farther from the Wagu Fishing Port area The front row along the Wagu Fishing Port breakwater gets extremely crowded, but you can watch the fireworks relatively comfortably from spots a little farther away around the port. The “upside-down fireworks” reflected on the surface of the sea are one of the highlights of this event. Viewing the whole display from a little farther back may allow you to appreciate an even more beautiful scene.
- Love & Peace Resort (lodging guests only) Love & Peace Resort, located approximately 15 minutes on foot from Wagu Fishing Port, is promoted as a “premium viewing spot” where lodging guests can watch the fireworks from their rooms. By booking a stay to coincide with the fireworks, you can enjoy a luxurious, private viewing experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What kind of festival is the Shio-kake Festival? A. The Shio-kake Festival is a traditional, unique festival in Shima Town with approximately 800 years of history. After a ritual praying for maritime safety and abundant catches, boats and people enthusiastically splash seawater on one another in a carefree celebration known as a festival where anything goes. Legend has it that receiving this seawater brings household safety and freedom from illness for the year. The fireworks are the event that brings the festival to a close.
Q. Is reserved seating available? A. No reserved seating is scheduled for the 2026 Shio-kake Festival Fireworks. Since the event is free to attend, you can enjoy the fireworks from any spot you prefer.
Q. What happens if it rains? A. In the event of rain or severe weather, the fireworks will be postponed. However, the rescheduled date has not been decided, so if bad weather is expected, check the latest information on the official website or other sources before heading out.
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