The fireworks (hanabi) are undoubtedly the most famous highlights of summer. In several regions within Mie Prefecture fireworks festivals (hanabi taikai) will take place between July and August. Why not enjoy the fireworks with various features in the area?
Below are the information about fireworks festivals in some regions, by chronological order. For more information, access Mie Tourism Association’s homepage>
(https://www.kankomie.or.jp/season/detail_56.html) *Contact in Japanese only.
Date: July 14, 2018 (Saturday) 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dai 66-kai Ise Jingu Hounou Zenkoku Hanabi Taikai
Location: Riverbank of Miyagawa (near Watarai Bridge)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5091.html
One of the “Three Great Fireworks Festivals in Japan”. The hanabi masters selected from all over the country dedicates the fireworks to Ise’s night sky, the city of Gods.
*In case the event is not held due to weather conditions such as rain, typhoon, flooding, it will be rescheduled to September 8 (Saturday). In case of bad weather conditions on this day, the event will be rescheduled to the next day (September 9 – Sunday). Check out the latest information about the event at the official homepage: http://www.city.ise.mie.jp/hanabi/
Date: July 15, 2018 (Sunday) 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dai 67-kai Tsu Hanabi Taikai 2018
Location: Akogiura seashore in Tsu
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5011.html
Consecutive fireworks launched from ships are one of the great attractions of this fireworks festival. Enjoying the fireworks while sitting on the beach sand and feeling the smell of the tide is one of the great summer traditions of Tsu city, it is beloved by local residents and people from neighboring cities.
*Contact information: 059-229-3234 (Tsu Taikai Executive Committee Office)
Date: July 28, 2018 (Saturday) 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Kuwana Suigou Hanabi Taikai
Location: On the bank of the Ibigawa River
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_34127.html
The display starts by the launch of thousand of consecutive fireworks, and the ones called “suichuhanabi” and “niagara” showing all their beauty in the night sky. During the event, the size and the bang of “nishakuhanabi”, one of the largest in Tokai region, are a stunning display because it seems like raindrops are falling on people’s head.
*In case of cancelling due to bad weather conditions, the event will be rescheduled to July 29 (Sunday) and 30 (Monday), consecutively.
Telephone number to confirm if the event will take place or not: 0180-995-987
*The number above may not be used for IP phones.
Date: July 28, 2018 (Saturday) 7:50 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Nabarigawa Nouryou Hanabi Taikai
Location: Nabarigawa Shinmachi Kahan
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_35260.html
About 5,000 fireworks will be launched to send out the vigor of Nabari city. Have good Nabari summer memories and enjoy the fireworks spreading it’s sparkle and sound throughout the night sky.
*In case of cancelling due to bad weather conditions, the event will be rescheduled to July 29 (Sunday) and 30 (Monday), consecutively.
Telephone number to confirm if the event will take place or not:
(10am-5pm): 0595-63-9087
Date: July 28, 2018 (Saturday) 10a.m. to 10 p.m. (Fireworks: 7p.m. to 10pm)
Oyodo Gion Matsuri and Hanabi Taikai
Location: Around the Oyodo Gyoko at Taki-gun Meiwa-cho
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_38128.html
It is a traditional festival that lasted more than 260 years and is crowded with many visitors every year. On the day of the festival, a spectacular fireworks festival will be held in the evening, raising the atmosphere of the festival.
*Will be postponed in case of bad weather
Phone number: 0596-52-0055 (Meiwa-machi Kanko Kyokai) Telephone number to confirm if the event will take place or not: 0596-55-4077 (Narihara Kaikan)
Date: August 12, 2018 (Sunday) 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Summer Festa in Hisai
Location: Ground Self- Defense Force in Tsu city, Hisai camp
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5022.html
The location of fireworks launching is right in front of the bleachers and it is worthwhile to enjoy the firework’s full beauty spreading throughout the sky. The 150 meters in length Niagara River fireworks and the huge consecutive fireworks at the end are the main displays.
*Contact information: Executive Committee of Summer Festa in Hisai – 059- 255- 8846
Date: August 17, 2018 (Friday) 7:10 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Kumano Hanabi Taikai 2018
Location: Shichirigahama coast
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_5207.html
This is one of the most famous highlights of summer along Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, where 10,000 fireworks will be launched. With Onigajo and Yoshino- Kumano National Park as a background, you can enjoy spectacular fireworks display and the largest waterfront fireworks (sanshakudama: 90 cm in diameter) .
*Check out information about the event condition, parking lot and paid seats at the following link: http://www.kumano-kankou.info/kumano-fireworks/
*The final decision on holding / postponement can be confirmed at 6:00 am on the day of the even at the official website and special line. Telephone number to confirm if the event will take place or not: 0180-99-3329
Date: August 18, 2018 (Saturday) 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Dai 27-kai Kameyama-shi Sekiyado Noryo Hanabi Taikai
Location: Suzukagawa riverbed (Seki Fire Station West Ground)
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_9523.html
This festival have a spectacular 1700 fireworks and a must see with many variety of fireworks! Fireworks from the side of the river with the mountains behind are impressive! Many stores are open at the venue.
*In case of bad weather, will be rescheduled on August 25 (Saturday) *Official URL: http://kameyama-yeg.jp/hanabi/
Telephone number: 0595-97-8877（Kameyama-sh Kankou Kyoukai）
Date: August 19, 2018 (Sunday) 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dai 31-kai Yokkaichi Hanabi Taikai
Location: Yokkaichi-ko Fusoryokuchi
Details: http://kankou43yokkaichi.com/hanabi/
A variety of fireworks will be launched from three platform ships against the background of the complex. The Music star mine is also an amazing sight.
*There is no parking lot. Please use public transportation (train, bus etc.). (15 minutes on foot from JR Tomita station, about 25 minutes on foot from Kintetsu-Tomita station.)
*In case of bad weather, it will be rescheduled to September 9 (Sunday)
Telephone number: 059-354-8405 (Yokkaichi Hanabi Taikai Jiko Inkai)
Date: September 8, 2018 (Saturday) 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Fireworks: 7pm to 10pm)
Suzuka Genki Hanabi Taikai
Location: Shiroko Shinko inside Ryokuchikoen Sunahama
Details: https://www.kankomie.or.jp/event/detail_38813.html
The opening will be a 1 scale ball (Ishakudama: 30 cm in diameter). Approximately 5,000 fireworks will color the night sky. The finale will be a waterfront fireworks.
*There are no parking lot. Please use public transportation (train, bus etc.). (10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Shiroko Station, about 15 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Gedigaura Station)
*In case of bad weather, it will be rescheduled on September 15 (Saturday) or 22 (Saturday) respectively.
Telephone number: 092-7306-5300 (Suzuka Hanabi Taikai Jiko Inkai)
