Hyogo Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Hyogo in 2026? This calendar lists 4 fireworks festivals across Hyogo, with dates running from August 1, 2026 (Sat) to November 7, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Himeji Minato Festival Sea Fireworks Display with about 10,000 fireworks. Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Hyogo Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Ashiya Summer Carnival (Ashiya Dancing Fireworks Show) 第48回芦屋サマーカーニバル |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) Fireworks 19:45- (approx. 45 min); festival from afternoon Confirmed |
Miratap Park Ashiya (Ashiya City General Park), Ushio-Ashiya Green Space and Beach, Ashiya, Hyogo Hanshin Ashiya Station (approx. 30 min walk / shuttle access) |
— | Fully reservation-based: paid sponsor viewing seats or citizens' plaza entry tickets required; no walk-in entry | Official site |
| Himeji Minato Festival Sea Fireworks Display 姫路みなと祭海上花火大会 |
September 20, 2026 (Sun) 19:40-20:50 Confirmed |
Himeji Port (Shikama district), Himeji, Hyogo Sanyo Electric Railway Shikama Station (approx. 25 min walk) |
10,000 | All reserved paid seats; only ticket holders may enter the venue area (sales from June 18, 2026) | Official site |
| Minato HANABI 2026 - Five Nights Coloring Kobe - みなとHANABI2026 -神戸を彩る5日間- |
October 19, 2026 (Mon) 18:30-18:50 each night Confirmed |
Meriken Park, Kobe Harborland waterfront, Kobe JR/Hanshin Motomachi Station / Kobe City Subway Minato Motomachi Station |
— | Free viewing at Meriken Park; paid sponsor seats at Shinko Pier No.1 | Official site |
| 77th Inagawa Fireworks Festival 第77回猪名川花火大会 |
November 7, 2026 (Sat) 18:00-18:30 Confirmed |
Inagawa Riverside between Kawanishi (Hyogo) and Ikeda (Osaka) Hankyu Kawanishi-Noseguchi Station / Hankyu Ikeda Station (approx. 10 min walk), JR Kawanishi-Ikeda Station (approx. 15 min walk) |
— | Free viewing (paid seats in recent editions; 2026 details TBA) | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.