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The 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Festival

Aomori 8/22/2026 (Sat)Approx. 7,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/22/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Aomori·See the 8 fireworks calendar
The 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Festival - large blooms dye the night sky of Hachinohe
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The 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Festival - large blooms dye the night sky of Hachinohe

Fireworks countApprox. 7,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 7,000 people (2025 record)
Time19:00~21:00
AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

About 7,000 shells fill two hours (19:00–21:00) over the Tatehana Fishing Port in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, for the 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Display. The program is built around large-caliber shells that stay visible even from a distance, and the launch site's proximity to the viewing area makes the sound and light strikingly immediate. Viewing inside the grounds requires a paid ticket; ticket holders can use the temporary parking lot at the First Fish Market (dedicated pass) or the Smart Access Pass parking-and-shuttle combination (3,000 yen). JR Mutsu-Minato Station is a ten-minute walk away. Attendance in 2025 was about 7,000.

Overview

The 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Display fills the evening above the Tatehana Fishing Port on Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:00–21:00. Built around large-caliber shells for visibility from afar, the program delivers deep, resonant booms up close — a quality of the launch positions right beside the fishing port. Viewing inside the grounds is ticketed. Ticket holders can use the temporary parking lot at the First Fish Market with its dedicated pass, or the Smart Access Pass (3,000 yen), which bundles parking with shuttle bus service. The venue is a ten-minute walk from JR Mutsu-Minato Station and twenty from JR Shirogane Station; drivers should check the official website for event-day traffic arrangements. Food stalls are set up, and with about 7,000 attendees in 2025, the roads around the venue jam after the finale — a staggered departure is worth planning.

Details

Date8/22 (Sat)
End date8/22 (Sat)
Time19:00~21:00
VenueHachinohe Tatehana Fishing Port
Address青森県八戸市
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 800 spaces. Smart Access Pass (parking + shuttle bus) ¥3,000. Temporary parking (Daiichi Fish Market) exclusive pass. *Only available to ticket purchasers.)
OrganizerHachinohe Fireworks Festival Executive Committee Secretariat (within VISIT Hachinohe) 0178-70-1110
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR Mutsu-Minato Station or 20 min walk from JR Shirogane Station

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 30–45 minutes before the start. For paid seating, allow time to enter your designated area. The harbor venue jams up on the way out after the finale, so a staggered departure plan pays off.

Best viewing spots

The program is built around large-caliber shells, so the display reads well even from a distance. At the paid seats near the launch positions, the sound arrives with real physical weight.

With kids

The two-hour program runs late into the dark — plan for tired children. Crowds are heavy, so fix a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Large-caliber shells open big and wide — a wide framing keeps them in view. The night fishing port makes an atmospheric backdrop. Be considerate with tripods in crowds.

Payment

Viewing inside the grounds requires a paid ticket. Parking needs the Smart Access Pass (3,000 yen, parking plus shuttle) or the dedicated pass tied to viewing tickets. Food stalls generally take cash, so bring small bills too.

Venue Location

40.5079, 141.4902

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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