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Top/Tohoku/Minamisanriku Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival
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Minamisanriku Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival

Miyagi 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 3,000 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Miyagi·See the 7 fireworks calendar
Minamisanriku Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival - Beautiful fireworks coloring the night sky of Shizugawa Bay
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Minamisanriku Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival - Beautiful fireworks coloring the night sky of Shizugawa Bay

Fireworks countApprox. 3,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 8000 people
Time19:45~20:30
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Minamisanriku Town's Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival takes place at the temporary fish market site in Miyagi on Saturday, July 25, 2026. The program starts at 15:00 with local dance troupes and live music, plus stalls of local specialties, before about 3,000 shells close the day over the bay — 45 minutes from 19:45. Around 8,000 visitors are expected. The venue is a 20-minute walk from JR Shizugawa Station, and shuttle buses run from the Bayside Arena temporary lot between 15:00 and about 22:00.

Overview

The town's signature summer event draws families to the special venue near Shizugawa Bay from late afternoon: stage performances by community groups, festival food and local products, and finally the bay-side fireworks from 19:45 to 20:30, launched before the water that defines this town. JR Shizugawa Station is 20 minutes on foot. Drivers should head for the Bayside Arena temporary parking near the town hall — 1,000 free spaces — and ride the shuttle bus that runs between 15:00 and about 22:00. Weather handling for the day follows the organizer's announcements. The bay-side setting gets breezy after dark, so a light layer helps.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time19:45~20:30
VenueShizugawa Temporary Fish Market Special Venue
Address宮城県本吉郡南三陸町
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 1,000 free spaces)
Organizer0226-47-2550 Shizugawa Bay Summer Festival Executive Committee Office (Minamisanriku Tourism Association)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

20 min walk from JR Shizugawa Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 7 min from Sanriku Expressway Minamisanriku Kaigan IC. *Shuttle bus runs from the town office temporary parking lot (Bayside Arena) to the venue from 3:00 PM to around 10:00 PM

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Reach the special venue 30-45 minutes before the start. With the festival opening at 15:00, you can come in the daytime, enjoy the stage and stalls, then move to a viewing spot. Drivers should plan on the shuttle bus from the temporary lot.

With kids

The festival is built so families can start enjoying it from the afternoon. Along the bay, watch the water's edge; crowds thicken for the fireworks, so set a meeting point. The shuttle runs until about 22:00 — check your return ride.

Photography tips

The venue lets you frame big bursts against the bay's seascape. Across the 45-minute program there is room to change compositions. Use tripods where they will not disturb the flow of people.

Payment

No paid viewing seats are offered. The free lot (1,000 spaces) is the temporary one near the town hall, with a shuttle bus to the venue. Cash is handy for the stalls.

Venue Location

38.7008, 141.494

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

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