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Top/Tohoku/Date no Furusato Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display
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Date no Furusato Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display

Fukushima 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 5,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Fukushima·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Date no Furusato Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Festival — A spectacular moment when large blooms spread across the night sky
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Date no Furusato Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Festival — A spectacular moment when large blooms spread across the night sky

Fireworks countApprox. 5,000 shells
Expected crowdTBD
Time20:00~21:00
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Date City's 'Hometown of Date Summer Festival' fills the area around Abukuma Kyuko's Yanagawa Station on August 8. Stalls and food trucks open at noon, stage events follow from 12:30, and around 20:00 roughly 5,000 fireworks launch over 60 minutes, closing with big shells and star mines. The venue sits a 1-minute walk from the station, and with no parking provided, arriving by train is the way to go.

Overview

The day program opens at noon with the stall rows, and stage events roll from about 12:30. Once the sun drops, the fireworks take over from around 20:00: about 5,000 shells spread across some 60 minutes, with big-diameter shells and star-mining strings filling the sky above the station-front setting — an unusual, intimate launch location for a display this size. There is no parking, so plan around the Abukuma Kyuko line, and use the daytime hours for street food and the stage before settling in 30–45 minutes before the first burst.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)
End date8/8 (Sat)
Time20:00~21:00
VenueAround Abukuma Express Yanagawa Station
Address福島県伊達市
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
OrganizerDate no Furusato Summer Festival Executive Committee (Date City Commerce and Industry Association)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

1 min walk from Abukuma Express Line Yanagawa Station

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Secure your viewing spot 30–45 minutes before the fireworks (from about 20:00). If you join from the daytime program, the natural flow is to stake out a place first, then enjoy the stalls and stage. Yanagawa Station is only a 1-minute walk away, so coming by train is easiest.

With kids

The station-front venue means busy streets and crowds — keep hold of your child's hand. For daytime attendance, remember sun protection and hydration. The fireworks are loud, so ear protection comforts younger children.

Photography tips

This is an unusual station-front setting for fireworks, so scout how buildings and power lines cut into the frame before showtime. The big shells fill the sky, so a wider composition works in your favor.

Payment

Viewing is free. Stalls and food trucks open from noon and generally take cash, so bring coins. There is no parking, so plan to arrive by public transport.

Venue Location

37.8246, 140.5567

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

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