Scheduled
Hitachi Kawarago Fireworks Festival
Ibaraki 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2,500 shells
This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Ibaraki·See the 8 fireworks calendar
(一社)日立市観光物産協会
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Hitachi Kawarago Fireworks Festival — Colorful large blooms reflected on the water surface
Fireworks countApprox. 2,500 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 40,000 people
Time19:30～20:00
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
The Hitachi Kawarago Fireworks light up Kawarago Harbor in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture, on August 1, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:00. About 2,500 shells fill the sky above the harbor and its sandy beach — where, seen from below, the bursts spread like falling light. Stalls and stage events line the harbor, a 25-minute walk from Hitachi-Taga Station.
Overview
The harbor-and-beach setting defines the show: some 2,500 fireworks viewed upward from the sand spread out like a shower of light, with about 40,000 visitors expected. Stalls and stage events around the harbor add to the pre-show atmosphere. The venue is a 25-minute walk from Hitachi-Taga Station, or 15 minutes by car from Hitachi-Minamiota IC — though traffic restrictions apply around the venue from 6 p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. Parking is limited to the free Kawarago-Kitahama lot (about 160 spaces), so arrive about an hour early for a spot on the sand.
Details
Date8/1 (Sat)
End date8/1 (Sat)
Time19:30～20:00
VenueKawarago Port
Address茨城県日立市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: 160 free spaces at Kawarago Kitahama Parking Lot (approx. 160 spaces)）
Organizer0294-24-7978 Hitachi City Tourism and Products Association
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)