The 28th Ajigaura Beach Fireworks

Firing Dates

The confirmed fireworks launch dates for this festival are listed below.

• 7/11 (Sat)
• 7/18 (Sat)
• 7/25 (Sat)
• 8/1 (Sat)
• 8/15 (Sat)
• 8/29 (Sat)

Summary

The Azumi-ga-ura Beach fireworks run as a six-round series across summer weekends in 2026 — July 11, 18 and 25, and August 1, 15 and 29 — at Azumi-ga-ura Beach in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki. Each round starts at 19:30 and lasts about ten minutes, launching 75 multi-effect shells from the sea, their light mirrored on the water and visible from the sand. One of the prefecture's best-known beaches, Azumi-ga-ura makes an easy stop during an evening by the shore. Hitachinaka-Kaihin Railway's Azumi-ga-ura Station is a five-minute walk away, and 700 parking spaces are free.

Overview

The Azumi-ga-ura Beach fireworks take place at Azumi-ga-ura Beach in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki. In 2026 the event is split across six rounds centered on weekends — July 11, 18 and 25, and August 1, 15 and 29. Each round launches 75 multi-effect shells from the sea for about ten minutes from 19:30, their glow reflected on the water as seen from the sand. The format suits both repeat weekly visits and slotting into a travel itinerary. Azumi-ga-ura is one of Ibaraki's best-known beaches. Access is excellent: five minutes on foot from the Hitachinaka-Kaihin Railway's Azumi-ga-ura Station, or five minutes by car from the Hitachinaka Port IC on the Hitachinaka toll road. Parking for 700 cars is free. Viewing is free as well, making this an easy display to enjoy on an evening stroll by the sea.

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