Scheduled
73rd Fukui Phoenix Fireworks
Fukui 7/31/2026 (Fri)Not disclosed
This festival ended on 7/31/2026 (Fri).See fireworks festivals in Fukui·See the 7 fireworks calendar
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The 73rd Fukui Phoenix Fireworks: Beloved as a rare fireworks display that can be enjoyed right in the city center
Fireworks countNot disclosed
Expected crowdApprox. 58,000 people
Time19:30～20:00
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
The fireworks of Fukui's Phoenix Festival light the Ashiwa River downtown on July 31. The program runs only about 30 minutes from 7:30 pm, but the downtown riverside setting means the shells rise remarkably close, drawing around 58,000 visitors. The festival continues with a folk-song contest on August 1 and a YOSAKOI parade on August 2.
Overview
On July 31, the riverbed of the Ashiwa River between Kida and Itagaki Bridges hosts the fireworks of the Phoenix Festival, Fukui's summer fixture. The program starts at 7:30 pm and lasts about 30 minutes, yet the rivers-right-through-town setting puts viewers remarkably close to the bursts, and the show draws around 58,000 people. JR Fukui Station is a 10-minute walk away and there is no parking, so public transport is the sensible choice. The festival spans more than one night: a folk-song contest takes place on Densha-dori on August 1 and the YOSAKOI Iccyorai parade on August 2. With everything held downtown, build in extra time for busy roads and the station.
Details
Date7/31 (Fri)
End date7/31 (Fri)
Time19:30～20:00
VenueAsuwa River Riverbed (Kida Bridge – Itagaki Bridge)
Address福井県福井市
Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer0776-20-5151 Fukui City Tourism Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)