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Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival

Fukui 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 4000 shells
This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Fukui·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 4000 shells
Expected crowd30,000 people
Time20:00~20:20
Views0

Summary

The 'Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival,' a summer tradition in Wakasa Takahama that draws many visitors every year. The appeal is that you can sit down on the sandy beach and relax while enjoying the fireworks from anywhere along the 4-kilometer coastline. Additionally, mini fireworks displays of about 10 minutes are held every Saturday from July 18 to August 22 (5 shows total).

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Details

Date8/1 (Sat)
End date8/1 (Sat)
Time20:00~20:20
VenueEastern Coast (Wakasa Wada Beach – Shiroyama Beach)
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 1500 spaces, paid)
Organizer0770-72-0338 Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association
Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival: View shaku-globe shells and star mines dancing across the night sky *Photo is from a past Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival
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Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival: View shaku-globe shells and star mines dancing across the night sky *Photo is from a past Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR Wakasa-Wada Station (Wakasa Wada Beach). 15 min walk from JR Wakasa-Takahama Station (Shiroyama, Toriihama, Shirahama Beach)

🚗 By Car

Approx. 10 min from Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Ooi-Takahama IC, Approx. 15 min from Maizuru-Wakasa Expressway Obama-Nishi IC MAP

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