Scheduled
Echizen City Summer Festival Fireworks
Fukui 8/15/2026 (Sat)Approx. 15,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/15/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Fukui·See the 8 fireworks calendar
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Fireworks countApprox. 15,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 35,000 people
Time19:15～20:45
AdmissionPaid seats
Summary
Echizen's summer festival fireworks put about 15,000 shells into the sky over 90 minutes from 19:15 on 15 August, rising against Mt. Muraguni above the city. The mountain doubles the sound, giving the display an acoustic punch rare among river venues. Star-mines anchor the programme, and the riverside green park offers long sightlines. Takefu Station is a five-minute walk; free temporary parking is also provided.
Overview
The Echizen City Summer Festival lights the night over the Hino River riverside park on 15 August, with about 15,000 shells crossing 90 minutes from 19:15. Launches rise against Mt. Muraguni, which overlooks the city and throws the sound back to the crowd — a hallmark of this venue. Star-mines anchor the programme, and the open riverbank lets you frame the water, the mountain and the bursts in one view. Takefu Station is five minutes on foot, and free temporary parking is provided, though the roads around the venue jam on the night.
Details
Date8/15 (Sat)
End date8/15 (Sat)
Time19:15～20:45
VenueHino River Green Park
Address福井県越前市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: Free temporary parking）
Organizer0778-24-0655 Echizen City Tourism and Craftsmanship Information Center
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)