Scheduled
The 77th Toro Nagashi and Grand Fireworks
Fukui 8/16/2026 (Sun)Approx. 10,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/16/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Fukui·See the 8 fireworks calendar
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The 77th Lantern Floating and Grand Fireworks Festival: Aquatic fireworks racing across the sea surface are one of the highlights
Fireworks countApprox. 10,000 shells
Expected crowd220,000 people (2024)
Time19:30～20:15
AdmissionPaid seats
Summary
At the scenic Kehi-no-Matsubara beach in Tsuruga, Fukui, the 77th 'Toro Nagashi and Grand Fireworks' pairs a lantern-floating ceremony with some 10,000 shells fired offshore on 16 August, 19:30–20:15. The kilometre-long beach doubles as the viewing area, so every spot keeps the full show in sight — a rarity among events of this size (about 220,000 attendees on 2024 figures).
Overview
Two traditions share one stretch of sea: lanterns drifting on the water while the fireworks go up behind them, lighting sea and sky at once. The pairing is what makes this display distinct — most venues offer one or the other, rarely both. Access is generous for a 220,000-person event: a free 2,000-space temporary car park, community buses from JR Tsuruga Station (12–18 minutes to the Kehi-no-Matsubara stop, then a five-minute walk) and planned free shuttles. Drivers should still expect traffic controls on surrounding roads; arrive 1.5–2 hours early for the better sand-front positions.
Details
Date8/16 (Sun)
End date8/16 (Sun)
Time19:30～20:15
VenueOffshore Kehi-no-Matsubara Beach
Address福井県敦賀市
Crowd levelMega ★★★★★
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: 2,000 free spaces (temporary)）
Organizer0770-22-8167 Koto Tsuruga Tourism Association *For inquiries on weekends/holidays: 0770-21-8686 (Tsuruga Tourist Information Center)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)