Reiwa 8 Mikkabi Fireworks Festival

Summary

The Reiwa 8 Mikkabi Fireworks Festival is held over Lake Inohana in Hamamatsu City's Hamana ward, Shizuoka Prefecture, on August 2, 2026. From 19:30, about 2,000 shells rise over the lake, centered on wide star mines across the water that the organizers polish year after year — some regulars come just for them. Around the reserved seating you will also find a food-tent village, folk music, taiko drumming and a flea market, with about 50,000 visitors expected.

Overview

The Reiwa 8 Mikkabi Hanabi Taikai takes place over Lake Inohana in Hamana ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on August 2, 2026, with about 2,000 shells fired from 19:30 to 20:30. The organizers are the Mikkabi Fireworks Festival Executive Committee. The centerpiece is the lake-surface star mine, whose quality the organizers emphasize — some visitors are said to come for it alone. Around the reserved seating area, a tent village serves food alongside folk music shows, taiko drumming, a raffle and a flea market. The venue is a 15-minute walk southeast from Mikkabi Station on the Tenryu-Hamanako Railroad, or about 10 minutes west of Mikkabi IC on the Tomei Expressway. Several parking lots are provided, including Mikkabi Sports Ground (2,000 yen); some require reservations, so check the official website in advance.

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