
Toyota Shimoyama Summer Festival — As many as 60 star mines launch into the night sky
The Shimoyama Summer Festival in Toyota City, Aichi, ends its evening on August 12 with a 60-shell fireworks show lasting about 25 minutes from 20:30 at the Shimoyama sports field. Taiko drumming, bon dancing and food stalls set a friendly small-town mood before the launch.
The venue is reached from Meitetsu Toyota-shi Station by the Oiden bus to the Shimoyama branch office stop, or about 30 minutes by car from Toyota-Matsudaira Interchange. A free lot with 200 spaces at the branch office opens from 17:00 to 21:00. Because the shells rise close to the viewing area, the display feels intimate rather than grand, which suits the neighborhood setting. Admission is free, with no reserved seating; bring cash if you plan to eat at the stalls.