Tsu City Merger 20th Anniversary 73rd Tsu Fireworks Festival 2026

Summary

Tsu Fireworks Festival takes place at Agogiura Beach in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00. A tradition dating back to the Taisho era, the event launches more than 5,000 shells over the sea, with large blooms opening almost overhead and marine fireworks fired from two boats racing across the water. About 182,000 people attend each year. Paid temporary shuttles run from Tsu Station's east exit, with 3,000 free temporary parking spaces nearby.

Overview

Tsu Fireworks Festival, a seaside event with roots in the Taisho era, lights up Tsu City's night sky and the sea surface with more than 5,000 fireworks on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00. Around 182,000 visitors make it one of the city's defining summer traditions. The sand beach itself serves as the viewing area, and because the launch sites sit close by, the big blooms open almost overhead. Marine fireworks fired from two boats dashing across the water are this festival's signature. Paid temporary shuttle buses run from the east exit of JR/Kintetsu Tsu Station (about 10 minutes), and free temporary lots are provided at Boat Race Tsu (2,000 spaces) and Nichibo Highway Arena (1,000 spaces), with a paid shuttle from the arena. Smoke can drift with the sea breeze, so picking a spot upwind keeps things comfortable. Food stalls are cash-first — bring small bills and coins.

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