Oyodo Gion Festival and Fireworks Festival

Summary

The Oyodo Gion Festival spreads across Oyodo Fishing Port in Meiwa Town, Mie, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. From 19:30 to 21:30, about 6,000 shells alternate between single shots and star mines, joined by six large staged shikake fireworks unfolding over the water. Festival floats parade through town, and the fireworks light falls on the floats in a memorable scene. The venue is primarily a car destination — about 30 minutes north from Tamaki IC on the Ise Expressway — with a free temporary lot of 500 spaces near the port.

Overview

The fireworks carry the night program of this harbor-town Gion festival. Over two hours, single-shot shells and star mines alternate, while six shikake arrangements add slow, theatrical set pieces that reward a long view of the water. With a venue this close to the harbor, the bursts mirror on the surface — one of the evening's pleasures. The port venue is primarily a car destination: about 30 minutes north from the Tamaki IC on the Ise Expressway, with an all-day temporary free lot (500 cars) near Oyodo port. Floats parading under firework light are this festival's signature scene. Food stalls operate on site; cash is the practical way to pay. After the finale, crowd flows through the port area tend to run in one direction — allow time for the walk back.

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