Nishiki Fireworks Festival

Summary

The Nishiki Fireworks Festival runs for one hour from 20:00 on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Nishikio Port in Taiki Town, Mie. About 1,000 shells — led by large-diameter yagura-style shells and star mines — rise from the embankments of Nishiki Bay, their sound rolling against the mountains and their light mirrored on the sea, before a crowd of about 5,000. A bon-dance rounds out the festival. The venue is about 20 minutes by taxi from JR Kii-Nagashima Station or 10 minutes by car from the Kisei-Ochiyama IC; temporary parking is limited to 100 spaces, so carpooling is the sensible play.

Overview

This display paints both the night sky and the sea surface, with fireworks launched from the embankments of Nishiki Bay. Led by large-diameter shells and star mines, 1,000 shells rise across 60 minutes from 20:00. The rumble echoing off the mountains paired with beautiful light cast on the water creates the kind of presence only a seaside town can produce. A bon-dance joins the program, and slipping into the circle with the locals from early evening is its own pleasure. Nishikio Port is about 20 minutes by taxi from JR Kii-Nagashima Station, or about 10 minutes by car from the Kisei-Ochiyama IC — good access, but temporary parking is limited to 100 spaces, so carpool wherever possible. Attendance runs about 5,000, and the viewing area around the harbor starts filling early. Check the latest information via the Taiki Town Office industry promotion section or the town's official page.

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