When does it take place?

It is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, with about 3,000 shells over roughly one hour. For the start time and other details, check the schedule page of the Bentenshu organization.

Can I buy food and drinks there?

No food stalls are planned, so bringing your own drinks and light snacks is recommended. Buying something around the station on the way is a safe option.

Is there an admission fee?

Viewing is free. You can watch freely from the temple precinct.

Scheduled

The 71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival

Name: The 71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Bentenshu Myōō-ji Temple Grounds

Osaka Prefecture 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 3,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Osaka Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival — Fireworks like a rain of gold pouring across the night sky

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71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival — Fireworks like a rain of gold pouring across the night sky

Fireworks countApprox. 3,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 15,000 people (2025)

TimeTBD

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The 71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks take place within the grounds of Bentenshu Myoo-ji Temple in Ibaraki City, Osaka, on Saturday, August 8, 2026. About 3,000 shells launch over roughly an hour, with titled star mines one after another and a finale of gold and silver filling the sky. Attendance was about 15,000 in 2025. JR Ibaraki Station is a 20-minute walk and traffic restrictions apply around the venue on the day.

Overview

The 71st Ibaraki Benten Fireworks are held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the precincts of Bentenshu Myoo-ji Temple in Ibaraki City, Osaka — an unusual venue for fireworks, where the night sky merges with the lights of the temple grounds over about an hour and some 3,000 shells. The star mines each carry their own titles, and the final one spreads gold and silver light across the sky. Attendance was about 15,000 in 2025. JR Ibaraki Station is a 20-minute walk, and traffic restrictions take effect around the venue on the day, so walking from the station early is the smooth approach. There is no parking at the venue and no food stalls are planned, so bring drinks in advance. Check the Bentenshu schedule page for the latest details.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)

End date8/8 (Sat)

TimeTBD

VenueBentenshu Myōō-ji Temple Grounds

Address大阪府茨木市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingNo

OrganizerIbaraki Benten Fireworks Festival Executive Committee

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

20 min walk from JR Ibaraki Station *Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Check the organizer's schedule page for the exact start time, and aim to be in the temple grounds' viewing area 30–45 minutes before it begins. Traffic restrictions take effect around the venue on the day, so walking the 20-minute route from JR Ibaraki Station early is reassuring. As the venue is a temple precinct, the approach and pathways concentrate the foot traffic.

With kids

The temple precinct crowds easily, so hold small children's hands and always agree on a meeting point in case you get separated. The grounds have steps and stone-paved sections, so watch your footing too.

Photography tips

Photos with phones and cameras are freely allowed. Framing the fireworks with the temple's main hall and its lights makes a shot unlike any other festival. On the crowded approach and pathways, however, be considerate when using a tripod.

Payment

Viewing is free. No food stalls are planned, so bring your own drinks. There is no parking at the venue; JR Ibaraki Station is a 20-minute walk.

Venue Location

34.8221, 135.5666

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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