Sayo Town Nanko Sunflower Festival Fireworks Display

Summary

The Nanko Sunflower Festival fireworks close the season at Nanko Sports Park (Wakayu Land), Sayo Town, Hyogo, on Sunday, August 2, 2026 — about 800 shells over 40 minutes from 20:00, wrapping up the festival that has run since July 18. By day the festival offers a produce tent village of local specialties and vegetables, hands-on booths for kids and stage events, with the sunflower fields the star draw. The venue is 25 minutes on foot from JR Tokuku Station; parking is paid but free after 5 pm.

Overview

The sunflower fields of the Nanko district give the festival its name and its face: the produce tent village lines up local specialties and just-picked vegetables, while stage events and children's booths keep families busy through the run from July 18. On the final night, August 2, some 800 fireworks rise from around Nanko Sports Park to close the season. Admission to the sunflower fields is charged — 300 yen for junior high and older, 100 yen for elementary schoolers. The venue is a 25-minute walk from JR Tokuku Station (about 5 minutes by taxi) and 15 minutes by car from Sayo IC; the parking lot is paid but free after 5 pm. There are no food stalls, so bring provisions or use the tent village and nearby shops. Check the Town of Sayo website for the day's details.

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