How do I get to the venue?

Take the free shuttle from Hashimoto Station (JR and Nankai Koya Line), get off at Ito Shinkokukyoku and walk 15 minutes; Kiishiro or Gakuenji stations are also 20-minute walks away.

There is no parking near the venue. Use the free lot (1,500 spaces, open from 16:00) or nearby city parking, and favor the shuttle bus and public transport where possible.

When should I arrive to claim a spot?

Arriving about an hour before the start is a good rule of thumb. The grass areas of the green start filling early.

Are there paid viewing seats?

Yes, paid viewing seats are offered. Buy in advance if you want a guaranteed spot.

Scheduled

Kinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026

Name: Kinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026
Start: 2026-08-01T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-01T20:30+09:00
Location: Minami-Baba Green Space Plaza

Wakayama Prefecture 8/1/2026 (Sat)Approx. 3000 shells

This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Wakayama Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Kinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026 - A collaboration of large blooms and low-altitude fireworks coloring the sky above the Kinokawa River

紀の川橋本SUMMERBALL実行委員会

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Kinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026 - A collaboration of large blooms and low-altitude fireworks coloring the sky above the Kinokawa River

Fireworks countApprox. 3000 shells

Expected crowd68,000 people

Time20:00～20:30

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

SummerBALL 2026 lights up the sky above the Kino River in Hashimoto, Wakayama, on August 1. From 20:00, about 3,000 shells — including one-shaku shakudama — rise over the Minamba green space in a 30-minute show. Food and goods stalls line the venue, paid seats are available, and the name 'BALL' carries the organizers' wish to make a festival children will remember. Around 68,000 people attend, and a free shuttle bus runs from Hashimoto Station.

Overview

Kinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL 2026 is held on August 1, 2026 at the Minamba riverside green space in Hashimoto City, Wakayama, firing about 3,000 shells — among them one-shaku shakudama — over the Kino River between 20:00 and 20:30. From JR and Nankai Koya Line Hashimoto Station, take the free shuttle bus to Ito Shinkokukyoku and walk 15 minutes; Kiishiro or Gakuenji stations are also 20-minute walks away. There is no parking near the venue: use the free lot (1,500 spaces, open from 16:00) or city parking nearby, and favor the shuttle and public transport where possible. Stalls and paid seating are on site. Expect heavy demand for the return shuttle after the show.

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)

End date8/1 (Sat)

Time20:00～20:30

VenueMinami-Baba Green Space Plaza

Address和歌山県橋本市南馬場

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 1500 free spaces (from 16:00). Nearby parking: Mukai-Fukuro Green Space Plaza, Hashimoto City Health and Welfare Center, Hashimoto City Hall, Kamuro Sports Center. *No parking near the venue. Please use nearby parking or public transport as much as possible.）

OrganizerKinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL Executive Committee Office (voice guidance)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Free shuttle bus from JR/Hankai Koya Line Hashimoto Station to Itochi Promotion Bureau, 15 min walk. 20 min walk from Hankai Koya Line Kii-Shimizu Station or Hankai Koya Line Kamuro Station. Free shuttle bus from Kinokawa Support School front to Kamuro Elementary School bus stop, 15 min walk

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive about an hour before the start; entrance areas get crowded and the grass areas of the green fill early. There is no parking by the venue, so take an early shuttle to beat the rush.

Best viewing spots

The shells go up mainly over the Kino River. The Minamba green space is an open field, making it easy to find a position with a broad view of the big one-shaku bursts.

With kids

The green space is an open venue, but crowds make separation easy — set a meeting point in advance and hold small children's hands at busy times.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are welcome, but tripods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Framing with the river in the foreground captures the waterside light along with the fireworks.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance where possible. Food and goods stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

34.3037, 135.593

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Summary

Overview

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)

End date8/1 (Sat)

Time20:00～20:30

VenueMinami-Baba Green Space Plaza

Address和歌山県橋本市南馬場

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

OrganizerKinokawa Hashimoto SUMMERBALL Executive Committee Office (voice guidance)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)