Nanki Shirahama Fireworks Festa 2026

Summary

On August 10, 2026, some 2,500 fireworks light up the sky over Shirarahama Beach in Shirahama Town, Wakayama, with the show running 30 minutes from 8:10 p.m. Launch sites are split among Pontolo Island off the beach's left side, Gongen Cape to the right and boats on the water, so bursts rise from the sea and both sides of the bay around the white sand. Traffic restrictions apply around the venue on the day, making a plan built around buses and public transport the realistic way to arrive.

Overview

The white sand of Shirarahama becomes the stage for one of Nanki-Shirahama's summer highlights: from 8:10 p.m. on August 10, about 2,500 shells rise over 30 minutes from island, cape and boat launch points scattered across the bay, so the direction of the bursts shifts with where you settle on the beach. Getting there is straightforward — buses toward Sandanbeki leave JR Shirahama Station and reach the Shirarahama stop in about 14 minutes, right by the beach. By car it is about 10 minutes from the Nanki-Shirahama interchange, but expect traffic restrictions on the night, and temporary parking is only planned at this stage. The Nanki-Shirahama Tourism Association runs the event; check its announcements for the latest details.

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