Kumano Jofuku Manto Festival 64th Shingu Fireworks Festival

Summary

Shingu's summer night belongs to the Shingu Xufu Bannto Festival fireworks on August 13, 2026, when about 6,000 shells rise over the Kumano River riverbed for 90 minutes from 19:30. The festival honors Xufu, said to have crossed from China in the Qin era; a memorial rite is held at Xufu Park the day before. Fireworks double over the river surface, and food stalls line the riverbed as some 60,000 people gather. JR Shingu Station is a 20-minute walk to the northwest.

Overview

The 64th Shingu Fireworks, centerpiece of the Kumano Xufu Bannto Festival, take place on August 13, 2026 at the Kumano River riverbed in Shingu City, Wakayama, with roughly 6,000 shells between 19:30 and 21:00. The festival commemorates Xufu, the figure said to have arrived from China in the Qin dynasty — the previous day, August 12, a memorial ceremony is held at Xufu Park. A free temporary lot (about 480 spaces) sits by the riverbed, and JR Shingu Station is a 20-minute walk northwest. Food stalls gather around the venue for the roughly 60,000 visitors, and riverside viewing areas run close to the water, so families with small children should choose their spot with care.

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