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Top/Kansai/Jōyō Autumn Fireworks 2026
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Jōyō Autumn Fireworks 2026

Kyoto 10/4/2026 (Sun)
Jōyō Autumn Fireworks 2026
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Fireworks countTBD
Expected crowdApprox. 7000 people
Time19:00~19:40
AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Joyu Autumn Fireworks 2026 fills the Kyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Sports Park in Joyu, southern Kyoto Prefecture, on October 4, 2026, launching from 7:00 p.m. before about 7,000 spectators. The sports-park setting supplies orderly lawns and embankments; paid seating covers the prime sightlines while food stalls handle the evening's catering. No event parking is offered — the tourism association plans the night around rail access.

Overview

Kyoto Prefecture's fireworks map tilts south each early October, when Joyu's autumn edition fills the Kizugawa Sports Park. The show begins 7:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026 before roughly 7,000 people — a scale at which the park's lawns and slopes keep everyone comfortable rather than packed. Paid seating defines the central block; the rest is open viewing, and food stalls operate along the park's edge. No event parking is provided: the Joyu tourism association, which organizes the night, plans around rail arrivals from Kyoto and Nara. The event's dedicated page (joyo-kankou.jp/hanabi) publishes seating charts and timing; October nights in the Kyoto basin cool quickly, so layers matter. The 7:00 p.m. start pairs with an early dinner in Joyo's station district.

Highlights

An orderly 7,000-strong autumn show at Kyoto's Kizugawa Sports Park.

Details

Date10/4 (Sun)
End date10/4 (Sun)
Time19:00~19:40
VenueKyoto Prefectural Kizugawa Sports Park
Address京都府城陽市京都府立木津川運動公園城陽五里五里丘
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer城陽市観光協会
Contact0774-56-4029
Last verified9/19/2026 (Sat)

FAQ

Access

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the start still gives you a choice of spots, though the better places on the park lawn start filling early. There is no parking, so plan to come by public transport.

Best viewing spots

From the lawn up to the Gorigori-no-oka hill, the terrain keeps the sky wide open, so the fireworks are enjoyable from anywhere on the grounds. If you want a guaranteed spot, look into the paid seating — details are on the official site.

With kids

Children get separated easily once the park fills up, so agree on a meeting point in advance. It gets dark underfoot in the evening — bright clothing and a small light help.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff before using one. Fireworks blur easily at night; on a phone, night mode helps capture the light cleanly.

Payment

Buying paid seats in advance is the safest option. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

34.8446, 135.7969

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