Takehara Summer Festival Fireworks

Summary

About 3,000 fireworks rise from a barge off the J-POWER (EPDC) grounds in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 20:00 to 20:30, as the highlight of the Takehara Summer Festival. The No. 10 shells open to roughly 300 meters across, filling the summer sky over the Seto Inland Sea. A second venue at the Peace Leaf Home Bamboo General Park plans festival stalls and food booths. JR Daijo Station is a 10-minute walk away, with extra trains planned on the JR Kure Line.

Overview

The Takehara Summer Festival fireworks take place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with about 3,000 shells launched from a floating barge offshore of the J-POWER (EPDC) grounds. Fired over the Seto Inland Sea, the display doubles on the water, and the largest shells — No. 10 rounds — open to an estimated 300 meters across, visible from well beyond the main venue. The 20-minute show begins at 20:00; the 2024 edition drew about 20,000 visitors. JR Daijo Station is a 10-minute walk from the venue, and extra trains are planned on the JR Kure Line, making the train a solid choice. Drivers reach the area in about 25 minutes from the Kochi IC on the Sanyo Expressway via Routes 432 and 185, but parking is capped at 750 spaces at ¥1,000 per day, so consider the rails at peak times. A second venue at the Peace Leaf Home Bamboo General Park will host festival stalls and food booths.

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