Scheduled
The 59th Kikugawa Summer Festival Fireworks Display
Yamaguchi 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2000 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Yamaguchi·See the 7 fireworks calendar
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The 59th Kikugawa Summer Festival Fireworks Festival — since Heisei 14, large lantern Yamakasa floats have been set up alongside the fireworks festival to liven up the festival
Fireworks countApprox. 2000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 20,000 people
Time20:00～20:45
AdmissionPaid seats
Summary
The Kikukawa Summer Festival in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, dates to 1968 and marks its 59th edition in 2026. On Saturday, July 25, the grounds around the Kikukawa Fureai Kaikan open at 16:00 with dance and music stages and a bazaar, before about 2,000 fireworks fill the sky from 20:00 to 20:45. The festival runs alongside the Arasada Gion Festival, the traditional annual rite of Yasaka Shrine. Reserved paid seats are available.
Overview
The Kikukawa Summer Festival has been a fixture of the Kikukawa district in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, since 1968 (Showa 43); the 2026 edition is the 59th. It is held together with the Arasada Gion Festival, the traditional annual rite of Yasaka Shrine, giving the day an added layer of local character. Gates open at 16:00, and dance performances by community groups, live music and a bazaar keep visitors busy through the late afternoon. The fireworks begin at 20:00, with about 2,000 shells launched over 45 minutes around the Kikukawa Fureai Kaikan square. The venue is a five-minute walk from the Tabu bus stop, about 15 minutes by bus from JR Kozuki Station, or about 10 minutes by car from the Kozuki IC on the Chugoku Expressway. Reserved paid seats are offered — check the organizer's announcements for ticketing and parking details.
Details
Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time20:00～20:45
VenueAround Kikugawa Fureai Hall Plaza
Address山口県下関市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available）
OrganizerKikugawa Town Tourism Association (Kikugawa General Branch Office Regional Policy Division)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)