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Top/Chugoku/The 72nd Ube City Fireworks Festival
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The 72nd Ube City Fireworks Festival

Yamaguchi 7/25/2026 (Sat)3500 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Yamaguchi·See the 7 fireworks calendar
The 72nd Ube City Fireworks Festival — consecutively launched fireworks illuminate the sea
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The 72nd Ube City Fireworks Festival — consecutively launched fireworks illuminate the sea

Fireworks count3500 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 30,000 people
Time20:00~20:30
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Ube City's summer fixture lights up Ube Port in Yamaguchi from 20:00 on July 25 with 3,500 shells, drawing more than 30,000 visitors most years. The crowd favorite is the music fireworks, computer-timed to burst in step with the soundtrack. Kotoshiba Station is a 15-minute walk; temporary parking opens at Kotoshiba district park, the city library and Kanbara Elementary, and traffic rules apply around the venue 17:00–21:30.

Overview

The Ube City Fireworks Display launches 3,500 shells over Ube Port in Yamaguchi on July 25, 20:00–20:30, an established summer event that draws 30,000 or more each year. Rapid-fire barrages and the computer-controlled music fireworks — shells bursting in sync with the soundtrack — are the highlights. JR Kotoshiba Station is a 15-minute walk from the venue. On the day, traffic restrictions run 17:00–21:30 around the site, with temporary parking at Kotoshiba district park, Ube City Library, Kanbara Elementary School grounds and more. Arrive about an hour early, as harbor-side walkways get busy. Food stalls mostly take cash, so carry small bills.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time20:00~20:30
VenueUbe Port
Address山口県宇部市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: Temporary parking available (Kotoshiki Block Park, Ube City Library, Kambara Elementary School grounds, etc.))
Organizer0836-31-0251 Ube City Fireworks Festival Executive Committee
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

15 min walk from JR Kotoshiki Station *Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day (5:00 PM–9:30 PM)

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arrive about an hour before the start — entrances and harbor-side walkways get crowded. Traffic restrictions apply around the venue from 17:00 to 21:30 on the day.

With kids

Keep to harbor-side spots away from the water's edge and keep children within sight. With big crowds it is easy to get separated, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Phone and camera shots are fine, but be considerate with tripods in crowded areas. To catch the glow on the sea, keep the water in the lower frame.

Payment

Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins. Temporary parking opens at Kotoshiba district park, Ube City Library, Kanbara Elementary grounds and more.

Venue Location

33.965, 131.2549

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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