22nd Shimanto Citizens' Festival Noryo Fireworks Display

Summary

The 22nd Shimanto Citizens' Festival Noryo Fireworks close the Shimanto Shiminsai in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture, on August 29, 2026. Around 6,000 shells rise over the Shimanto River — known as Japan's last clear stream — from the riverbed at the foot of the red iron bridge, packed into just 30 minutes from 20:00 and fired in step with music. About 50,000 visitors are expected for the finale of Nakamura's summer festival.

Overview

The 22nd Shimanto Shiminsai Noryo Hanabi Taikai is held on the Shimanto River riverbed at the foot of the red iron bridge in Shimanto City, Kochi Prefecture, on August 29, 2026. It closes the Shimanto Citizens' Festival, which announces summer's arrival in Nakamura, known as a 'little Kyoto', with about 6,000 shells fired between 20:00 and 20:30. The signature is the music-synced, near-continuous firing centered on star mines — a dense 30-minute program. The venue is a 30-minute walk from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway, or about 60 minutes by car from Shimanto-Chuo IC on the Kochi Expressway (about 90 minutes from Tsushima-Takada IC on the Uwajima route). Parking includes about 1,000 free spaces plus about 600 paid spaces by advance reservation. Paid viewing seats are also offered — buying in advance is the sure way, and details are on the official website.

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