Hamadama Town Fireworks Festival

Summary

On July 24, 2026, 1,600 fireworks rise over Hamasaki Beach in the Hamatama district of Karatsu, Saga, in a 30-minute show starting at 8 p.m. The launch points sit close to the shoreline, so bursts open almost within reach before their light rains down onto the sea — a scene best enjoyed at an easy pace from the sand. Parking near the venue is limited and organizers recommend arriving by public transport; JR Hamasaki Station is a 10-minute walk from the beach.

Overview

This hometown-style display returns to Hamasaki Beach for 2026 on Friday, July 24, firing 1,600 shells between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. Because the launch positions lie close to the coast, spectators on the sand get a short, intimate distance to the bursts, and the sight of fireworks raining light onto the night sea suits a relaxed evening on a beach sheet. JR Hamasaki Station puts you a 10-minute walk from the venue; by car it is about 55 minutes from the Taku interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Since parking spaces on the night are limited, the organizers ask visitors to use public transport where possible. The event is run by the Green Beach House seaside facility, with information also available through the Karatsu tourism association.

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