What happens in case of rain?

In case of bad weather, the event moves to the next day, Monday, August 17. Check the organizer's announcements for the latest.

Are there daytime events?

From 17:00, the Liberty Natsu Matsuri runs at the social culture hall with a family film screening, mini-games and more.

Is parking available?

Lots around the culture hall and at Ureshino City Hall are free from 18:00 to 21:00 — 500 spaces in total.

Scheduled

53rd Shiota Summer Festival

Name: 53rd Shiota Summer Festival
Start: 2026-08-16T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-16T20:30+09:00
Location: Shiota River Riverside Area

Saga Prefecture 8/16/2026 (Sun)Approx. 1000 shells

This festival ended on 8/16/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Saga Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 53rd Shioda Summer Festival — enjoy the vibrantly colored fireworks in full bloom

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The 53rd Shioda Summer Festival — enjoy the vibrantly colored fireworks in full bloom

Fireworks countApprox. 1000 shells

Expected crowd10,000 people

Time20:00～20:30

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The 53rd Shiota Natsu Matsuri in Ureshino City, Saga, unfolds on Sunday, August 16, 2026 around the Shiota riverbed. From 17:00 the co-hosting Shiota Social Culture Hall runs 'Liberty Natsu Matsuri' indoors — a family film screening and mini-games — before about 1,000 shells rise for 30 minutes from 20:00. Bad weather moves the event to Monday, August 17. Access: a 15-minute bus ride from JR Hizen-Kashima Station to the Ureshino City Hall stop, then a 2-minute walk.

Overview

The festival's shape suits families: fireworks on the riverbed form the core, with indoor events layered on top. From 17:00 the co-hosting culture hall runs 'Liberty Natsu Matsuri' — a family film screening and mini-games — letting everyone spend the warm hours indoors until dusk. Around 1,000 fireworks climb over the Shiota riverbed between 20:00 and 20:30 to close the festival. Parking near the culture hall and city hall is free from 18:00 to 21:00 (500 spaces). By public transport, ride the bus from JR Hizen-Kashima Station toward Takeo or Ureshino Onsen (about 15 minutes) and alight at Ureshino City Hall Mae, a 2-minute walk away. In case of bad weather, the event moves to Monday, August 17. With no dedicated website, follow the organizers' announcements for updates. Stalls take cash.

Details

Date8/16 (Sun)

End date8/16 (Sun)

Time20:00～20:30

VenueShiota River Riverside Area

Address佐賀県嬉野市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 500 free spaces 18:00–21:00, Ureshino City Social and Cultural Hall surrounding parking, Ureshino City Hall parking, etc.）

Organizer0954-66-9320 Shiota Summer Festival Office (inside Liberty)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

From JR Hizen-Kashima Station, take bus (approx. 15 min toward Takeo or Ureshino Onsen), get off at Ureshino City Hall-mae bus stop, 2 min walk

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Nagasaki Expressway Ureshino IC, Approx. 20 min from Nagasaki Expressway Takeo-Kitagata IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Be on the riverbed 30-45 minutes before the start. With indoor programming from 17:00, another good pattern is to spend the early evening at the culture hall and walk over later. Parking opens at 18:00 with 500 spaces — mind the hours.

With kids

Indoor programs — a family film and mini-games — run until the evening, so even small children stay comfortable. On the riverbed, keep children away from the water and agree on a meeting point.

Photography tips

A riverbed venue where bursts and their water reflection can share the frame. The 30-minute program from 20:00 is tight — set up your camera in advance. Night mode and tripods are recommended.

Payment

No paid viewing seats are offered. Parking is free only from 18:00 to 21:00 (500 spaces). Food stalls generally take cash — carry coins.

Venue Location

33.1231, 130.0432

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

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