What time do the fireworks start?

The fireworks run from 20:30 to 21:00 — about 700 shells in 30 minutes. The festival wraps up around 21:00.

Yes — the venue is about 10 minutes from Matsuhashi IC on the Kyushu Expressway, with parking available. Expect departing traffic to build around closing time, so keep your schedule flexible.

Can I get there by train?

The published access information assumes travel by car and does not include a rail route. Check the official site for the latest access details.

Will there be food stalls?

Yes, food stalls will be open. They generally take cash only, so carry extra coins and small bills.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The open ground invites children to roam, so during the busier fireworks window keep them within sight and set a meeting point in advance.

Scheduled

Toyono Town Furusato Festival

Name: Toyono Town Furusato Festival
Start: 2026-08-08T20:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-08T21:00+09:00
Location: Next to Toyono Ground

Kumamoto 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 700 shells

This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Kumamoto·See the 8 fireworks calendar

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Toyono-machi Furusato Festival - The giant blooms of the fireworks are simply breathtaking

Fireworks countApprox. 700 shells

Expected crowd2500 people

Time20:30～21:00

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Toyono Hometown Festival in Uki City, Kumamoto, closes its community celebration on 8 August with 30 minutes of about 700 fireworks over the sports ground. Stage shows of song, taiko drums and kagura dance lead up to a mass townspeople's dance joined by some 300 residents. The venue sits about 10 minutes by car from Matsuhashi IC on the Kyushu Expressway, with parking available.

Overview

Rather than a tourist spectacle, this is a townsfolk gathering — the stage programme of song, taiko and kagura, and the mass dance of around 300 residents, give the evening its local rhythm. Visitors are welcomed into a warm, small-scale atmosphere of about 2,500 attendees. The fireworks begin at 20:30 and run for half an hour, launched beside the Toyono sports ground, where the open sky keeps sightlines good from almost anywhere on the field. Access is easiest by car via Matsuhashi IC (about 10 minutes), and a car park is provided. Departing traffic piles up quickly at the end, so leave a little leeway in your plans.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)

End date8/8 (Sat)

Time20:30～21:00

VenueNext to Toyono Ground

Address熊本県宇城市

Crowd levelSmall ★☆☆☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available:）

Organizer0964-45-2111 Uki City Toyono Town Furusato Festival Executive Committee Office

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

【Car】Approx. 10 min from Kyushu Expressway Matsubase IC

🚗 By Car

Approx. 10 min from Kyushu Expressway Matsubase IC

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the start still leaves you a good choice of spots. The open ground around the venue makes for easy sightlines even at the last minute. Cars converge around 21:00 as the festival ends, so allow extra time for parking and leaving.

With kids

The venue spreads across the sports ground and its surrounds, where children move about freely — keep them within sight as crowds build, and agree on a meeting point in case anyone gets separated.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photography is unrestricted. The sky opens wide above the sports ground, so a wide-angle framing catches the whole display. In crowds, skip tripods and shoot from spots that don't block foot traffic.

Payment

Viewing is free and no advance tickets are needed. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of coins and small bills.

Venue Location

32.6265, 130.6867

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

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