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Top/Kyushu/Okinawa/Uto Jizo Festival Fireworks Display
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Uto Jizo Festival Fireworks Display

Kumamoto 8/23/2026 (Sun)Approx. 1500 shells
Fireworks countApprox. 1500 shells
Expected crowdTBD
Time19:45~20:15
Views0

Summary

Fireworks are launched as part of the 'Uto Jizo Festival' in Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is said to have begun about 370 years ago. The 'Uto Jizo Festival' is one of the three great summer festivals of Higo, alongside the 'Kawashiri Shoro Nagashi' and 'Yamaga Lantern Festival.' Each year, approx. 1500 shells color the night sky of Uto in a spectacular sight, making it one of the prefecture's premier festivals that draws large crowds.

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Details

Date8/23 (Sun)
End date8/23 (Sun)
Time19:45~20:15
VenueUto City Zendojimachi Countryside Area
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
うと地蔵まつり 花火大会 祭りと共に夜空に咲く花火を堪能できる
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うと地蔵まつり 花火大会 祭りと共に夜空に咲く花火を堪能できる

Access

🚃 By Train

20 min walk from JR Uto Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 min from Kyushu Expressway Matsubase IC via Route 3 *Traffic restrictions around the venue on the day (from 18:00) MAP

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Related Links

  • Oita 'Yume' Fireworks↗
  • Oita Prefecture Tourism Association↗