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Top/Kyushu/Okinawa/39th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition
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39th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition

Kumamoto 10/17/2026 (Sat)14000 shells
Fireworks count14000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 30 0,000 people
Time18:00~20:30
Views0

Summary

A fireworks competition where pyrotechnicians from across Japan, from Akita in the north to Kagoshima in the south, compete in skill. Held at the Kumagawa Riverside Green Space in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, this marks the 39th edition. Attracting over 300,000 visitors annually, the event features competition fireworks such as 5-gou shells, 10-gou shells, and star mines, along with opening fireworks, music-synchronized musical fireworks, and sponsored fireworks launched in succession, coloring the night sky for about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Local product exhibitions and food stalls also line the venue, making it a night to fully enjoy not only the fireworks but also the charm of the region.

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Details

Date10/17 (Sat)
End date10/17 (Sat)
Time18:00~20:30
VenueKumagawa Riverside Green Space (upstream of Shin-Hagiwara Bridge)
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available: 2500+ vehicles, some paid. Temporary parking available. *Check official website for details)
Organizer0965-33-4132 Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition Executive Committee Office (within Yatsushiro City Tourism Promotion Division)
第39回 やつしろ全国花火競技大会 1万4000発もの花火が夜空を豪快に彩る
やつしろ全国花火競技大会実行委員会
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第39回 やつしろ全国花火競技大会 1万4000発もの花火が夜空を豪快に彩る

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR/Hisatsu Orange Railway Yatsushiro Station

🚗 By Car

From Kyushu Expressway Yatsushiro IC or Yatsushiro-Minami IC to various temporary parking lots in the city. From parking lots, walk or take a paid shuttle bus (500 yen round trip) from some parking lots to the venue MAP

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Related Links

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