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GW Fireworks Illusion

Kumamoto 5/2/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2000 shells
This festival ended on 5/5/2026 (Tue).See fireworks festivals in Kumamoto·See the 5 fireworks calendar
Fireworks countApprox. 2000 shells
Expected crowdTBD
TimeTBD
Views0

Summary

The 'GW Fireworks Illusion' is held over four days from May 2 (Sat) to May 5 (holiday) at Greenland, a large amusement park in Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture. As 2000 shells of fireworks bloom across the night sky, a live Japanese taiko drum performance envelops the venue in this powerful and immersive night event. The show starts at 19:40 each day at the Pond Front Square. Viewing is free (separate park admission fee required), making it easy to plan a full day — enjoying attractions during the day and wrapping up with this special collaboration at night. Greenland is known as an amusement park with one of the largest numbers of attractions in Japan, offering a wide variety of rides including coasters and water attractions. During the GW period, children

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Details

Date5/2 (Sat)
End date5/5 (Tue)
TimeTBD
VenueGreenland (Amusement Park)
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsNo
ParkingNo
Organizer0968-66-1112 Information
GW Fireworks Illusion
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GW Fireworks Illusion - Arao Taiko performance and fireworks color the night sky

Access

🚃 By Train

From JR/Nishitetsu Omuta Station, take bus and get off at Greenland Main Gate bus stop, right there

🚗 By Car

Approx. 20 min from Kyushu Expressway Nankan IC, or approx. 25 min from Kikusui IC MAP

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