When do the fireworks go up?

The display is planned for August 11, 2026, from 20:30 to 21:00 along the Yabakei Dam lakeside. The shell count is undetermined, so check the organizer's announcements for updates.

How do I get there by train?

It is about 40 minutes by taxi from Nakatsu Station on the JR Nippo Main Line. The venue sits in the mountains, so keep an eye on last services if relying on public transport.

A temporary parking lot with 300 spaces is arranged. Arrive early to be safe. By car, it is about 30 minutes from the Hita IC on the Oita Expressway.

Where can I check the latest festival information?

Updates are posted on the festival's Facebook page. Checking it before you set out — including day-of arrangements — makes the visit smoother.

Scheduled

44th Yabakei Lakeside Festival

Name: 44th Yabakei Lakeside Festival
Start: 2026-08-11T20:30+09:00
End: 2026-08-11T21:00+09:00
Location: Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture

Oita 8/11/2026 (Tue)TBD

This festival ended on 8/11/2026 (Tue).See fireworks festivals in Oita·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 44th Yabakei Lakeside Festival - Fireworks shine over the open lake

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The 44th Yabakei Lakeside Festival - Fireworks shine over the open lake

Fireworks countTBD

Expected crowd5000 people

Time20:30～21:00

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

On August 11, 2026, the shores of Yabakei Dam in Nakatsu City, Oita fill with the 44th Yabakei Lakeside Festival — a volunteer-run gathering born from a wish to give local children summer memories, closing with fireworks over the mountain lake. Reaching the venue takes about 40 minutes by taxi from Nakatsu Station, or 30 minutes by car from the Hita IC.

Overview

This festival has been carried by local hands since its founding, and its scale has stayed neighborly: food stalls, families, and a lakeside evening that ends with fireworks reflected in the water. The 2026 edition is its 44th, held on August 11 from 20:30 to 21:00. The shell count has not been announced, so treat the organizer's updates as the source of truth. Access leans on wheels: roughly 40 minutes by taxi from JR Nakatsu Station on the Nippo Main Line, or about 30 minutes from the Hita IC on the Oita Expressway, with a temporary lot of 300 spaces. The festival posts news on its Facebook page, which is worth a look before departure. Come in the late afternoon, enjoy the water and stalls, and stay for the light on the lake.

Details

Date8/11 (Tue)

End date8/11 (Tue)

Time20:30～21:00

VenueNakatsu City, Oita Prefecture

Address大分県中津市中津

Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 300 temporary parking spaces）

Organizer0979-54-2996 Festival day

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 40 min by taxi from JR Nippō Main Line Nakatsu Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 30 min from Hita IC on the Oita Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

The fireworks are scheduled for 20:30. Arrive at the lakeside 30–45 minutes early to secure a clear viewing spot. The mountain venue has limited transport options, so allow plenty of time and come by car or taxi.

With kids

The festival began with local volunteers' wish to give children summer memories, and it keeps a family-friendly feel. Viewing is along the lakeshore, so keep children away from the water's edge and hold hands once it gets dark.

Photography tips

Including the fireworks mirrored on the lake gives you a shot only a mountain lake can offer. At night, steady the camera on a tripod and slow the shutter to record the trails of light.

Payment

Viewing is free and there is no paid seating. A temporary lot with 300 spaces is provided, but the mountain location means congestion is likely — an early arrival is the safe choice. Stall food and drinks cost extra.

Venue Location

33.6049, 131.1884

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