What time do the fireworks run?

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 20:45–21:15, with fireworks including large shakudama shells.

How many shells are launched?

The number has not been published. Shells including large shakudama are planned.

Is parking available?

No. The venue is a 5-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station, so walking from the station or the hot-spring district is the practical choice.

Will there be food stalls?

No food stalls are planned, so have meals and drinks sorted out in town beforehand.

When is the Yufuin Basin Festival held?

It runs for two days every August 15 and 16. The Kojosai ritual and the fireworks take place on the 15th, and a bon-odori folk dance gathering closes the festival on the 16th.

Scheduled

41st Yufuin Basin Fireworks

Name: 41st Yufuin Basin Fireworks
Start: 2026-08-15T20:45+09:00
End: 2026-08-15T21:15+09:00
Location: Miyagawa Riverside

Oita 8/15/2026 (Sat)Not disclosed

This festival ended on 8/15/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Oita·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 41st Yufuin Basin Fireworks - 400 fireworks illuminate the night sky

ゆふいん盆地花火実行委員会

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The 41st Yufuin Basin Fireworks - 400 fireworks illuminate the night sky

Fireworks countNot disclosed

Expected crowdUndisclosed

Time20:45～21:15

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Yufuin Basin Fireworks, the opening-night display of the Yufuin Basin Festival, takes place along the Miyagawa riverbank in Yufu City, Oita, on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 20:45 to 21:15. Fireworks including large shakudama shells rise over the pastoral basin landscape that surrounds Yufuin's hot-spring town. The two-day festival continues on August 16 with a bon-odori folk dance gathering. The venue is a 5-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station, and there is no parking.

Overview

The Yufuin Basin Festival lights up the hot-spring town of Yufuin for two days every August 15 and 16. Its first night belongs to the Yufuin Basin Fireworks — the 41st edition in 2026 — held on Saturday, August 15 from 20:45 to 21:15 on the Miyagawa riverbank, a five-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station. From the open riverbank, fireworks including large shakudama shells rise against the silhouette of the basin's mountains and farmland, a scene unique to Yufuin's inland setting. August 15 also hosts the Kojosai ritual alongside the display, and the festival closes on August 16 with a bon-odori folk dance gathering. Viewing is free, and there is no parking at the venue, so walking from the station or from inns in town is the practical choice. Food stalls are not planned — eat beforehand in Yufuin's town area. For the latest status, check announcements from the organizers or the city of Yufu.

Details

Date8/15 (Sat)

End date8/15 (Sat)

Time20:45～21:15

VenueMiyagawa Riverside

Address大分県由布市

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingNo

Organizer0977-84-2445 Yufu City Commerce and Industry Association Yufuin Branch

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

5 min walk from JR Yufuin Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 5 min from Yufuin IC on the Oita Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to reach the riverbank 30–45 minutes before the 20:45 start to secure a spot. The venue is a 5-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station and has no parking, so the walking route from the station or the hot-spring district is the standard approach. Roads in town also get busy in the summer tourist season.

Best viewing spots

The venue is the Miyagawa riverbank, a five-minute walk from JR Yufuin Station, where fireworks including large shakudama shells rise into the basin's open night sky over pastoral scenery. With no paid seats, you can watch from any position along the riverbank.

With kids

It is a riverside venue, so keep children away from the water's edge with an adult holding their hand. With the 20:45 start, letting children rest beforehand makes the wait easier. Set your meeting point before crowds build.

Photography tips

Photography is free. The basin stays clear at night, making it easy to frame bursts against the mountain and farmland silhouettes. The riverbank fills with people, so place tripods where they won't block the path.

Payment

Viewing is free. No food stalls are planned, so eat beforehand in Yufuin's town area and bring drinks with you.

Venue Location

33.1992, 131.4451

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

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