What time do the fireworks start?

Please confirm the start time on the organiser's official website. Aim to arrive about an hour before it begins.

How big is the display?

Around 10,000 shells go up in about 60 minutes, closing with a three-shaku shell among Kyushu's largest, funded by citizens' donations.

Parking for about 800 cars is provided, though spaces are limited. JR Makurazaki Station is a ten-minute walk away, so coming by train is an alternative.

When should I arrive?

Plan to be there about an hour before the start. Spots along the breakwater fill from the quay outward.

Scheduled

Satsuma Kuroshio 'Kibaran Umi' Makurazaki Port Festival Fireworks Display

Name: Satsuma Kuroshio 'Kibaran Umi' Makurazaki Port Festival Fireworks Display
Start: 2026-08-02
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Makurazaki Port Breakwater

Kagoshima Prefecture 8/2/2026 (Sun)Approx. 10000 shells

This festival ended on 8/2/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Kagoshima Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Satsuma Kuroshio 'Kibaran Umi' Makurazaki Port Festival Fireworks Display

きばらん海まつり事務局

Satsuma Kuroshio 'Kibarankai' Makurazaki Port Festival Fireworks Festival — the fireworks launched one after another are sure to be photogenic

Fireworks countApprox. 10000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 40,000 people

TimeTBD

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Makurazaki's port festival fireworks, staged at the harbour breakwater on 2 August, close the Kibarankai celebrations with a concentrated hour of around 10,000 shells. The finale belongs to a three-shaku shell among Kyushu's largest, funded by citizens' donations. JR Makurazaki Station is a ten-minute walk away; about 800 parking spaces are provided, and the start time should be confirmed on the official site before setting out.

Overview

On the southern tip of Kagoshima's Satsuma Peninsula, the port town of Makurazaki closes its summer festival with a one-hour barrage of roughly 10,000 fireworks on 2 August. The finale belongs to the citizens: a three-shaku shell among Kyushu's biggest, paid for by local donations, bursts above the harbour. The breakwater venue puts viewers close to the water and the light it holds. Parking for about 800 cars is signposted, though spaces are limited, and the ten-minute walk from JR Makurazaki Station is a reliable alternative. Start times vary, so check the official website before arranging your evening.

Details

Date8/2 (Sun)

End date8/2 (Sun)

TimeTBD

VenueMakurazaki Port Breakwater

Address鹿児島県枕崎市

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingYes（Available: 800 cars）

Organizer0993-72-1072 Kibaran Umi Festival Office

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR Makurazaki Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 60 min from Ei IC on the Ibusuki Skyline

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive about an hour before the start. Viewing spots along the harbour breakwater concentrate near the quay, so earlier arrival secures a front vantage. Do not forget to confirm the start time on the official website. Parking holds about 800 cars, but spaces are limited — coming via JR Makurazaki Station (a ten-minute walk) is an alternative.

With kids

Foot traffic on the breakwater thickens — keep children by the hand and away from the quay and the water. Moving around during the roughly 60-minute programme is hard, so finish toilet trips and drinks beforehand.

Photography tips

Photography is allowed, but be considerate with tripods in the crowded parts of the breakwater. The three-shaku finale shell opens high and wide, so a wide angle embracing the harbour works better than a telephoto.

Payment

No paid seating or food stalls are advertised. Carrying cash is handy for shops and eateries around the port.

Venue Location

31.2751, 130.2988

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

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