What time do the fireworks start?

From 20:00 to 20:30 — a full 30 minutes with about 2,000 shells.

How do I get to the venue from the airport?

Take the bus bound for Chiana from Okinoerabu Airport, get off at Wadomae, and walk 5 minutes.

Yes, free parking for about 200 cars.

What is the festival schedule?

It opens with the eve-of-festival parade on July 26; on the day, maritime races including the boat race start at 9 am, and the fireworks run from 8 pm. See the Town of Wadomari website for details.

Scheduled

66th Wadomari Town Port Festival

Name: 66th Wadomari Town Port Festival
Start: 2026-08-02T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-02T20:30+09:00
Location: Wadomari Port

Kagoshima Prefecture 8/2/2026 (Sun)Approx. 2000 shells

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

The 66th Wadomari Port Festival — dynamic fireworks are launched

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The 66th Wadomari Port Festival — dynamic fireworks are launched

Fireworks countApprox. 2000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 2,000 people

Time20:00～20:30

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

Wadomari Port on Okinoerabu Island, Kagoshima, hosts one of the largest fireworks displays in the Amami Islands on Sunday, August 2, 2026 — about 2,000 shells over 30 minutes from 20:00. The port festival opens with an eve parade on July 26, and the main day starts at 9 am with boat races on the water before the night sky takes over. Buses run from Okinoerabu Airport (alight at Wadomae, 5 minutes' walk), with free parking for about 200 cars.

Overview

The Wadomari port festival begins with the July 26 eve parade, and on August 2 the harbor rings with cheers from the morning's boat races on down to dusk. Then comes the highlight: 30 minutes of about 2,000 fireworks from 20:00, a scale that ranks among the largest in the Amami island group. Food stalls line the harbor, so spectators can graze on local specialties while they watch. Reach the venue by bus from Okinoerabu Airport bound for Chiana, alighting at Wadomae and walking five minutes; a free lot holds about 200 cars. For the day's program and any changes, check the Town of Wadomari's official website.

Details

Date8/2 (Sun)

End date8/2 (Sun)

Time20:00～20:30

VenueWadomari Port

Address鹿児島県大島郡和泊町

Crowd levelSmall ★☆☆☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 200 cars, free）

Organizer0997-92-0148 Wadomari Town Port Festival Fireworks Executive Committee (Wadomari Town Chamber of Commerce)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

[Car] From Okinoerabu Airport, take a bus (bound for China) and get off at Wana bus stop, 5 min walk, then 5 min walk from Wadomari Port

🚗 By Car

From Okinoerabu Airport, take a bus (bound for China) and get off at Wana bus stop, 5 min walk, then 5 min walk from Wadomari Port

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

The fireworks run 30 minutes from 20:00. Arrive around the port 30–45 minutes early to choose a good spot along the breakwater; come by mid-morning if you also want to watch the boat races in the daytime.

With kids

The venue is a working harbor — keep children away from the water's edge and moored boats. With events like the boat race, there is plenty for kids, but pack sun protection for the daytime.

Photography tips

Frame the harbor lights and boat silhouettes in the foreground with the bursts filling the sky for a distinctly island shot. The 30-minute program is long enough to enjoy working with a tripod.

Payment

Food stalls are set up, so bring cash to sample the local eats. Parking is free.

Venue Location

27.3937, 128.6359

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

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