Scheduled
68th Sendaigawa Fireworks Display
Kagoshima Prefecture 8/16/2026 (Sun)Approx. 10000 shells
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The 68th Sendaigawa Fireworks Festival — this year's highlight is realistic musical fireworks crafted by three fireworks companies
Fireworks countApprox. 10000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 80,000 people
Time19:40～20:30
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
Around 10,000 shells fire over the Sendai River riverbed in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima on August 16, 2026, from 7:40 pm — one of Kyushu's largest displays, dating back to 1959. Rapid-fire volleys, simultaneous staged shells and music-synced pieces headline the 50-minute program.
Overview
The 68th Sendai River Fireworks Festival runs along the Sendai River riverbed between Nishikaigencho and Odoricho in Satsumasendai City on August 16, 2026, starting 7:40 pm for 50 minutes. Founded in 1959, it draws roughly 80,000 visitors a year to one of Kyushu's biggest displays. The program stacks rapid-fire volleys and simultaneous multiple-shell sequences, with music-synced fireworks woven in. The wide riverbed lets viewers spread out across the whole stretch, with JR Sendai Station a 15-minute walk away and 1,500 parking spaces provided.
Details
Date8/16 (Sun)
End date8/16 (Sun)
Time19:40～20:30
VenueSatsumasendai City, Nishikaimon-cho to Daishoji-cho, Sendai River riverbed area
Address鹿児島県薩摩川内市西開聞町
Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: 1500 cars）
Organizer0996-22-2267 Sendai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)