[*Only the event dates and times have been updated to 2026 information. Details for scheduled events will be updated as they are confirmed.] A fireworks display in Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture, held along the Sendai River, one of Kyushu's three major rivers. Begun in 1959, it has become a beloved summer tradition in the region. Approx. 10000 shells illuminate the night sky, drawing approx. 80000 spectators each year, making it one of the largest displays in Kyushu. Enjoy rapid-fire sequences, simultaneous launches of set-piece fireworks, and a collaboration of music and fireworks.
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The 68th Sendaigawa Fireworks Festival — this year's highlight is realistic musical fireworks crafted by three fireworks companies