24th Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Grand Fireworks Display

Summary

The Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Grand Fireworks takes place at Kagoshima Port's Honko area on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:30. In its 24th year, around 15,000 fireworks — among the largest displays in Kyushu — rise with Sakurajima as the backdrop, drawing about 150,000 visitors. The program features creative fireworks, special star mines, the traditional simultaneous 2-shaku shell salvo and a music-synced finale with large shells. There is no parking at the venue; come by public transport (15 minutes on foot from JR Kagoshima Station), and buy the limited paid seats early.

Overview

Now in its 24th year, the Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Grand Fireworks fills the sky over Kagoshima Port's Honko area on Saturday, August 29, from 19:30 to 20:30 with roughly 15,000 shells — one of Kyushu's biggest displays — drawing around 150,000 visitors. Fireworks rising with Sakurajima in the background is what sets this event apart, and the bay-side venue feels wonderfully open. The program ranges from vivid creative fireworks and special star mines to the traditional simultaneous 2-shaku salvo, closing with a music-synced finale that includes large shells. There is no parking, so plan on public transport — the venue is a 15-minute walk from JR Kagoshima Station. Paid seats are limited, so buy them early; the latest sales information is on the official website.

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