Is viewing free? Are there paid seats?

Viewing is free and there are no paid or reserved seats. You simply find an open spot around Mihama American Village and look up — arriving a little before the 8 pm start is enough.

How do I get there from Naha Airport?

From Naha Airport's 1F bus stops, buses reach Chatan Gateway in about 70 minutes — the limousine bus from stop 1; Okinawa Bus 143, Tokyo Bus TK05 or the Curry Kanko Airport–Chatan line from stop 5.

Yes. Mihama public parking is free (gates closed 6:00–8:00); the Fisherina lots give two free hours (¥400/day cap, open 24 h). Show nights get busy, so the organizers recommend public transport.

What time do the fireworks start, and how many are launched?

Shows start around 8:00 pm with about 150 shells. End times are not published, so for same-day schedule and weather changes, check the official Instagram (@chatan_kanko).

Does the show go on in rainy weather?

A detailed rain policy is not published. Go/no-go calls and schedule changes are announced on the official Instagram (@chatan_kanko), so check it before heading out on the day.

Scheduled

SEAPORT CHATAN CARNIVAL

Name: SEAPORT CHATAN CARNIVAL
Start: 2026-07-24T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Mihama American Village

Okinawa 7/24/2026 (Fri)Approx. 150 shells

This festival ended on 10/2/2026 (Fri).See fireworks festivals in Okinawa·See the 10 fireworks calendar

SEAPORT CHATAN CARNIVAL — the night view of Mihama American Village and launched fireworks

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SEAPORT CHATAN CARNIVAL — the night view of Mihama American Village and launched fireworks

Fireworks countApprox. 150 shells

Expected crowdTBD

TimeTBD

AdmissionFree viewing

Firing Dates

The confirmed fireworks launch dates for this festival are listed below.

7/24 (Fri)
7/25 (Sat)
7/31 (Fri)
8/1 (Sat)
8/7 (Fri)
8/8 (Sat)
8/13 (Thu)
8/14 (Fri)
8/15 (Sat)
8/16 (Sun)
8/21 (Fri)
8/22 (Sat)
8/28 (Fri)
8/29 (Sat)
9/4 (Fri)
9/5 (Sat)
9/11 (Fri)
9/12 (Sat)
9/18 (Fri)
9/19 (Sat)
9/20 (Sun)
9/21 (Mon)
9/22 (Tue)
9/23 (Wed)
9/25 (Fri)
10/2 (Fri)

Summary

Fireworks are a weekly rhythm in Chatan, not a one-night wonder. The Seaport Chatan Carnival marks its 40th edition in 2026: about 150 shells rise over Mihama American Village on 26 evenings from July 24 to October 2, each show starting around 8 pm. Viewing is free with no reserved seats, so dinner and shopping pair naturally with the show. The season closes on Friday, October 2.

Overview

On Okinawa's west coast, Chatan runs its summer on fireworks. The Seaport Chatan Carnival, the resort town's flagship event marking its 40th edition, sets 26 fireworks evenings from July 24 to October 2, 2026 — mostly weekends, with consecutive nights around mid-August Obon and late-September holidays. Each show starts around 8 pm at Mihama American Village, with about 150 shells rising against the village lights and the sea. There are no tickets or reserved seats — eat at one of the village's restaurants, then watch from any open spot. Buses from Naha Airport reach Chatan Gateway in about 70 minutes; by expressway, it is 20 minutes from Okinawa-Minami IC. The Mihama public lot is free (Fisherina lots: two free hours, ¥400 daily cap), but public transport is smarter on show nights.

Details

Date7/24 (Fri)

End date10/2 (Fri)

TimeTBD

VenueMihama American Village

Address沖縄県中頭郡北谷町美浜美国村入口

Crowd levelSmall ★☆☆☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingYes（Available: Chatan Town Mihama Public Parking: Free (closed 6:00–8:00), Chatan Fisherina Public Parking No.1–3: 2 hours free (max 400 yen/day, 24 hours). Use of public transportation is recommended.）

OrganizerChatan Town Tourism Information Center

Last verified9/25/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

[Bus] Approx. 70 min from Naha Airport Domestic Terminal 1F bus stop to Chatan Gateway. *From Platform 1: Airport Limousine Bus; from Platform 5: Okinawa Bus Route 143, Tokyo Bus (TK05), Curry Kanko Naha Airport–Chatan route. [Car] Approx. 20 min from Okinawa Expressway Okinawa-Minami IC. Approx. 60 min from Naha Airport

🚗 By Car

Approx. 20 min from Okinawa Expressway Okinawa-Minami IC. Approx. 60 min from Naha Airport

Info for International Visitors

Rain policy

The detailed rain policy is not published. For go/no-go calls and schedule changes, check the official Instagram (@chatan_kanko).

Best arrival time

Shows start around 8 pm. As viewing is unreserved, move to an open spot with a clear view toward the sea 30–60 minutes before the start. The area gets busy on event nights, which is why the organizers recommend public transport.

Tickets & seats

Viewing is free with no paid or reserved seats — no tickets needed. On event nights anyone can watch from around Mihama American Village.

Best viewing spots

The venue is the Mihama American Village area itself. With no fixed seating, the basic play is to find an open spot with a clear line toward the sea. A local advantage: finish dinner at one of the village's restaurants and step straight into the show.

With kids

Crowds make it easy to lose sight of children, so agree on a meeting point in advance. The village is well lit and easy to walk, with shops nearby offering places to rest.

Photography tips

The fun of shooting here is framing the fireworks with the village lights; from the seaside, reflections on the water can join the shot. It gets dark, so a phone or camera with night mode or shake reduction helps.

Payment

There are no festival food stalls; meals come from the village's restaurants. Payment options differ by store, so carrying some cash is a safe bet.

Sources

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Venue Location

26.315, 127.7606

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