A celebration of summer-night fireworks and food, lighting up Beppu’s city and seaside
Beppu Hi no Umi Festival
The 2026 edition of Beppu Hi no Umi Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25 〜 2026/07/26Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every July end / Every year
- Location
- Beppu Station, Beppu Ekimae-dori, Kitahama Park, Matogahama Park, Spa Beach
- Area
- Oita Prefecture・Beppu City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 35 min–1 h 55 min · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free seating available. Fireworks-viewing seats, including BBQ seats and pipe-chair seats, are paid.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This Beppu summer festival features a night market, food festival, and fireworks display, stretching from Beppu Station Square to the seaside.
About Beppu Hi no Umi Festival
The Beppu Hi no Umi Festival is a major summer festival in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture.
Events featuring food stalls, music and dance, and a fireworks display take place at several venues, including Beppu Station Square, Ekimae-dori, Kitahama Park, and Spa Beach.
These events let visitors enjoy Beppu’s summer at multiple venues linking the city center and the seaside.
The 2026 event was held on July 25 and 26.
Source: 令和8年度 べっぷ火の海まつり | 日本一の「おんせん県」大分県の観光情報公式サイト / べっぷ火の海まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is the fireworks display on the final day.
In 2026, 8,888 fireworks were set off from 8:08:08 p.m., with 8-color starmines, a series of 88 large fireworks, and music-synchronized effects lighting up the night sky and sea.
Visitors can also enjoy a night market and food festival near the venues, with local and international dishes.
A celebration of summer-night fireworks and food, lighting up Beppu’s city and seaside
What to expect
Events are held at each venue: the night market takes place around Beppu Station Square and Ekimae-dori, while a food festival is held at Kitahama Park and other venues.
Food stalls offer local specialties and international dishes.
The festival reaches its climax with the fireworks display on the final day. Free seating was available, as well as paid fireworks-viewing seats.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料席あり。
Fireworks-viewing seats, including BBQ seats and pipe-chair seats, are paid.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Multiple venues in Beppu, including Beppu Station, Beppu Ekimae-dori, Kitahama Park, Matogahama Park, and Spa Beach.
- Train and bus
JR Beppu Station is one of the venues.
Some venues are listed as about a 1-minute walk from JR Beppu Station.
- By car
As it gets extremely crowded on the day, visitors are advised to use public transportation.
Source: 【別府市】べっぷ火の海まつり | 【大分市・別府市】夏祭り特集 熱気に心躍らせる夏の恒例イベントはこれ！| まいぷれ[大分市・別府市]
Address Beppu City, Oita Prefecture (Beppu Station, Beppu Ekimae-dori, Kitahama Park, Matogahama Park, Spa Beach)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The 2026 event was held on July 25 (Saturday) and 26 (Sunday).
The fireworks display was scheduled to begin at 8:08:08 p.m. on July 26 (Sunday), the final day.
Opening hours vary by venue, and the night market was scheduled to run from 18:00 to 21:45 on both days.
Source: 令和８年度べっぷ火の海まつり『べっぷ夜市』出店申込受付について ※受付は終了しました。 - 別府商工会議所
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Crowds are expected around the fireworks display and night market, so visitors are advised to travel to the venues by public transportation.
The venues are spread out from Beppu Station Square to the seaside, so it is a good idea to check in advance where the event you want to see will be held.
Fireworks viewing is available from free and paid seats, so check the seating options before you visit.
Nearby attractions
ジュピター
大分県別府市の城島高原パークにある木製コースター
ラクテンチ
大分県別府市にある遊園地
八幡朝見神社
大分県別府市にある神社
別府タワー
大分県別府市にある観光塔
別府公園
大分県別府市にある総合公園
別府市美術館
大分県別府市にある美術館
城島高原パーク
大分県別府市にある遊園地
大分香りの博物館
別府市の博物館
火男火売神社
大分県別府市にある神社
Origins and History of Beppu Hi no Umi Festival
From 1977 to 1997, the Beppu Hi no Umi Festival was held under the name “Beppu Hi no Umi Matsuri.”
The event was later renamed the Beppu Summer Evening Festival, but in 2016, after 19 years, the name “Hi no Umi Festival” was revived.
Today, a wide range of events take place around the station and seaside as part of one of Beppu’s signature summer festivals.
Official information
The official information directs visitors to the Beppu Hi no Umi Festival website.
For inquiries, contact the Beppu Hi no Umi Festival Executive Committee Office (Beppu City Tourism Association).
The phone number is 0977-24-2828.
Beppu Hi no Umi Festival at a Glance
The Beppu Hi no Umi Festival is a summer festival enjoyed across several venues, from Beppu Station Square to Kitahama Park and Spa Beach.
The night market and food festival offer local and international dishes, and 8,888 fireworks lit up the night sky and sea on the final day.
The 2026 event was held on July 25 and 26. As crowds are expected around the venues, public transportation is recommended.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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