Three days coloring Fukui’s summer, carrying forward hopes for recovery
Fukui Phoenix Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukui Phoenix Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/31 〜 2026/08/02Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Around Fukui Station, the Asuwa River riverbed, the street in front of the station, Phoenix Plaza Elpis Hall, and other venues
- Area
- Fukui Prefecture・Fukui City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 50 min–3 h 20 min · bullet train)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.
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer festival in Fukui City, featuring fireworks, folk dancing, , music, and food events around Fukui Station.
About Fukui Phoenix Festival
The Fukui Phoenix Festival is a summer festival in Fukui City, with a variety of events—including fireworks, folk dancing, YOSAKOI, and music—taking place around Fukui Station.
It began to celebrate recovery from the devastation of war, earthquakes, and floods, and to express hopes for further development.
Events and performances organized by both public and private-sector groups take place at several venues in the city center.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the Fukui Phoenix Fireworks, lighting up the night sky over the Asuwa River riverbed, and the folk dance festival and YOSAKOI Icchorai on the street in front of the station.
At YOSAKOI, teams from Fukui Prefecture and beyond perform in a parade, and the Phoenix Grand Prize is decided through a final performance by the outstanding teams.
Marching, where you can enjoy music and performances, is also one of the festival’s major events.
Three days coloring Fukui’s summer, carrying forward hopes for recovery
What to expect
The festival takes place over several days, with visitors enjoying fireworks, folk dancing, YOSAKOI, food events, and more at different venues.
At the folk dance festival, participants dance through the streets to songs such as “Icchorai-bushi,” while another section features choreography incorporating J-pop.
At YOSAKOI, you can watch parade performances and the final performance. Food events are also held near the station.
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy the festival by watching or experiencing fireworks, dancing, performances, music, food, and more.
YOSAKOI features teams from Fukui Prefecture and beyond, while the folk dance event mainly consists of performances by scheduled participants.
Please check the recruitment information for each edition to see whether general participants can join as dancers.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The areas around Fukui Station, the Asuwa River riverbed, the station-front tram street, and the Elpis Grand Hall at Phoenix Plaza, among others.
- Train and bus
It is about a 10-minute walk from the east exit of Fukui Station to the Fukui Phoenix Fireworks venue.
Some Fukui Railway sections are scheduled to be suspended during the festival, with replacement bus service planned.
- By car
Traffic restrictions apply on the station-front tram street and surrounding roads, as well as around the fireworks venue.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation.
- Parking
Nearby parking lots are expected to be full.
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Dates and season
2026 Festival Information (The listed dates have passed)
The main events in 2026 were announced as scheduled for July 31 (Fri) through August 2 (Sun).
The Fukui Phoenix Fireworks will be held on July 31, the folk dance festival on August 1, and YOSAKOI Icchorai on August 2.
Marching for One Million People will be held separately from the main events on August 23 (Sun).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
During the fireworks, vehicle access is prohibited on embankments and bridges around the Asuwa River and on nearby roads, and the area around the launch site is off-limits.
Traffic restrictions and congestion are also expected around the station-front tram street, so allow plenty of time to get around.
As the event takes place during a hot time of year, replenish fluids and salt regularly, and use cooling spaces as needed.
Nearby attractions
Around Fukui Station, the festival’s main hub, are facilities selling local food and souvenirs, including Hapirin, Kurufu Fukui Station, Fukui City Tourist Products Hall Fukufukan, and Seibu Fukui Store.
You can look for habutae mochi, Echizen soba, local sake, heshiko, and more around the station, making it a good place to shop alongside your festival visit.
When visiting Hapirin Square, one of the event venues, or the area around the street in front of the station, check the event schedule and traffic restrictions for each day.
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Origins and History of Fukui Phoenix Festival
The Fukui Phoenix Festival originated as the Fukui Festival, which began in Showa 29.
It began as an event to mourn the dead and express gratitude for recovery, likening Fukui City’s revival after disasters such as air raids and earthquakes to the rebirth of a phoenix.
The festival adopted its current name following the 30th-anniversary event in Showa 58. Later, events reflecting the times, such as YOSAKOI Icchorai, were added.
Official information
For information on dates, venues for each event, traffic restrictions, and heatstroke precautions, see the Fukui Phoenix Festival feature on Fukui City’s official tourism website, Fukuiro.
The festival is organized by the Fukui Phoenix Festival Executive Committee Secretariat.
Contact information varies depending on the fireworks or other event.
Fukui Phoenix Festival at a Glance
The Fukui Phoenix Festival began with hopes for recovery and features a variety of events around Fukui Station and the Asuwa River riverbed.
The 2026 program was announced as featuring fireworks, folk dancing, and YOSAKOI, as well as food events and marching.
As events are held at several venues and the program changes each day, checking the time and location of the events you want to see before you go can make your visit more enjoyable.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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