Three summer days of fireworks and traditional events lighting up Hagi
Hagi Summer Festival
The 2026 edition of Hagi Summer Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01 〜 2026/08/03Ended
- Season / frequency
- From August 1 through the 3rd
- Location
- Various locations in Hagi (around Hagi Commercial Port and Kikugahama Beach, parts of Tamachi Shopping Street and Yoshidacho-dori, and central Hagi)
- Area
- Yamaguchi Prefecture・Hagi 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
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Hagi Summer Festival features fireworks around Hagi Commercial Port and Kikugahama Beach, along with events such as Ofune Uta and the Sumiyoshi procession through the city. Dances, parades, and food stalls join in, turning Hagi’s seaside and city center into a festival stage.
About Hagi Summer Festival
Hagi Summer Festival is a summer festival held in central Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with fireworks, dances, and traditional events.
Some streets in the city center become pedestrian-only, and food stalls and vendors line the streets.
The festival is known for events that make wide use of Hagi’s streets, including a fireworks display, dances involving local residents, Ofune Uta, and the Sumiyoshi mikoshi.
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Festival highlights
The highlight is the Hagi Japan Sea Grand Fireworks Display, which lights up the night sky around Hagi Commercial Port and Kikugahama Beach.
Ofune Uta, the Sumiyoshi mikoshi, and dance floats process through the city, offering a chance to experience events passed down since the feudal domain era.
There are also a citizens’ group dance, parades, food stalls, and vendors, so you can enjoy the festival atmosphere both by the sea and in the city.
Three summer days of fireworks and traditional events lighting up Hagi
What to expect
The festival takes place over several days, with a fireworks display on the first day and city events and traditional events on other days.
The citizens’ group dance begins with an opening parade, followed by the Yoishokosho Parade, the Tokoton Yare-bushi Parade, and performances including and Ishin dances.
On the final day, Ofune Uta, the Sumiyoshi mikoshi, dance floats, and other processions travel through the city.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Hagi Commercial Port and Kikugahama Beach, parts of Tamachi Shopping Street and Yoshidacho-dori, and central Hagi.
- Train and bus
It is about a 25-minute walk from Higashi-Hagi Station on the JR San’in Main Line to the fireworks venue.
The Hagi Bus Center is listed as the stop for highway and local buses.
On August 2 and the 3rd, local bus routes will be changed and some stops will be suspended or relocated.
- By car
Some streets become pedestrian-only during the festival.
Visitors arriving by car are advised to use the temporary parking lots.
- Parking
Kikugahama Parking Lot is listed as paid; Shizuki Daiichi Parking Lot, Hagi Water Reclamation Center, Hagi High School grounds, Hagi Nishi Junior High School grounds, and the Hagi Museum parking lot are listed as free.
Temporary parking lots are open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Event venue 山口県萩市 萩市内各所
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Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The published dates have passed)
The 2026 Hagi Summer Festival was held from August 1 (Saturday) through the 3rd (Monday).
On August 1, the Hagi Japan Sea Grand Fireworks Display was scheduled from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.; on August 2 and the 3rd, city events, pedestrian-only streets, and traditional events were planned.
If the fireworks are canceled, they are scheduled to be postponed to August 2.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Crowds are expected during the fireworks display and city processions, so visitors are advised to allow plenty of time to reach the venue.
Due to the pedestrian-only streets, routes and stops for local buses and the Hagi Circular Maaru Bus will be changed.
Temporary parking lots have restrictions on operating hours and capacity, and school grounds may be unavailable depending on the weather and other conditions.
Nearby attractions
Hagi Castle Town is near the festival venues.
Festival information lists Hagi Castle Town as a spot close to the venues.
It is a sightseeing destination you can also visit when exploring central Hagi or the former castle town.
吉田松陰歴史館
山口県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
山口県立萩美術館・浦上記念館
山口県萩市にある美術館
松陰神社
山口県萩市にある神社
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松陰神社宝物殿至誠館
山口県萩市にある松陰神社の宝物館
熊谷美術館
山口県萩市にある美術館
菊屋家住宅
山口県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
萩博物館
日本の山口県萩市にある総合博物館
Origins and History of Hagi Summer Festival
Originally, in Hagi, the month of June in the lunar calendar was called the Sumiyoshi Festival.
From the Meiji era onward, events were held from July 30 to August 3. Against a background of financial difficulties, the “Hagi Tourism Summer Festival” began in 1963.
Later, the city department in charge, the tourism association, the chamber of commerce, and others became involved, leading to today’s Hagi Summer Festival.
Official information
The Hagi Summer Festival Executive Committee office is located within the Hagi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The contact phone number is 0838-25-3333.
The Hagi Chamber of Commerce and Industry website is listed as the official information source.
Hagi Summer Festival at a Glance
Hagi Summer Festival is a summer festival with fireworks, dances, parades, and traditional events taking place in Hagi’s city center and along the coast.
Events that carry on local history, such as Ofune Uta, the Sumiyoshi mikoshi, and dance floats, process through the city.
In 2026, the festival was held from August 1 through the 3rd, with pedestrian-only streets, traffic restrictions, and bus route changes around the venues.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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