Hamatama fireworks: 1300 bursts illuminating the shore, night sky, and water
Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/24Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Hamasaki Beach, Hamatama-cho
- Area
- Saga Prefecture・Karatsu City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 50 min–2 h 10 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This Karatsu City fireworks display features fireworks launched near Hamasaki Beach, illuminating the night sky and the sea.
About Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival
The Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival is an annual fireworks display held near Hamasaki Beach in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.
1300 fireworks are launched over about 30 minutes, and from the beach and other spots, visitors can enjoy the fireworks raining down over the sea and illuminating the water, along with the night sky.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation to get to the venue.
Festival highlights
The highlight is 1300 fireworks launched near Hamasaki Beach.
The fireworks illuminate the night sky for about 30 minutes, and from the beach and other spots, you can also see their light reflected on the water.
One distinctive feature of the Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival is that you can take in the sea and the night sky at the same time.
Hamatama fireworks: 1300 bursts illuminating the shore, night sky, and water
What to expect
The fireworks are launched near Hamasaki Beach and continue for about 30 minutes.
Hamasaki Beach and other locations are listed as viewing spots, where visitors can sit on the shore and watch the fireworks illuminate the night sky and water.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation to get to the venue on the day.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hamasaki Beach, Hamatama-cho (Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from JR Hamasaki Station
- By car
About 45 minutes from the Taku IC on the Nagasaki Expressway / about 5 minutes from the Ham玉 exit on the Nijo-Hamatama Road
- Parking
No parking
Address Hamasaki Beach, Hamatama-cho, Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年7月24日（金）20:00から開催されました。
In severe weather, it was to be postponed to July 27 (Monday).
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Saga Prefecture / Karatsu City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Visitors are advised to use public transportation to get to the venue.
There is no parking.
Visitors are advised to sit on the sand at Hamasaki Beach and other spots to watch the fireworks.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Hamasaki Beach, Manyo no Sato Park, Uomidai Park, Mount Kagami, and the Kagamiyama Observation Terrace.
Other nearby attractions include Suwa Shrine, Tamashima Shrine, Taniguchi Kofun, and Yokota-shimo Kofun.
佐賀県立名護屋城博物館
佐賀県唐津市にある博物館
写真：Aboshi at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
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名護屋城
佐賀県の城跡
写真：Aboshi at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo source ·
唐津神社
佐賀県唐津市南城内にある神社
末盧館
佐賀県唐津市にある博物館
河村美術館
佐賀県唐津市にある美術館
鏡神社
唐津市にある神社
Origins and History of Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival
The Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival is described as an annual fireworks display in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture.
Set near Hamasaki Beach, it is introduced as an event where visitors can enjoy the fireworks and the scenery over the sea.
The founding period and historical changes are not explained.
Official information
問い合わせ先：浜玉観光運営委員会（グリーンビーチハウス内）
電話：080-7010-6213
Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Ham玉 Town Fireworks Festival is an annual fireworks display held near Hamasaki Beach in Karatsu City.
1300 fireworks are launched over about 30 minutes, and visitors can enjoy the lights illuminating the night sky and water from the beach and other spots.
2026年は7月24日（金）20:00から開催され、荒天時は7月27日に延期する案内でした。
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
