A harbor-town fireworks festival that lights up the night sky over Hiroshima Port and the seaside
Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth
- Area
- Hiroshima Prefecture・Hiroshima City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 50 min–4 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.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Sponsor seats cost ¥1,000 to ¥33,000 per contribution, with capacity varying by seat type.
- Age restrictions
- Children of elementary school age and older need a viewing seat ticket. One preschool child may accompany each adult.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, featuring around 10,000 fireworks launched from offshore of Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth.
About Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival
Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held in Ujina and at Hiroshima Port in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City.
The fireworks are launched from offshore of Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth, and can be watched from the seaside venue.
The event has been held every year on the fourth Saturday of July and is cherished as a harbor festival that brings color to summer in Hiroshima.
Source: 広島みなと夢花火大会 - Wikipedia / 開催概要 ｜ 広島みなと 夢 花火大会
Festival highlights
The highlight is around 10,000 fireworks launched from offshore of Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth.
In 2026, fireworks lit up the seaside venue for an hour from 8 p.m.
The opening ceremony, including the opening address, takes place from 7:20 p.m. on the stage in the lawn plaza at Ujina Hatoba Park. Information is also provided about this start time, which is separate from the main fireworks display.
A harbor-town fireworks festival that lights up the night sky over Hiroshima Port and the seaside
What to expect
In 2026, the venue opened at 5 p.m., and the opening ceremony was held from 7:20 p.m. on the stage in the lawn plaza at Ujina Hatoba Park.
Fireworks were then launched offshore of Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Seating options include tatami-style seating, bench seats, lawn seating, folding chairs, and standing areas, with reserved and unreserved seating depending on the type.
How to take part
This is an event for watching fireworks. General visitors can enjoy them from the viewing seats or around the venue.
A viewing seat ticket is required to use the viewing seats for sponsors, and people without a ticket cannot enter.
For areas where you can watch without using a paid seat, such as a box seat or bench seat, follow the guidance for each venue.
To use a sponsor seat, apply as an individual sponsor and pay the sponsorship fee to receive a viewing seat ticket.
In 2026, applications were accepted online or by return postcard. The second round of applications was accepted online or at convenience store counters.
Capacity and the number of applications allowed vary by seat type, and seats cannot be selected.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hiroshima Port 10,000-ton Berth (3 Ujina-kaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City).
The fireworks are launched offshore from Hiroshima Port 10,000-ton Berth.
- Train and bus
Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway Ujina Line to Kaigan-dori stop, then walk about 15 minutes.
Direct shuttle buses ran from the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station to the venue entrance, taking about 30 minutes one way and about 20 minutes on the return trip.
- By car
In 2026, traffic restrictions were in place from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Vehicles without a vehicle pass could not enter the restricted area.
- Parking
There is no parking at the venue.
Use of buses and trains is recommended.
Source: Traffic restrictions · 交通機関 ｜ 広島みなと 夢 花火大会
Address 3-chome Ujinakaigan, Minami Ward, Hiroshima City
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the event was held on July 25 (Saturday). The venue opened at 5 p.m., and fireworks were launched from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event goes ahead in rainy weather, but it will be canceled if it cannot be held that day due to a typhoon or other circumstances.
From fiscal 2027 onward, the event is scheduled to move to the fourth Saturday of September.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Heavy crowds are expected around the venue, so visitors are advised to allow plenty of time to get there, even if they have reserved seats.
Please take care not to claim a spot in advance around the venue. Flying or filming with drones, and watching from a SUP, sea kayak, or similar craft are prohibited.
The use of open flames and smoking are restricted in the sponsor seating areas. It is a good idea to decide on a meeting point in case you become separated from a child.
Nearby attractions
お好み村
広島県広島市中区にあるフードテーマパーク
写真：Taisyo ; Uploaded to Commons by Nihonjoe / CC BY 3.0
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ひろしま美術館
広島県広島市中区にある美術館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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マツダミュージアム
広島市南区にある企業博物館
尾長天満宮
広島県広島市東区にある神社
平和記念公園
広島市にある公園
広島市こども文化科学館
広島市中央公園内にある科学館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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広島市交通科学館
広島県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
広島市安佐動物公園
広島県の観光名所のスポットです。
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
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広島市植物公園
広島県広島市佐伯区倉重にある都市公園
広島市江波山気象館
Museums
広島市現代美術館
広島県広島市南区にある美術館
写真：Taisyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY 3.0
Photo source ·Origins and History of Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival
Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival is a harbor fireworks festival organized by the Hiroshima Festival Committee and others.
According to information from Hiroshima City, the event has been held on the fourth Saturday of July since fiscal 2003.
In 2026, in light of safety concerns caused by the intense heat in recent years, a policy was announced to move the event to the fourth Saturday of September from fiscal 2027 onward.
Official information
Details on the event, sponsor seating, traffic restrictions, and transportation are available on the official Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival website.
The 2026 official information includes the event date, venue, fireworks schedule, arrangements for rainy weather, and advice on using public transportation.
Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival at a Glance
Hiroshima Minato Yume Fireworks Festival is a harbor fireworks festival in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, where visitors can enjoy around 10,000 fireworks launched from offshore of Hiroshima Port's 10,000-ton berth.
In 2026, the event was held on July 25. The opening ceremony began at 7:20 p.m., followed by fireworks from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Visitors are advised to use public transportation and check crowding, traffic restrictions, and the entry conditions for their seating area before setting out.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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