A summer fireworks display of light and sound, bringing color to the night sky over Hisai
Hisai Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Hisai Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early August / Every year
- Location
- Grounds of the JGSDF Hisai Camp
- Area
- Mie Prefecture・Tsu City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 h · bullet train + connecting 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.
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This event lets you enjoy fireworks bursting overhead to music in the heart of Hisai, Tsu City. This event of mass and fireworks, which has continued since Showa 36, brings color to summer in Hisai.
About Hisai Fireworks Festival
The Hisai Fireworks Festival is an annual fireworks event held in the Hisai area of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture.
It began in Showa 36 alongside a folk dance competition and has long been a beloved event in the heart of Hisai.
One of its defining features is that fireworks are launched close to the viewing area at the JGSDF Hisai Camp grounds.
In 2019, it was renamed from its former name, “Summer Festa in Hisai,” to its current name.
Source: 津市合併20周年第65回久居花火大会 | イベント | 観光三重(かんこうみえ) / 久居花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is the immersive experience of fireworks bursting overhead, close to both the launch site and the viewing area.
The fireworks are also choreographed to music, letting you enjoy light and sound together.
The finale, which moves from a 200-meter aerial Niagara to the Kin Dai Falls display, is another signature feature of this event.
More than 4,000 fireworks were planned for 2026.
Source: 久居花火大会の詳しい内容を入手！どこよりもわかりやすい情報をお届けします！ - 津の時間。（津市観光協会）
A summer fireworks display of light and sound, bringing color to the night sky over Hisai
What to expect
The event begins at 6 p.m. You can enjoy the opening events and a mass Bon Odori by the Hisai Folk Dance Preservation Association while waiting for the fireworks.
Food stalls are expected around the venue, so you can also enjoy sampling food before or after the fireworks.
At night, fireworks are launched to music, offering a dazzling interplay of light and sound from the nearby viewing area.
Source: 久居花火大会│久居まつり公式サイト
How to take part
You can do more than watch the fireworks: anyone can join the Citizens’ Grand Dance before the show.
You can experience a local event by watching the dances performed by the Hisai Folk Dance Preservation Association or joining the circle.
For opportunities to perform in or help organize the fireworks themselves, please check the separately announced recruitment information.
The Citizens’ Grand Dance is introduced as an event anyone can join.
If you wish to participate, check the information for the relevant year for the registration location, start time, and whether advance registration is required.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hisai Garrison Grounds (3006 Hisai Shinmachi, Tsu City).
- Train and bus
A 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Hisai Station.
If you take a Mie Kotsu bus, the venue is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Hisai Station.
- By car
Visitors are advised to stay away from the area around the venue and use public transportation.
A shuttle bus for sponsors operated, but no shuttle bus for the general public operated.
- Parking
You can use the temporary parking lot at Aeon Hisai free of charge.
There is no temporary parking near the venue, and the Hisai Station East Exit parking lot cannot be used on the day.
Address 3006 Hisai Shinmachi, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Hisai Fireworks Festival was held on August 1 (Saturday).
The event was scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., with fireworks starting at 7:45 p.m. In case of severe weather, it was planned to be postponed to August 2 (Sunday).
According to the official information, the event scheduled for August 1, 2026 went ahead as planned and has ended.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Entry to the venue begins at 6 a.m. on the day of the event. Entry the previous day or at night is prohibited.
Please avoid taking up more space than necessary or setting up tents. Dispose of your garbage in the bins at the venue or take it home with you.
Bringing or flying drones and riding bicycles on pedestrian-only roads are not permitted.
Trains are crowded on the way back, so it’s a good idea to buy your ticket or top up your IC card in advance.
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Origins and History of Hisai Fireworks Festival
The Hisai Fireworks Festival is said to have begun in Showa 36 alongside a folk dance competition.
The event count carries over from its former name, “Summer Festa in Hisai,” with the 2019 event designated as the 58th.
The event was canceled for 2 consecutive years, 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2019, the event was renamed the Hisai Fireworks Festival.
Official information
Event information, venue details, traffic restrictions, and notices are available on the official website of the Hisai Festival Executive Committee.
Information was published for the 65th event in 2026, including the date and time, fireworks launch site, temporary parking, and entry times.
The official website also provides updates on the day's event status, a venue map, and directions from the temporary parking lot to the venue.
Hisai Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Hisai Fireworks Festival is a summer event where you can enjoy fireworks launched close to the viewing area in the heart of Hisai, Tsu City.
Highlights include fireworks choreographed to music, as well as the mass Bon Odori and food stalls before the fireworks.
In 2026, it was held at the JGSDF Hisai Camp grounds on August 1. Admission was free, and the venue was a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Hisai Station.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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