Iizuka’s historic special-effect fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Onga River
Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/09/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Sep / Every year
- Location
- Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River
- Area
- Fukuoka Prefecture・Iizuka 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
- Participation fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/10/23
The Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival is held on Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River in Iizuka City. Highlights include special-effect fireworks such as Niagara Falls and the street stalls lining the area around the venue.
About Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival
The Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival is held on Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River in Iizuka City.
Its first event took place in Taisho 11, and it is described as a summer tradition of Iizuka City with a long history.
In addition to the aerial fireworks, street stalls line the area around the venue, and the event has long been cherished as a major occasion in Chikuho.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the large-scale special-effect fireworks, including Niagara Falls.
Aerial fireworks illuminate the night sky, unfolding alongside the special-effect fireworks.
Many street stalls line the area around the venue, adding to the lively summer-festival atmosphere.
Iizuka’s historic special-effect fireworks lighting up the night sky over the Onga River
What to expect
At the festival, fireworks are launched into the night sky from the venue on Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River.
Special-effect fireworks such as Niagara Falls unfold, illuminating the night alongside the aerial fireworks.
Street stalls line the area around the venue, bringing together the experience of watching fireworks and the lively festival atmosphere.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River, Iizuka City (Onga River riverbed)
- Train and bus
Walk from JR Shin-Iizuka Station
Source: 第102回 飯塚納涼花火大会（飯塚市）の打ち上げ数・日程など - 花火大会2026 - ウォーカープラス
Address 820-0068 Ongagawa riverbed, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
- Event has ended
2026/09/25
- Season
Sep
- Frequency
Every year
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Fukuoka Prefecture / Iizuka City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Please refrain from sitting on the embankment road or laying out sheets to watch the fireworks, and follow the on-site guidance and staff instructions.
Source: 第102回飯塚納涼花火大会2026｜日程 · 約6,000発 · Parking · アクセス情報 - Parkey公式サイト
Origins and History of Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival
The Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival held its first event in Taisho 11.
It is introduced as a fireworks festival with a long history and has become a summer tradition of Iizuka City.
Today, it is presented as a major event in Chikuho, known for special-effect fireworks such as Niagara Falls and its street stalls.
Official information
主催者：飯塚花火委員会
問い合わせ：飯塚商工会議所 0948-22-1007
公式サイト：Official website
Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival is a historic fireworks festival that held its first event in Taisho 11.
Set on Nakano-shima Island in the Onga River, the night sky is illuminated by special-effect fireworks, including Niagara Falls, as well as aerial fireworks.
Street stalls also line the area around the venue, and the festival is introduced as a summer tradition of Iizuka City.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/23
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