Kashima fireworks light up the night sky and lake at Kitaura
Kashima City Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Kashima City Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year
- Location
- Shore of Lake Kitaura (near Ofunatsu)
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Kashima City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 10 min–1 h 30 min · limited express)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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Reserved seating is available for purchase.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Kashima City Fireworks Festival lights up the night sky and lake with waterborne fireworks and starmine displays on the shore of Lake Kitaura. With the West Ichino as a backdrop, enjoy a bright summer night in Kashima.
About Kashima City Fireworks Festival
The Kashima City Fireworks Festival is held on the shore of Lake Kitaura in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Waterborne fireworks and starmine displays light up the night sky and lake against the backdrop of the West Ichino Torii, which stands in Lake Kitaura.
A highlight of summer in Kashima, the event brings a festive glow to the local night.
Source: 鹿嶋市花火大会（令和8年度開催について） - 鹿嶋市ホームページ
Festival highlights
One highlight is the waterborne fireworks, which can be enjoyed alongside the scenery of Lake Kitaura.
Fireworks that spread close to the water and starmine displays launched into the night sky offer different views from around the venue.
Past events have also featured a rapid-fire fireworks finale, and the festival is described as continuing its spectacular displays right through to the end.
Source: 鹿嶋市花火大会 - Wikipedia
Kashima fireworks light up the night sky and lake at Kitaura
What to expect
Spectators can enjoy fireworks lighting up the night sky and lake from around the venue on the shore of Lake Kitaura.
The 2026 fireworks were announced as starting at 7:30 p.m., with waterborne fireworks and starmine displays at the heart of the event.
Reserved seating is also available for purchase. The venue was announced as opening for spot reservations from 7 a.m. on the day of the event.
How to take part
General visitors can watch the fireworks.
The event is described as being primarily for spectators, and no opportunity for the general public to participate in launching the fireworks is mentioned.
If you would like to sit while watching, reserved seating is available for purchase.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Ofunatsu, Kashima City (shore of Lake Kitaura).
- Train and bus
Kashima-Jingu Station can be reached on the JR Kashima Line or the Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai Kashima Line.
There will be no free shuttle buses to the venue in 2026.
- By car
From the Tokyo area, directions are available for traveling to Kashima via Itako IC.
Traffic restrictions will be in place on the day of the event. Once restrictions on the embankment take effect, vehicles cannot drive or park there.
- Parking
Several parking areas for visitors reserving spots will be set up in the Ofunatsu district of Kashima City. They can be used until 12 p.m. on the day of the event.
Address Ofunatsu, Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture (shore of Lake Kitaura)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to take place from 7:30 p.m. on July 4 (Saturday) on the shore of Lake Kitaura in Ofunatsu, Kashima City.
In the event of severe weather, fog, or strong winds, it was scheduled to be postponed until the following day, July 5 (Sunday).
Whether the event will go ahead is to be announced via disaster-prevention radio and the official X account of the Kashima City Commerce and Tourism Division.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day of the event.
In 2026, traffic restrictions on the embankment begin at 6 a.m. After restrictions take effect, vehicles cannot drive or park on the embankment.
Spots can be reserved from 7 a.m. on the day of the event. Items placed earlier may be removed and disposed of.
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Official information
The tourism information on the official Kashima City website provides details on the date and time, venue, postponement conditions, traffic information, and spot-reservation rules for fiscal year Reiwa 8.
Whether the event will go ahead is scheduled to be announced via disaster-prevention radio and the official X account of the Kashima City Commerce and Tourism Division.
The Kashima City Tourism Association’s phone number is also listed as a contact.
Kashima City Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Kashima City Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display set against the shore of Lake Kitaura, featuring waterborne fireworks and starmine displays.
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to take place from 7:30 p.m. on July 4 in Ofunatsu, Kashima City, with postponement to the following day planned in the event of severe weather and other conditions.
Before visiting, be sure to check traffic restrictions around the venue, the absence of shuttle bus service, and when you can start reserving a spot.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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