Hitachi’s summer fireworks lighting up the coastal night sky and water
Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- Aug / Every year
- Location
- Kawarago Port
- Area
- Ibaraki Prefecture・Hitachi 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
- Highlights and activities
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival at Kawarago Port in Hitachi City, where you can enjoy fireworks launched over the sea and the coastal scenery.
About Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival
Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks festival held around Kawarago Beach in Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Enjoy fireworks launched over the sea from Kawarago Beach or around Kawarago Port.
Kawarago Beach is known for its white sand and clear waters, and the fireworks festival is a beloved feature of summer in Hitachi.
In 2026, it was listed under the name “Hitachi Kawarago Fireworks Festival.”
Source: 河原子海岸｜日立市公式ウェブサイト / ひたち河原子花火大会 | 観光いばらき公式ホームページ
Festival highlights
The highlight is fireworks over the sea lighting up the night sky and water.
About 2,500 fireworks were planned for 2026, with the display described as being produced by Nomura Fireworks.
Past event information has included large-shell fireworks, Star Mines, and Star Mine Specials, creating a display that makes the most of the open coastal setting.
Stage events, food stalls, and food trucks are also planned before the fireworks.
Source: 河原子海上花火大会 - Wikipedia
Hitachi’s summer fireworks lighting up the coastal night sky and water
What to expect
In 2026, stage events, food stalls, and food trucks begin at 4 p.m., followed by fireworks starting at 7:30 p.m.
The fireworks are launched over the sea at Kawarago Port and enjoyed from the shore.
You can enjoy food and events near the venue while waiting for things to begin.
The event information says that in severe weather, it will be postponed until the following day.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Kawarago Port (Kawarago-cho, Hitachi City).
- Train and bus
From Hitachi-Taga Station on the JR Joban Line, take an Ibaraki Kotsu bus to the Kawarago stop, then walk about 7 minutes.
- By car
About 15 minutes from the Hitachi-Chuo Interchange on the Joban Expressway.
- Parking
Information lists 160 spaces at Kawarago Kitahama Parking Lot, 80 at Kawarago Elementary School, 50 at Higashikanesawa Viewpoint Parking Lot, and 100 at the former Taga Clinic parking lot.
Address Kawarago-cho, Hitachi City
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event date is August 1 (Saturday).
Stage events, food stalls, and food trucks are scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with fireworks starting at 7:30 p.m.
In severe weather, the event will be postponed until the following day.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Nearby attractions
Kawarago Beach near the venue is home to Kawarago Swimming Beach and Kawarago Kitahama Sports Plaza.
Tsushima Shrine is enshrined on Eboshi Rock, a symbol of the coast, and a monument inscribed with a poem by Fujita Toko stands halfway up the rock.
Kawarago Beach is also described as a surfing spot, so you can enjoy the coastal scenery along with the fireworks.
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茨城県日立市にある都市公園
日立市郷土博物館
茨城県日立市にある博物館
神峰神社
茨城県日立市宮田町にある神社
Official information
Information from the Hitachi City Tourism and Products Association is listed as official information.
Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival at a Glance
Kawarago Sea Fireworks Festival is a summer event where you can enjoy fireworks over the sea at Kawarago Port in Hitachi City.
In 2026, the event was held on August 1, with related events and stalls from 4 p.m. and fireworks scheduled from 7:30 p.m.
About 2,500 fireworks light up the night sky and water, framed by the scenery of Kawarago Beach.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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