Kisarazu Port Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the Yassai Mossai Dance Festival along Fujimi-dori and the fireworks display at Kisarazu Port’s inner harbor.

The 2026 dance festival featured 69 dance groups and 3,800 dancers.

The fireworks display included a giant Star Mine, 5 consecutive 2-shaku shells, and underwater fireworks, with approximately 17,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky.

Source: 市長のひとこと（令和8年度）／木更津市 / 第79回木更津港まつり開催！木更津の夏を彩る2日間 | ポスターができました！ - 木更津おでかけナビ

2 days at the port, bringing color to Kisarazu’s summer with dancing and fireworks

What to expect

The festival follows a schedule of dancing on August 14 and enjoying fireworks on the 15th.

At the dance festival, many dance groups perform along Fujimi-dori, while a variety of fireworks are launched from Kisarazu Port’s inner harbor.

A volunteer cleanup to improve the environment around the venue was also held early the next morning, on the 16th, in 2026, with 246 people taking part.

How to take part

People participate in the dance festival as members of dance groups, but check for each event whether general visitors can take part and whether recruitment is open.

The 2026 event featured 69 dance groups and 3,800 dancers.

246 people took part in the post-event volunteer cleanup, offering an opportunity to get involved in the community beyond watching the event.

Location and access

Venue and address

The Yassai Mossai Dance Festival takes place on Fujimi-dori, and the fireworks display takes place in Kisarazu Port’s inner harbor.

Train and bus

The nearest station is JR Kisarazu Station’s West Exit (Minato Exit).

August 14, 2026・On the 15th, due to traffic restrictions, boarding and drop-off points for local and highway buses departing from Kisarazu Station’s West Exit were changed. The Tokyu Bus stop at Kisarazu Station’s West Exit was relocated for the entire day to a temporary stop on the East Exit side of Kisarazu Station.

By car

Roads around the venue are congested on the day of the fireworks display. In 2026, traffic restrictions were in place from 5:30 p.m. until around 10 p.m.

If arriving by car, please use the designated parking lot.

Parking

Free and paid parking are available.

Paid parking is available to reservation holders only, and the designated parking lot closes at 10:30 p.m.

Source: 第79回木更津港まつり花火大会の注意事項／木更津市

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

In 2026, the Yassai Mossai Dance Festival was held on August 14 (Friday), and the fireworks display on August 15 (Saturday).

The dance festival was scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the fireworks display from 7:05 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Kisarazu Port Festival is held over 2 days each year, on August 14 and the 15th.

Source: 第79回木更津港まつりプログラム広告等の募集／木更津市 / 第79回木更津港まつり花火大会スポンサーの募集／木更津市

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Tips for your visit

The area around the venue and the station gets crowded on the day of the fireworks display, so visitors are advised to use public transportation.

Claiming a spot before the day of the event, barbecuing or using handheld fireworks inside the venue, and bringing pets are prohibited.

If it rains while you are watching the fireworks, please do not use an umbrella; bring a raincoat or similar.

Nearby attractions

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Origins and History of Kisarazu Port Festival

Kisarazu Port Festival began in 1948, soon after the end of the war, to commemorate local pioneers.

It is now held over 2 days, with the Yassai Mossai Dance Festival on August 14 and the fireworks display on the 15th.

It is scheduled to mark its 79th edition in 2026, with the following year marking its 80th edition.

Official information

Official information about Kisarazu Port Festival is available on the Kisarazu City official website.

It includes the 2026 program, the Yassai Mossai Dance Festival, the fireworks display, parking, and viewing guidelines.

For the latest information on traffic restrictions and viewing areas for each edition, please check Kisarazu City’s updates.

Kisarazu Port Festival at a Glance

Kisarazu Port Festival is a summer festival in Kisarazu comprising the Yassai Mossai Dance Festival on August 14 and the fireworks display on the 15th.

Highlights include performances by dance groups and fireworks launched from Kisarazu Port’s inner harbor.

It was held as its 79th edition in 2026; visitors should check information on traffic restrictions, parking, and claiming a spot.