Summer-night fireworks in Kimotsuki illuminate the waters of the Takayama River
Takayama Summer Festival Fireworks Display
The 2026 edition of Takayama Summer Festival Fireworks Display has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/17Ended
- Season / frequency
- Usually in October
- Location
- Takayama River riverbank
- Area
- Kagoshima Prefecture・Kimotsuki District, Kimotsuki Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 50 min–2 h 20 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A fireworks display held on the banks of the Takayama River in Kimotsuki Town, Kagoshima Prefecture. Around 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky as part of the eve-of-festival celebration for the Takayama Festival.
About Takayama Summer Festival Fireworks Display
This fireworks display takes place on the banks of the Takayama River and is listed as an autumn event in Kimotsuki Town.
The eve-of-festival celebration for the Takayama Yabusame Festival centers on fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Making the most of its riverside setting, the event offers views of the fireworks reflected on the water.
Source: 年間イベント／肝付町
Festival highlights
The highlight is the sight of around 5,000 fireworks bursting in the night sky.
You can watch from the riverbank and enjoy not only the fireworks themselves but also their reflections on the water.
In some past editions, food stalls and a special stage were set up in addition to the fireworks, but check the event announcement for details each year.
Source: 【きもつき情報局】高山の夜空を彩る4000発の花火（2013年） | 肝付町観光案内所
Summer-night fireworks in Kimotsuki illuminate the waters of the Takayama River
What to expect
Visitors watch the fireworks from the open area on the banks of the Takayama River.
The fireworks display takes place the day before the Takayama Yabusame Festival and is held in the evening.
In some past editions, viewing areas, food stalls, and a special stage were set up on the riverbank, allowing visitors to enjoy the venue before and after the fireworks display.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Takayama River riverbank.
Shintomi, Kimotsuki, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture (〒893-1207).
- By car
50 minutes by car from Tarumizu Port.
Source: 高山やぶさめ祭花火大会 / 鹿児島県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
Address 〒893-1207 Shintomi, Kimotsuki, Kimotsuki District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event is announced for October 17 (Saturday), from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Around 5,000 fireworks are launched as part of the eve-of-festival celebration for the Takayama Yabusame Festival.
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 Kagoshima Prefecture / Kimotsuki District, Kimotsuki Town (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Yabusame-no-Sato General Park, the Kimotsuki Town History and Folklore Museum, the Tsukazaki Kofun Group, and Takayama Onsen Dome.
All are listed as attractions within Kimotsuki Town.
Official information
The Kimotsuki Town official website is listed as the URL for detailed event information.
Takayama Summer Festival Fireworks Display at a Glance
The Takayama Summer Festival Fireworks Display takes place on the banks of the Takayama River in Kimotsuki Town.
Around 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky, and their reflections on the water are another highlight.
The 2026 event is scheduled for October 17 (Saturday), from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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