A Kusayama celebration where fireworks and dekotora lights brighten the mountain village’s night sky
Kusayama Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- Around mid-August to early September each year / Every year
- Location
- Former Tamba-Sasayama Municipal Nishiki Kita Elementary School grounds and the area around Kusayama Onsen (Enpō and Hongō districts)
- Area
- Hyogo Prefecture・Tamba-Sasayama City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 40 min–3 h 10 min · bullet train)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.
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission fee applies
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This event combines fireworks with local festivities in the Kusayama area of Tamba-Sasayama City. Along with musical fireworks and anniversary fireworks, visitors can enjoy an exhibition and photo session featuring dekotora trucks from across Japan.
About Kusayama Fireworks Festival
Kusayama Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival and community revitalization event held in the Nishiki Kita and Kusayama areas of Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture.
It is organized by the local volunteer group Goyukai and features dekotora displays and photo sessions, as well as stage events, in addition to the fireworks.
It began with the aim of bringing renewed vitality to the mountain village community and continues with support from local residents and businesses.
Source: 草山花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The main attractions are musical fireworks that light up the night sky in sync with several pieces of music, and anniversary fireworks that convey heartfelt messages.
The area sits in a basin-like landscape surrounded by mountains, and the resounding echoes of the fireworks across the mountains are said to be one of its striking features.
In addition, the illuminated decorations and andon lamps on dekotora trucks from across Japan join the fireworks in the night sky, creating scenes visitors can enjoy photographing.
A Kusayama celebration where fireworks and dekotora lights brighten the mountain village’s night sky
What to expect
Around 1,000 fireworks are launched at the venue, including musical and anniversary fireworks.
An exhibition and photo session featuring dekotora trucks take place alongside the fireworks, followed at night by a light-up show showcasing the vehicles’ illuminated decorations.
The venue stage hosts events such as a local karaoke contest, while charity activities include fundraising, a bazaar, and stalls.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：入場料あり
Location and access
- Venue and address
The former Tamba-Sasayama Municipal Nishiki Kita Elementary School grounds and the area around Kusayama Onsen (Enpō and Hongō districts).
Event venue 兵庫県丹波篠山市 旧丹波篠山市立西紀北小学校グラウンドおよび草山温泉
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
It is usually held from mid-August to around early September.
2026年は開催15周年の節目とされています。
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Nearby attractions
篠山城
兵庫県丹波篠山市にある城跡
Origins and History of Kusayama Fireworks Festival
Kusayama Fireworks Festival was founded with the aim of bringing renewed vitality to the Kusayama area, a mountain village in northern Tamba-Sasayama City.
It is organized by the local volunteer group Goyukai and held with the support of local residents and businesses.
In 2026, the event marks its 15th anniversary and is presented as a community event featuring dekotora displays and charity activities in addition to the fireworks festival.
Official information
Details are posted on the official Instagram account for Goyukai Kusayama Fireworks Festival.
Kusayama Fireworks Festival at a Glance
Kusayama Fireworks Festival is an event held from summer into early autumn in the Kusayama area of Tamba-Sasayama City, surrounded by mountains, where visitors can enjoy fireworks alongside local festivities.
Musical and anniversary fireworks, along with the dekotora exhibition and photo session and the trucks’ nighttime illuminations, are major highlights.
The event also supports community revitalization and charity, and 2026 marks its 15th anniversary.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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