Matsuyama’s summer fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea at Mitsu Pier
Matsuyama Port Festival
The 2026 edition of Matsuyama Port Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- The first Saturday in August / Every year
- Location
- Mitsu Pier
- Area
- Ehime Prefecture・Matsuyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 25 min–1 h 45 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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free seating is available. Paid seats vary by type, including chair seats at 3,000 yen per person (3,500 yen on the day).
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Matsuyama Port Festival is a summer event featuring fireworks and Suigun drums against the backdrop of the night sky and sea at Mitsu Pier.
About Matsuyama Port Festival
Matsuyama Port Festival is a summer fireworks festival held mainly at Mitsuhama Port in Matsuyama City.
At Mitsu Pier, fireworks are launched from land, over the water, and underwater, creating three-dimensional displays that make the most of the harbor scenery.
The event has been held since 1951, and local students also perform before the fireworks.
Source: 松山港まつり - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
The highlight is a display of fireworks that spreads not only across the night sky but also over the surface of the sea.
Enjoy displays that make use of the harbor’s water, including starmines, underwater fireworks, and underwater peacock fireworks that fan out.
Before the fireworks, the powerful sound of local students’ Suigun drums creates a striking spectacle of its own.
Source: 【2026】松山港まつり三津浜花火大会｜愛媛のイベントを探す｜愛媛県の公式観光サイト【いよ観ネット】
Matsuyama’s summer fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea at Mitsu Pier
What to expect
Before the fireworks begin, local elementary school students perform with a brass band, followed by junior high school students playing Suigun drums.
After that, fireworks are scheduled to be launched from land, over the water, and underwater from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Both general admission and paid seating are available. Paid seating options include chair and table seats.
Source: Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival | Matsuyama Port Festival
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：無料席あり。
Paid seats vary by type, including chair seats at 3,000 yen per person (3,500 yen on the day).
Location and access
- Venue and address
Mitsu Pier, Matsuyama City (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
- Train and bus
About a 15-minute walk from Mitsu Station on the Iyo Railway Takahama Line, or about a 30-minute walk from Mitsuhama Station on the JR Shikoku Yosan Line.
In 2026, extra services will operate at Iyo Railway Mitsu Station, on the city tram, and at JR Mitsuhama Station.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue.
Crowds are expected after 6 p.m., and using public transportation is recommended.
- Parking
Free parking is available, but spaces are limited.
Address Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the festival was held on August 1 (Saturday), and was postponed to August 2 (Sunday) in case of severe weather.
The fireworks were scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In a typical year, the festival takes place on the first Saturday of August.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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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 Ehime Prefecture / Matsuyama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue, and crowds are expected after 6 p.m.
Open flames and drones are prohibited, and smoking is prohibited throughout the venue. You must take your rubbish home with you.
Please refrain from bringing chairs, tables, or picnic mats, and watch your step around uneven surfaces.
Source: 会場交通案内・有料席案内｜三津浜花火大会
Nearby attractions
セキ美術館
愛媛県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
伊丹十三記念館
愛媛県松山市にある博物館
伊佐爾波神社
松山市にある神社
坂の上の雲ミュージアム
愛媛県松山市にある博物館
城山公園
愛媛県松山市にある公園
子規堂
愛媛県松山市にある、正岡子規にちなむ観光施設
写真：Iyo at Japanese Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo source ·
愛媛大学ミュージアム
愛媛県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
愛媛県美術館
愛媛県松山市にある美術館
愛媛縣護國神社
愛媛県松山市にある護国神社
松山城
愛媛県松山市にある城
松山城二之丸史跡庭園
愛媛県松山市の史跡庭園
松山市立子規記念博物館
俳人正岡子規を記念する愛媛県松山市立の博物館
Origins and History of Matsuyama Port Festival
Matsuyama Port Festival has been held since 1951 (Showa 26).
Today, this fireworks festival is held at Mitsuhama Port and is known for its combination of fireworks launched from land, over the water, and underwater.
The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the spread of COVID-19.
Official information
公式サイト：三津浜花火大会｜松山港まつり
Matsuyama Port Festival at a Glance
Matsuyama Port Festival is a summer event in Matsuyama City where you can enjoy fireworks over the water and underwater at Mitsu Pier.
In 2026, it was held on August 1, preceded by performances from local students’ brass band and Suigun drums.
Traffic restrictions and congestion are expected around the venue, so arriving by train is recommended.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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