Minato Festival and Tenjin Festival Fireworks Display

Festival highlights

Highlights of the fireworks display include underwater fireworks launched into the sea and water-surface fireworks that burst before hitting the water.

Colorful starmines and barrages of large fireworks light up the port’s night sky, followed by a spectacular golden willow star mine for the finale.

Enjoy the spectacle over the waters and night sky of Mishima-Kawanoe Port as the festival’s grand finale.

Source: みなと祭花火大会（愛媛県／四国中央市）｜全国のおすすめ花火大会2026｜るるぶ&more.

A summer fireworks festival illuminating the night sky and waters of Mishima-Kawanoe Port

What to expect

The festival takes place over several days and includes events such as a dance competition and a fireworks display.

At the dance competition, a total of 1,000 participants compete to the song “Shikoku Domannaka Ondo.”

At the fireworks display, underwater fireworks, water-surface fireworks, and starmines are launched from Mishima-Kawanoe Port, bringing the evening to a close.

How to take part

The fireworks display is free to watch, and general visitors can enjoy it as spectators.

A total of 1,000 participants compete in the dance competition, but no information is provided on whether general visitors can join as dancers.

If you would like to take part, check in advance whether participants are being recruited and whether any conditions apply.

Source: みなと祭花火大会の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース

Location and access

Venue and address

Mishima-Kawanoe Port (Mishimagawa, Mishima, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture).

Train and bus

About a 10-minute walk from JR Iyomishima Station.

By car

About 10 minutes from the Mishima-Kawanoe Interchange on the Matsuyama Expressway via the National Route 11 bypass.

Parking

Approximately 700 parking spaces are available, and parking is listed as free.

Public parking lots near City Hall are among the suggested options, though some may charge a fee.

Address Mishimagawa, Mishima, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

In 2026, the Minato Festival was held from July 24 to the 25th.

The dance competition was scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 24, and the fireworks display for 8 p.m. to 8:50 p.m. on July 25.

The fireworks display was scheduled to go ahead in light rain and be postponed to July 26 in severe weather.

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Tips for your visit

The 2026 fireworks display was scheduled to go ahead in light rain and be postponed to July 26 in severe weather.

Traffic restrictions are scheduled around the venue from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; vehicles are prohibited from entering the seaside area north of National Route 11.

Approximately 700 parking spaces are listed, but some public parking lots near City Hall charge a fee, so it is a good idea to check the terms before parking.

Nearby attractions

Nearby stops to visit include the inbound Irino Parking Area and the outbound Kamibun Parking Area.

For places to eat, nearby recommendations also include Kumafuku, a specialty egg shop, and Yakitori Awa Odori.

Suggested places to stay include Hotel Route-Inn Shikokuchuo - Mishima-Kawanoe Inter and Hotel Select Inn Shikokuchuo.

Origins and History of Minato Festival and Tenjin Festival Fireworks Display

The Minato Festival began to commemorate the port’s designation as an international trading port.

It is currently listed as a summer event that includes a dance competition and a fireworks display.

The Tenjin Festival Fireworks Display, held at Mishima-Kawanoe Port, takes place as the finale of the Minato Festival.

Source: みなと祭り・天神祭り花火大会 - Wikipedia

Official information

The Shikokuchuo City Tourism Association website is listed as the official source of information.

For inquiries, contact the Shikokuchuo City Mishima Tourism Association at 0896-77-5003.

Event times, postponements, traffic restrictions, and other details may change from year to year, so check the latest information before setting out.

Minato Festival and Tenjin Festival Fireworks Display at a Glance

The Minato Festival and Tenjin Festival Fireworks Display is a summer festival held in Mishima, Shikokuchuo City, featuring a dance competition and fireworks at the port.

Underwater fireworks, water-surface fireworks, starmines, and barrages of large fireworks illuminate the night sky and the water.

The 2026 display was scheduled for July 25. The venue is about a 10-minute walk from JR Iyomishima Station, and admission was free.