Sakaide's fireworks over the water, illuminating the port against the backdrop of the Seto Ohashi Bridge
Sakaide Ohashi Festival
The 2026 edition of Sakaide Ohashi Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/11Ended
- Season / frequency
- Held annually
- Location
- Around Sakaide Port (Central Pier venue and West Quay venue)
- Area
- Kagawa Prefecture・Sakaide City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 15 min–1 h 35 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
- Paid viewing seats: Pair seats, 6,000 yen; table seats, 20,000 yen. Free for children aged 3 and under when seated on an adult’s lap.
- Age restrictions
- Free for children aged 3 and under only when watching from an adult’s lap
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Sakaide Ohashi Festival brings color to summer in Sakaide City. In 2026, the event focused solely on the fireworks display over the water, with about 5,000 fireworks launched against the backdrop of the illuminated Seto Ohashi Bridge.
About Sakaide Ohashi Festival
Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a local summer event held in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture.
The program was revised in 2026, with the grand dance and taikodai performances suspended and only the fireworks display over the water held.
The event took place at Sakaide Port, with about 5,000 fireworks lighting the night sky against the backdrop of the illuminated Seto Ohashi Bridge.
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Festival highlights
The main attraction in 2026 was a display of about 5,000 fireworks over the water, with the Seto Ohashi Bridge as a backdrop.
The fireworks were presented in 5 parts, combining music and laser beams, and included shaped fireworks, the traditional Japanese chrysanthemum and peony fireworks, and traditional Japanese-style fireworks.
The finale featured 20 large shells fired in rapid succession, crown fireworks, and a large aerial Niagara cascade spanning about 250 meters.
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Sakaide's fireworks over the water, illuminating the port against the backdrop of the Seto Ohashi Bridge
What to expect
In previous years, the festival featured a pre-festival event, a Seto Ohashi Bridge parade, open-entry dance groups, a grand dance, taikodai performances, and a fireworks display over the water, held in sequence.
Highlights included the grand dance, in which local residents took part, and the performances where taikodai were lifted high all at once.
In 2026, the format changed to a one-day event where visitors could watch fireworks over the water at night around Sakaide Port.
How to take part
In 2026, the grand dance and taikodai float competition were suspended, and no events inviting members of the public to take part as performers were listed.
Visitors can enjoy the fireworks from the official viewing areas around Sakaide Port.
Paid viewing seats were also available, and the Central Wharf and West Quay venues were listed as official viewing areas.
Tickets for paid viewing seats were purchased online.
Pair seats include 2 chairs and cost 6,000 yen; table seats include 1 table and 4 chairs and cost 20,000 yen.
The 2026 paid viewing seats were reported as sold out. Children aged 3 and under could enter free only when watching from an adult’s lap.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Around Sakaide Port (Central Wharf venue and West Quay venue).
- Train and bus
JR Sakaide Station is listed as the nearest station.
- By car
Vehicle traffic restrictions were in effect near the venue from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and congestion on Sanuki Hamakaido was expected.
A detour via National Route 11 was recommended.
- Parking
Temporary parking lots were provided, but spaces were limited.
Source: さかいで大橋まつり - Wikipedia
Address Around Sakaide Port (Central Pier venue and West Quay venue)
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, only the fireworks display over the water was held on August 11 (Tuesday, a public holiday).
The display ran from 20:00 to 20:30, changing from the traditional 3-day event to a 1-day event.
The event was announced as canceled in the event of severe weather, with no postponement date set.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
Heavy congestion is expected around the venue, and traffic restrictions will also be in place.
Visitors were advised to use public transportation, and drivers were encouraged to detour via National Route 11.
Tripods, selfie sticks, umbrellas, and items that use fire are prohibited in the paid viewing area. Bring a rain poncho or raincoat in case of rain.
Nearby attractions
Seto Ohashi Memorial Park
香川県坂出市にある都市公園・道の駅
瀬戸大橋記念館
香川県坂出市にある博物館
神谷神社
香川県坂出市にある神社
香川県立東山魁夷せとうち美術館
香川県坂出市にある美術館
Origins and History of Sakaide Ohashi Festival
The first Sakaide Ohashi Festival was held in 1966, when the event changed its name from “Sakaide Minato Commerce and Industry Festival” to “Sakaide Festival.”
It is said to have taken its current name following the opening of the Seto Ohashi Bridge.
Traditionally, it was held over several days, with the area around the station as its hub, and featured parades, dancing, taikodai performances, and a fireworks display over the water.
Official information
For information about the program, traffic restrictions, and the fireworks display over the water, check the Sakaide City website.
Information about the location, time, paid viewing areas, and parking for the 2026 fireworks display was also posted on Sakaide City's tourism and travel information website.
For inquiries, contact the Sakaide Festival Sponsorship Association Secretariat (Sakaide City Industry and Tourism Division).
Sakaide Ohashi Festival at a Glance
Sakaide Ohashi Festival is a signature summer event in Sakaide City, known for its views of the Seto Ohashi Bridge and fireworks over the water.
In 2026, the grand dance and taikodai performances were suspended, and only the fireworks display over the water was held on August 11.
About 5,000 fireworks are presented with music and laser beams at the Central Pier and West Quay venues at Sakaide Port.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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