A summer festival of port-town dance and mikoshi, with a three-shaku-dama illuminating the night sky
Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival
The 2026 edition of Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01 〜 2026/08/02Ended
- Season / frequency
- Aug / Every year
- Location
- Makurazaki Kaigandori (around Makurazaki Fishing Port)
- Area
- Kagoshima Prefecture・Makurazaki City(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
- Highlights and activities
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation fee
- Admission is free. For inquiries about paid seating, contact the Kibaran Kai Office.
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This summer festival unfolds around Makurazaki Port, with a grand dance, Tairyo , music, local food offerings, and fireworks. It is an event that has carried the hopes and lively spirit of this port town forward since Showa 26.
About Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival
Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival is the largest summer festival in southern Satsuma, held at the port in Makurazaki City.
It began in Showa 26August with prayers for safe voyages, a good catch, bountiful harvests, prosperous business, and the growth of local industries.
The festival features Makurazaki-style hospitality and events, the spectacular grand dance and Tairyo Mikoshi, and a fireworks display lighting up the night sky.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the port-town-style Tairyo Mikoshi and the spectacular grand dance.
Music at the festival includes brass band performances, Hinokami , and performances by various bands, adding to the lively atmosphere.
About 10,000 fireworks are launched in the finale, ending with a three-shaku-dama described as the largest in Kyushu, lighting up the night sky.
A summer festival of port-town dance and mikoshi, with a three-shaku-dama illuminating the night sky
What to expect
According to the 2026 program, brass band performances, dance, Hinokami Taiko, and the grand dance groups took place on August 1.
On August 2, the program continues with the Tairyo Mikoshi and stage band performances, followed by servings of fisherman's hot pot and seared bonito in the evening and fireworks at night.
The two-day program brings together port festivities, music, food, and fireworks.
How to take part
参加費：入場無料。
For inquiries about paid seating, contact the Kibaran Kai Office.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Makurazaki Kaigandori / Matsunoocho, Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture (around Makurazaki Fishing Port)
- Train and bus
Walk from JR Makurazaki Station / Kagoshima Kotsu bus. About 1 hour 40 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Makurazaki Station / Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line. About 2 hours 30 minutes from Kagoshima-Chuo Station to Makurazaki Station / Ibusuki-Makurazaki Line. About 1 hour 20 minutes from Ibusuki Station to Makurazaki Station
- By car
From the Kagoshima IC on the Kyushu Expressway, via the Nansatsu Jukan Road
- Parking
Approximately 800 free spaces (2026 information)
Address Matsunoocho, Makurazaki City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
Held on August 1, 2026 (Saturday) and the 2nd (Sunday).
The fireworks were scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on August 2 (Sunday), with the three-shaku-dama scheduled for 8:40 p.m.
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 / Makurazaki City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, traffic congestion may make journeys to and from the venue take longer than usual.
If you’re driving, make sure to allow plenty of time for the journey.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Makurazaki Fish Center, Satsuma Shuzo Hanatogawa Distillery “Meiji Gura,” and Makurazaki City Katsuo Public Corporation.
Makurazaki Cultural Materials Center “Nanmeikan” and Hinokami Park and Campground are also listed as places to visit nearby.
Along with the festival, you can visit places connected with Makurazaki’s fisheries, local industries, and culture.
枕崎市文化資料センター南溟館
鹿児島県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
Origins and History of Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival
“Kibaran Kai” began in Showa 26August with prayers for safe voyages, a good catch, bountiful harvests, prosperous business, and the growth of local industries.
It is introduced as the largest summer festival in southern Satsuma, rooted in hopes connected to Makurazaki’s port and fishing industry.
Current event information also highlights the grand dance, Tairyo Mikoshi, local food offerings, and fireworks as festival features.
Official information
The Makurazaki City website lists the 2026 event dates and program as information from the organizers and local government.
公式サイトとして「kibarankai.com」が案内されています。
Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival at a Glance
Satsuma Kuroshio “Kibaran Kai” Makurazaki Port Festival is a summer festival in Makurazaki that began with prayers for safe voyages, a good catch, and bountiful harvests.
The program includes a grand dance, Tairyo Mikoshi, music, and servings of fisherman's hot pot and seared bonito. In 2026, it was held on August 1 and 2.
The fireworks on the night of the 2nd were scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with a three-shaku-dama launched from 8:40 p.m.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
