Tsu Fireworks Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include fireworks over the sea and the immersive experience of watching them near the shore.

In 2026, 5,000 fireworks were launched, and visitors could watch from anywhere along Akogiura Beach and Gotemba Beach.

To mark the 20th anniversary of Tsu City's merger, a drone ceremony featuring 500 drones—the first of its kind in Mie Prefecture—was also held before the fireworks.

Source: 津市合併20周年第73回津花火大会2026 | イベント | 観光三重(かんこうみえ) / 令和8年7月20日（月曜日）～7月26日（日曜日）｜津市公式ウェブサイト－Official Website of Tsu City / 津市合併20周年第73回津花火大会2026 - 津の時間。（津市観光協会）

Tsu's summer and fireworks over the sea, stretching across the entire coastline

What to expect

Visitors enjoy fireworks spreading across the night sky and the sea from coastal areas such as Akogiura Beach and Gotemba Beach.

In 2026, the fireworks began at 8 p.m. The program featured 10 series of fireworks, starting with a commemorative drone ceremony.

Food stalls were also set to operate near the venue, with around 100 stalls expected in the Tsu Yacht Harbor parking lot.

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How to take part

General visitors can enjoy watching the fireworks from the viewing areas along the coast.

A broad area from Akogiura Beach to Gotemba Beach serves as a viewing area, and visitors are said to be able to watch from anywhere along the 3 km coastline.

General visitors do not take part in operating the fireworks or the drone ceremony.

Location and access

Venue and address

Off the southern coast of Akogiura Beach.

The address is Yanagiyama Tsukō, Tsu, Mie Prefecture.

Train and bus

Paid temporary direct buses operate from the east exit of Tsu Station on the JR Kisei Main Line and Kintetsu Nagoya Line.

It is about a 25–30-minute walk to the venue from Kintetsu Tsu-Shinmachi Station or JR Akogi Station.

By car

After exiting at Tsu IC, you can take a paid shuttle bus from the free temporary parking lot at Nissho Highway Arena.

The walk from the Boat Race Tsu parking lot is listed as 15 minutes.

Parking

The free temporary parking lot at Boat Race Tsu has space for 2,000 vehicles; the free temporary parking lot at Nissho Highway Arena has space for 1,000; and the Tsu Stadium parking lot has space for 485 vehicles and costs 1,000 yen per vehicle.

Private cars cannot enter the venue or surrounding area.

Source: 津市合併20周年 第73回津花火大会2026の開催情報【2026年】 - ウェザーニュース

Address Yanagiyama Tsukō, Tsu, Mie Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 Tsu Fireworks Festival was held on July 25 (Saturday).

The fireworks were scheduled from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a postponement to July 27 in the event of severe weather.

The venue was off the southern coast of Akogiura Beach, and 5,000 fireworks were launched.

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Tips for your visit

Traffic restrictions are in place on the day of the fireworks, and private cars cannot enter the venue or surrounding area.

Parking lots may fill up, and traffic can be congested on the way back, so visitors are advised to use public transportation whenever possible.

Bringing drones and other unmanned aircraft to the venue or flying them there is prohibited. Visitors must take their trash home after the event.

Nearby attractions

Nearby spots mentioned include Akogiura Beach, Yuki Shrine, Tsu Yacht Harbor, and Tsu Hachimangu Shrine.

Akogiura Beach is also a viewing spot near the venue, while Yuki Shrine is listed as a nearby attraction 889 m in a straight line from the venue.

Nearby information also includes seaside facilities such as Tsu Yacht Harbor and Tsu Nagisa-machi.

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Origins and History of Tsu Fireworks Festival

The Tsu Fireworks Festival is a summer tradition in Tsu that began in the Taisho era.

The event was suspended once during World War II, but restarted in 1950 as the first edition of a new series.

Accounts note that there was a period when it was held on August 1, and that the venue moved from the coast at the mouth of the Iwata River to the area around the Tsu Boat Race course in Yonezu.

Official information

The Tsu Fireworks Festival Executive Committee's official website is listed as the official source for the 2026 event information.

The Tsu City Tourism Association's event page provides details on the date and time, launch site, number of fireworks, and postponement in the event of severe weather.

For inquiries, contact the Tsu Fireworks Festival Executive Committee Secretariat.

Tsu Fireworks Festival at a Glance

The Tsu Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks display held at Akogiura Beach in Tsu and has continued since the Taisho era.

In 2026, the event was held on July 25, with 5,000 fireworks and a 500-drone ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of Tsu City's merger.

Its features include an extensive coastal viewing area, fireworks over the sea, and food stalls. Be aware of traffic restrictions and crowded parking lots.