On a night for wishing the harbor well, fireworks and drones light up Wakayama Port
Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display
The 2026 edition of Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late July / Every year
- Location
- Mantōn Berth, Naka Pier, Wakayama Port
- Area
- Wakayama Prefecture・Wakayama City(From Tokyo: approx. 3 h 30 min–4 h · bullet train + connecting train)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 / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Individual sponsorships cost 3,000 yen per contribution.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A harbor festival fireworks display that lights up the night sky over Wakayama Port with approximately 3,000 fireworks. The event has continued as a celebration wishing for the safety of the harbor, and a drone show was added in 2026.
About Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display
The Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display is held at Wakayama Port to pray for the harbor's safety and encourage greater interest in the port.
Approximately 3,000 fireworks light up the summer night sky, and the event is cherished as a hallmark of summer in Wakayama City.
In some years, a drone show is also held alongside the fireworks, making use of the harbor scenery and night sky.
Source: 和歌山港まつり花火大会｜祭り・イベント｜和歌山県公式観光サイト / 港まつり花火大会｜和歌山市
Festival highlights
One of the main highlights is how close the fireworks are to the viewing area, allowing you to look up at the night sky filled with fireworks from nearby.
In 2026, a drone show featuring 500 drones was also scheduled, alongside approximately 3,000 fireworks.
The program is distinctive in letting visitors enjoy the fireworks and drone display back-to-back in the open setting of the harbor.
Source: 和歌山港まつり花火大会 公式サイト [令和8年度 第74回]
On a night for wishing the harbor well, fireworks and drones light up Wakayama Port
What to expect
The 2026 event was announced as scheduled to run for approximately 50 minutes from 8 p.m.
The program was announced as including an approximately 15-minute drone show and approximately 3,000 fireworks over about 30 minutes.
Visitors watch the fireworks and drone display lighting up the harbor night sky at the venue on Wakayama Port's Naka Pier.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the day, so allow plenty of time for both the journey there and the return trip.
Source: 会場案内｜和歌山港まつり花火大会
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy the event by watching the fireworks and drone show at the venue.
Those who make a personal sponsorship contribution receive 1 invitation ticket to the personal sponsors' area per contribution unit.
Personal sponsorship contributions can be made through the Port Festival Fireworks Display website, using application forms available at branch offices, liaison offices, and service centers, or in person at the Commerce and Industry Promotion Division on the 10th floor of City Hall.
For 2026, applications through the website or by form were accepted until July 12, while in-person applications at City Hall were accepted until July 23.
Each sponsorship unit comes with 1 invitation ticket to the personal sponsors' area.
Source: 「和歌山市広報番組」令和8年6月5日放送分（第74回和歌山港まつり花火大会が、7月25日（土曜日）に開催されます！）｜和歌山市
Location and access
- Venue and address
Wakayama Port, Naka Pier, Mantons berth (Nishihama, Wakayama City)
- Train and bus
About a 10-minute walk from Wakayama-ko Station on the Nankai Wakayama-ko Line.
On the day of the event, the Nankai Wakayama-ko Line, JR Kisei Main Line, and Wakayama Bus will operate on special event-day schedules.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in effect around the venue from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to travel to the venue by public transportation or bicycle.
- Parking
There is no parking around the venue.
Please avoid parking on nearby roads.
Address Nishihama, Wakayama City
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled for July 25 (Saturday) in 2026, with the fireworks due to begin at 8 p.m. and end at 8:50 p.m.
The event will be canceled in severe weather, with no postponement.
Traffic restrictions and congestion around the station are expected on the day, so visitors are advised to use public transportation and allow plenty of time.
Source: アクセス｜和歌山港まつり花火大会
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Tips for your visit
There is no parking near the venue, and parking on surrounding roads is prohibited.
After the event, Wakayamako Station and the surrounding area become very crowded, and entry restrictions may be imposed depending on conditions. Buy your return ticket in advance and allow plenty of time.
Severe heat was expected on the day of the 2026 event, and visitors were urged to take precautions against heatstroke, such as replenishing fluids and salt.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Yōsuien Garden, Bansho Garden, Saikazaki, Saikazaki Lighthouse, Wakayama City Museum, Nami-Haya Beach, Wakaura Tenmangu Shrine, Kishu Toshogu Shrine, the Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama, and the Wakayama Prefectural Museum.
You can plan an itinerary that combines watching the fireworks at the harbor with visits to gardens, waterfront areas, and historical and cultural sites in Wakayama City.
Check the opening hours of each facility and travel times before your visit.
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Origins and History of Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display
The Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display has been held since 1953.
The event has been run primarily by the Port Festival Executive Committee, with hopes for the harbor's safety and development.
Supported by many people over the years, it is cherished as a hallmark of summer in Wakayama City.
Source: 和歌山港まつり花火大会 - Wikipedia
Official information
Official information is available on the “Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display Official Website,” operated by the Port Festival Executive Committee.
Details for the 2026 event, including the date and time, venue, program, access, traffic restrictions, and sponsorship opportunities, can be checked there.
Inquiries are handled by the Port Festival Executive Committee Secretariat within the Wakayama City Commerce and Industry Promotion Division.
Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display at a Glance
The Wakayama Port Festival Fireworks Display is a summer event in Wakayama City where visitors can enjoy approximately 3,000 fireworks while praying for the harbor's safety.
In 2026, fireworks and a drone show were held at the Mantōn Berth at Wakayama Port's Naka Pier, accessible on foot in about 10 minutes from Nankai Wakayamako Station.
There is no parking near the venue, and visitors should prepare for crowds after the event and hot weather.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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