Yokkaichi Fireworks: fireworks launched over the water, lighting up the harbor at night
Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival

The 2026 edition of Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/30Ended
- Season / frequency
- Late August
- Location
- Piers 2 and 3, Yokkaichi Port (Chitose-cho)
- Area
- Mie Prefecture・Yokkaichi City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 30 min–3 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- S seats: ¥5,000; A seats: ¥3,500; B seats: ¥2,500; C seats: ¥2,500 (all per person)
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
Set against the backdrop of Yokkaichi Port, this festival lights up the night sky with around 4,000 fireworks launched over the water. Visitors can enjoy the fireworks launched from the piers in Chitose-cho alongside the harbor scenery.
About Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Deacon MacMillan File:Yokkaichi fireworks festival.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 Deacon MacMillan Red HotDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival is held at Yokkaichi Port in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture.
The fireworks are launched over the water, making it possible to enjoy them against the harbor scenery.
The event had been held at Kasumigaura and Fusho Piers in Yokkaichi Port, but the launch site moved to Chitose-cho Pier in 2025.
Source: 四日市花火大会 - Wikipedia
Festival highlights
A major highlight is seeing the fireworks launched over the water against the scenery of Yokkaichi Port.
In the latter half, the show progresses from fan-shaped Water Starmines over the water to consecutive Starmines and then a Super Grand Starmines display.
In 2026, the number of fireworks was increased to around 4,000, and a drone countdown was also planned.
Source: 【一般発売開始】2026四日市花火大会 | イベント | 観光三重(かんこうみえ)
Yokkaichi Fireworks: fireworks launched over the water, lighting up the harbor at night
What to expect
In 2026, fireworks were scheduled to be launched from Piers 2 and 3 at Yokkaichi Port from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
In the paid viewing area, visitors watch the fireworks from reserved or unreserved seats.
Around the venue, there were designated entry areas for ticket holders and a lively area open to everyone.
How to take part
To watch from the paid viewing area, purchase a viewing ticket for an S, A, B, or C seat.
In 2026, tickets were available to residents both inside and outside the city through a first-come, first-served online application.
Choose the dedicated shuttle bus stop and boarding time when purchasing your ticket.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Piers 2 and 3, Yokkaichi Port (Chitose-cho) / Chitose-cho, Yokkaichi City
- Train and bus
Access to the paid viewing area is by dedicated shuttle bus.
Choose the shuttle bus stop and boarding time when purchasing your ticket.
- By car
As traffic restrictions are in place, visitors are advised to use public transportation.
- Parking
There is no parking at the venue.
Address Chitose-cho, Yokkaichi City
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled for August 30 (Sunday), with fireworks planned from 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
It was announced that there would be no postponement and that the event might be canceled in the event of severe weather or other circumstances.
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 Mie Prefecture / Yokkaichi City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
Only ticket holders may enter the paid viewing area, and visitors travel to and from it by dedicated shuttle bus.
Traffic restrictions are in place around the venue, and there is no parking.
As the event may be canceled due to severe weather or other circumstances, it is advisable to check the event status and traffic information before setting out.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include the Yokkaichi Old Port Port Facilities, Suyehiro Bridge (the former Yokkaichi Port Station railway bridge), and Rinko Bridge.
The Yokkaichi Old Port Port Facilities are listed as 705 meters in a straight line from the venue, Suyehiro Bridge as 964 meters, and Rinko Bridge as 972 meters.
Nearby spots where visitors can explore the port’s history and scenery alongside the fireworks festival.

四日市市立博物館
三重県の博物館・美術館のスポットです。
澄懐堂美術館
三重県四日市市にある美術館

鳥出神社
三重県四日市市富田にある神社
Origins and History of Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival
The Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival was temporarily suspended in 2003 due to issues including safety around the venue, alternative event sites, operations, and transport access.
It was also canceled in 2004, but returned in 2005.
In 2020, the event was postponed and then canceled following the spread of COVID-19. It was held again in 2025, when the launch site moved to Chitose-cho Pier.
Official information
大会公式サイトは、四日市花火大会公式サイト(kankou43yokkaichi.com)です。
The 2026 event information advised visitors to check the official website for details about viewing tickets, precautions, and traffic restrictions.
Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Yokkaichi Fireworks Festival is an event where visitors enjoy fireworks launched over the water at Yokkaichi Port alongside the harbor scenery.
In 2026, the program called for around 4,000 fireworks and a drone countdown at Piers 2 and 3 in Chitose-cho.
Tickets and a dedicated shuttle bus are required to access the paid viewing area, and there is no parking at the venue.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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