Summer fireworks and Bon Odori at Yuhigaura, illuminating the sea and night sky
Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- August 15 / Every year
- Location
- Hamazume Yuhigaura Beach
- Area
- Kyoto Prefecture・Kyotango City(From Tokyo: approx. 2 h 10 min–2 h 40 min · bullet 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 fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
A fireworks festival in Kyotango City, where and fireworks light up a summer night at Yuhigaura Beach.
About Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival
A summer event held at Yuhigaura Beach, combining Bon Odori and fireworks.
A distinctive feature is that visitors can enjoy fireworks at night against a characteristically Tango landscape, with the beach as the setting.
It takes place in Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, with the sea and sky of Yuhigaura serving as the venue.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the fireworks illuminating the night sky and sea along the coast.
According to the 2026 information, about 1,000 fireworks are launched, and the event is presented alongside Bon Odori on the beach.
During the swimming season, beachside stalls line the shore, offering a chance to enjoy the fireworks with food and drinks from Tango.
Summer fireworks and Bon Odori at Yuhigaura, illuminating the sea and night sky
What to expect
The information describes spending the day swimming in the morning, taking in the seaside scenery at dusk, and then heading to the fireworks festival at night.
During the swimming season, beachside stalls also sell food and drinks.
There is an area of ryokan nearby, and information also describes staying overnight and watching the fireworks.
How to take part
参加費：無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Hamazume Yuhigaura Beach (Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City)
- Train and bus
Kyoto Tango Railway, Miyazu Line: about 5 minutes by car from Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen Station / about a 30-minute walk from the station to Yuhigaura Beach
- By car
About 40 minutes from the Kyotango-Omiya IC on the San'in Kinki Expressway
- Parking
Yūhi Park parking lot is at the western end of Yuhigaura Beach.
Address Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年8月15日（土）20:00打ち上げ開始。
The 2026 information lists the event as having already concluded.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, the event goes ahead in light rain and is canceled in severe weather.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Yuhigaura Beach, Hamazume Beach, Yuhigaura Onsen, the outdoor bath Hana Yūmi, and the Hamazume archaeological site.
Other nearby attractions listed include Nanaryū Pass Observatory and the Kyotango City Amino Local History Museum.
琴引浜鳴き砂文化館
日本の京都府京丹後市にある資料館
金刀比羅神社
日本の京都府京丹後市にある神社
Origins and History of Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival
However, the Yuhigaura Tourism Association lists the Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival as a regular event on August 15.
Official information
The Yuhigaura Tourism Association is listed as the organizer and contact point.
You can check the official information on the Yuhigaura Tourism Association website.
Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Yuhigaura Summer Fireworks Festival is a summer event featuring Bon Odori and fireworks, held at Yuhigaura Beach in Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City.
According to the 2026 information, about 1,000 fireworks were scheduled to launch from 20:00, with visitors invited to enjoy them alongside beachside stalls during the swimming season and the coastal scenery.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
