Nakatsu Gion Citizen Fireworks Festival

The Nakatsu Gion Citizen Fireworks Festival is a summer tradition held every July in Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture. It is cherished as a traditional fireworks festival that decorates the first day of the 600-year-old Nakatsu Gion. About 5,000 fireworks will light up the night sky for 40 minutes at Koiwai Fishing Port Square, captivating the audience with aerial fireworks and star mines. The simultaneously held "Nakatsu Bar" offers local gourmet food and street stalls, making it a comprehensive summer festival event.

Map & Location

Detailed Information

Date & Time

7/25(Fri) 13:00～20:40

Note

In conjunction with the Nakatsu Gion Citizen Fireworks Festival, the "Nakatsu Bar" will be held at the venue from 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM. More than 30 delicious shops will set up stalls, and the stage will feature a dance show, yukata contest, and a grand lottery among other events. Mochi throwing is scheduled to take place twice, at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Venue

Koiwai Fishing Port Square / Koiwai Ground

Address

110 Koiwai Shinmachi, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture

parking

1,000 yen per vehicle for one day

Access

About 8 km from the Jojo PA Smart on the Higashi Kyushu Expressway

Access (Public)

Approximately a 35-minute walk from JR Nakatsu Station

Contact

0979-22-2250 （Nakatsu Gion Citizen Fireworks Festival Executive Committee (inside Nakatsu Chamber of Commerce)）

URL

https://nakatsu-cci.org/