Fireworks Festivals in Fukushima, 2024 🎆

Experience spectacular summer nights as large fireworks brightly color the skies across Fukushima Prefecture!

From shimmering riversides to scenic castle backdrops, each festival offers a unique feast of light and sound, where booming fireworks and music create an experience that resonates through your whole body.

Gather your friends and family, and enjoy Fukushima’s unforgettable summer nights filled with dazzling displays, festive energy, and magical memories!

July 20th (Sat)
Mizuumi Matsuri Fireworks Festival

Mizūmi Matsuri Noryo Hanabi Taikai

(Lake Festival Cool Down Fireworks Show – Koriyama City)

Enjoy fantastical fireworks reflected on the lake in a magical summer evening display!

Date & Time: Saturday, July 20 – from 7:30 p.m.
The show will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain.

Venue: Tatehama swimming area

Watch the colorful fireworks illuminate the night sky and shimmer across the lake surface, creating a truly enchanting summer spectacle.

Contact: Koriyama Konan Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 024-983-2117

July 27th (Sat)
Fukushima Fireworks Festival

Fukushima Hanabi Taikai

(Fukushima Fireworks Show – Fukushima City)

Enjoy an evening of spectacular fireworks, featuring:

• Large-scale fireworks displays

• Hand-held fireworks from Fukushima’s twin city, Toyohashi

• Colorful fireworks synchronized to music

This event is supported by Fukushima Racecourse, adding to the excitement and scale of the festival.

Date & Time: Saturday, July 27 – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: Shinobugaoka Park

Experience the dazzling lights, festive sounds, and magical reflections as the summer night sky comes alive!

Contact: Fukushima City Nigiwai Commercial Division
Tel. 024-525-3720

July 28th (Sun)
Miharu no Sato Summer Festival, 2024

Date and time: July 28th (Sun) 19:30~
Venue:Miharu no Sato Denen Seikatsukan in Miharu

Contact: Miharu Machizukuri Kousha
Tel. 0247-62-8010

August 3rd (Sat)
Fukuyama Yume Hanabi

Fukuyama Yume Hanabi

(Fukuyama Dream Fireworks – Koriyama City)

Experience a summer night sky filled with dazzling fireworks!

The festival features a Children’s Festival starting at 4:30 p.m., with fun activities for the whole family. The evening culminates in a fireworks display synchronized to music, creating a spectacular finale that lights up the night sky over Koriyama.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 3 – from 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Fukuyama-machi Riverside Multi-purpose space
(Along National Route 288, Abukuma River embankment area)

Enjoy the magical combination of music, fireworks, and family fun in a beautiful riverside setting!

Contact: Fukuyama Summer Festival Executive Committee
( Fukuyama-machi Chamber of Commerce )
Tel. 024-923-0896

August 3rd (Sat)
Iwaki Fireworks Festival

Iwaki Hanabi Taikai

(Iwaki Fireworks Show – Iwaki City)

This year’s theme is “Rising Dragon: Soar high into the night sky”. The festival features a spectacular synchronization of fireworks and music, where each burst lights up the harbor night sky in perfect harmony with the melodies. The stunning reflections over the water make this show truly captivating.

Date & Time: Saturday, August 3 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Aqua Marine Park

Experience a mesmerizing display of light, sound, and motion over Iwaki’s waterfront!

Contact: Iwaki Fireworks Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 0246-53-5677

August 14th (Wed)
Asakano Summer Festival Fireworks Festival

Asakano Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai

(Asakano Summer Festival Fireworks Show – Koriyama City)

Enjoy a family-friendly summer evening at AGC Electronics Koriyama Culture Park, where a vast open space allows spectators to relax while taking in the fireworks.

The display is set off from the countryside, offering 360-degree views, and the venue features plenty of food and drink stalls for a festive atmosphere.

Date & Time: Wednesday, August 14 – 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: AGC Electronics Koriyama Culture Park

Experience dazzling fireworks, great food, and a lively summer festival perfect for the whole family!

Contact: Asakano Summer Festival Executive Committee
( Asaka-machi Chamber of Commerce )
Tel. 024-946-2068

August 18th (Sun)
Floating Lantern and Fireworks Festival

Contact: Funehiki-machi Tourism Association
Tel. 0247-73-8830

August 24th (Sat)
Sukagawa City Shakado River Fireworks Festival

Sukagawa-shi Shakado-gawa Hanabi Taikai

(Sukagawa City Shakadō River Fireworks Show – Sukagawa City)

Enjoy a colorful summer night sky with a variety of spectacular programs, including:

• Fireworks synchronized to music

• Music Star Mines

• Niagara-style fireworks

Date & Time: Saturday, August 24 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Venue: Sukagawa Shimin Sports Hiroba

Experience the excitement of one of Fukushima’s largest fireworks festivals, with dazzling displays that light up the night sky and entertain the whole family!

Contact: Sukagawa City Shakado River Fireworks Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 0248-88-9144

Summer festivals in Fukushima, 2024

Summer festivals, where you can get carried away with the music and dancing. Come and enjoy this exciting summer tradition!

July 7th (Sun) – 8th (Mon)
Kishimosonjin annual festival

Hogenji Maternity Festival

(Festival to Protect Mothers and Children – Koriyama City)

A special festival dedicated to the protection and well-being of mothers and children, held annually at Hogenji Temple. Enjoy traditional rituals, prayers, and a warm, community-focused atmosphere.

Date & Time: Sunday, July 7 – Monday, July 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The festival will be held rain or shine.

Venue: Hogenji Temple
Address: 1-22-3 Sakuta, Koriyama City

Come and experience the spiritual and cultural traditions dedicated to family safety and blessings.

Contact: Hogenji Temple
Tel. 024-932-7634

July 14th (Sun)
Kyuri Tenno Festival [ Cucumber festival ]

Sukagawa Kappa Festival

(Sukagawa Cucumber Festival – Sukagawa City)

Experience a unique local festival celebrating the cucumber, a specialty of Sukagawa City. Visitors can offer two cucumbers during the ritual and take home another cucumber as an amulet. Legend says that eating this cucumber will keep you healthy for a year.

Date & Time: Sunday, July 14
The festival will be held rain or shine.

Venue: Around Minamimachi and Omachi, Sukagawa City

Enjoy the lively streets, local customs, and the playful charm of this one-of-a-kind summer festival!

Contact: Kyuri Tenno Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 0248-75-6111

July 22th (Mon) – 24th (Wed)
Aizu Tajima Gion Festival

Minamiaizu Gion Festival

(Minamiaizu Gion Festival – Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima)

With a history of 800 years, this festival is recognized as one of Japan’s three major Gion festivals.

A highlight of the festival is the “Nanahokai Procession”, also called the Bride Procession, which draws large crowds of spectators and photographers every year.

Date & Time: Monday, July 22 – Wednesday, July 24
Venue: Tajima Nakamachi area, Minamiaizu-machi, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima

Experience centuries of tradition, colorful processions, and the vibrant cultural spirit of Minamiaizu!

Contact: Minamiaizu Town Tourism and Products Association
Tel. 0241-62-3000

August 9th (Fri) – 10th (Sat)
Hagi Hime Festival

Hagi Hime Festival

(Hagi Hime Festival – Bandai Atami Onsen, Fukushima)

Join the annual Hagi Hime Festival, a lively celebration of Bandai Atami’s famous hot springs. Enjoy stage events outside Bandai Atami Station and participate in the Hot Spring Ceremony, giving thanks for the blessings of the onsen.

Date & Time: Friday, August 9 – Saturday, August 10
Venues:

• August 9: Bandai Atami Hot Spring Office

• August 10: JR Bandai Atami area

Experience the charm, culture, and festive atmosphere of this once-a-year summer celebration at Bandai Atami Onsen!

Contact: Bandai Atami Onsen Tourism Association
Tel. 024-984-2625

August 1st (Thu) – 3rd (Sat)
Koriyama Uneme Festival

Koriyama Uneme Festival

(Koriyama Uneme Festival – Koriyama City)

Koriyama’s largest summer festival, celebrating the legend of Uneme from the Nara period, features the Uneme Memorial Service and Odori Nagashi (dance procession).

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Koriyama City and the 60th Uneme Festival. After the dance procession, there will be a grand finale where dancers and the audience can join in—so don’t just watch, come and dance!

Date & Time: Thursday, August 1 – Saturday, August 3
Venue: Koriyama Station Main Street, Katahira-machi, and surrounding areas

Experience the vibrant history, dance, and festive spirit of Koriyama’s summer celebration!

Contact: Koriyama Uneme Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 024-921-2610

August 2nd (Fri) – 4th (Sun)
Fukushima Waraji Festival

Shinobu Street Giant Sandal Festival

(Shinobu Street Giant Sandal Festival – Koriyama City)

Experience the thrill of drums and dance as a 12-meter-long giant straw sandal, said to be the longest in Japan, is paraded through the streets. The festival features large groups of dancers, creating a lively and energetic summer atmosphere.

Date & Time: Friday, August 2 – Sunday, August 4
Venue: Shinobu Street (National Route 13), Koriyama City

Join the excitement, watch the incredible giant sandal procession, and feel the vibrant energy of this unique summer festival!

Contact: Fukushima Waraji Festival Executive Committee
Tel. 024-572-7118