2026 Hita Kawabiraki Kanko Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival - Full Day Course
A full-day course to enjoy all the charms of Hita city, Oita Prefecture, centered around the Hita Kawabiraki Kanko Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival held on May 23, 2026 (Saturday). Explore Mameda-machi, where the historic townscape of Hita from its days as a shogunate domain remains, and visit antique merchant houses and craft shops. In the afternoon, walk along the grassy riverbanks beside the Mikuma River and let your heart unwind with views of the clear stream and mountain ranges. In the evening, savor local flavors at a dining establishment in Hita's city center before moving to the viewing area along the Mikuma River. Large fireworks numbering approximately 10,000 total (across 2 days) burst above the riverside after sunset, their light reflecting on the water's surface as they color the night sky. Experience the special evening that closes out a full day in Hita, beside the river where the pleasant May early summer breeze gently blows.
Schedule
Stroll through the shogunate domain merchant town and enjoy white-walled townscape with traditional crafts and local sake
Walk the riverside promenade of the clear Mikuma River and savor views of the river and mountains
Pay respects at the historic shrine situated on the banks of Mikuma River
Secure a spot along the Mikuma River, gaze at the dusk reflecting on the water while waiting for the show to begin
View the grand fireworks blooming in the night sky above the Mikuma River reflected on the water's surface
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