2026 Kitsuki City Summer Fireworks Festival: A Full-Day Course
This full-day course puts the Kitsuki City Summer Fireworks Festival (杵築市納涼花火大会), held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at its center, letting you enjoy the charm of the castle town of Kitsuki from midday onward. In the afternoon, walk through the 《sandwich-style》 castle town of Kitsuki, where the Edo-period town layout still remains, and take in the view of Morie Bay (守江湾) from Kitsuki Castle (杵築城), which stands on high ground. After strolling along the history-filled Suya-no-saka (酢屋の坂) and Shioya-no-saka (塩屋の坂) slopes, move to the venue, Kitsuki City Kaihin Yume Park (杵築市海浜夢公園), in the evening to secure a spot. Once it gets dark, look up at the fireworks launched from 8:00 PM along with the sea breeze off Morie Bay (守江湾). This is the definitive plan for a summer in Kitsuki, Oita, combining a castle town walk with seaside fireworks.
Schedule
Take in the view of Morie Bay and the castle town, starting your trip at Kitsuki's symbol
Stroll along the stone-paved slopes and samurai residence streets that retain the flavor of the Edo period
Take a break with local specialties and snacks, recharging before evening
Fill up and claim a spot while feeling the sea breeze off Morie Bay
Fireworks color the night sky over Morie Bay, savored together with the sea breeze
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