2026 Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
A full-day course held on August 13, 2026 (Thursday) featuring the Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival as the centerpiece, where you can enjoy the Shimonoseki and Kanmon area all day long from afternoon. Take a tour of Shimonoseki's classic spots overlooking the Kanmon Strait with the sea breeze, enjoy fresh seafood at Karato Market while having your evening meal, then settle in around Misonokicho Pier and Arukaporto as the sun sets to watch approximately 18,000 fireworks launching simultaneously from both shores of Yamaguchi Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture, accompanied by the sound of the strait's waves. The spectacular display of light filling the sea and night sky created by one of Japan's largest straits fireworks festivals leaves a deep impression in families' summer memories. The intensity of Kyushu's lights combined with the strait's tidal currents and launch sounds echoing from both shores is an extraordinary experience even among seaside fireworks festivals.
Schedule
Gaze upon Dannoura from the Suiten Gate and explore the history of the Kanmon Strait
Panoramic views of the Kanmon Strait, Moji Port, and Kyushu's mountain ranges from the observation deck
Rest at a shopping mall along the strait while gazing at the Kanmon Strait
Grab a pre-fireworks meal with famous fugu nigiri sushi
Secure a viewing spot along the strait and wait for the show to begin
Watch approximately 18,000 fireworks launching simultaneously from both shores across the strait
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