2026 Chikugo River Fireworks Festival Full Day Course

A full-day course that celebrates the Chikugo River Fireworks Festival held on August 5, 2026 (Wednesday), and lets you enjoy the Kurume area throughout the day. In the afternoon, experience the history of the castle town from Shinoyama Park, which is home to Shinoyama Castle Ruins—a symbol of Kurume City—and enjoy the cool, verdant grounds of the Ishibashi Cultural Center, known as the botanical garden of Kurume University. In the evening, grab some local cuisine at the shopping streets in central Kurume, then head to the Shinoyama venue on the Chikugo River floodplain to secure your spot. As darkness falls, approximately 12,000 fireworks—said to be among the largest in Kyushu—fill the night sky above the Chikugo River. The spectacle of so many launches and the skill of the fireworks artisans competing with one another showcase a scale befitting Kyushu's premier fireworks festival. This is the definitive summer plan for the Chikugo River, allowing you to savor Kurume's history, nature, and cuisine before witnessing the grand finale.