2026 Mita Planting Festival Fireworks at Kibitsu Hikko Shrine: Full-Day Experience Course
A one-day course exploring the Kibi region, the legendary stage of the Momotaro tale, featuring fireworks launched at Kibitsu Hikko Shrine during the Mita Planting Festival on August 2, 2026 (Sunday) at 8 PM. Start by paying respects at Kibitsu Shrine, famous for its long covered corridor, then visit Shogoin Inari Shrine in the afternoon with its distinctive brilliant red torii gates, and Bicchu Takamatsu Castle Ruins Park with remains of the historic water siege. Finish dinner along the approach to Kibitsu Hikko Shrine as evening falls. The fireworks that light up the night sky are a fitting and poetic finale to a day spent in this legendary Momotaro region. A wonderful full-day plan perfect for families who want to enjoy both historical exploration and fireworks to the fullest.
Schedule
Visit an ancient shrine famous for its exceptionally long corridor
Visit the Inari shrine with brilliant red torii gates aligned in rows
Leisurely explore a historic park with traces of the water siege strategy
Have dinner along the shrine approach and await evening
Watch the Mita Planting Festival fireworks from the shrine grounds
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