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Learn the history of Pairon Festival and Aioi culture, deepening your appreciation of the fireworks festival

About this spot

The Aioi City Museum of History and Folk Culture (相生市立歴史民俗資料館), located near Aioi Bay and within walking distance from Port Park (ポート公園), offers exhibits where you can learn the history and culture of the region, including the Aioi Pairon Festival (ペーロン祭). Pairon is a competitive rowing boat event that originated in China and Nagasaki, and in Aioi it began during post-war reconstruction to become a festival representative of the city today. Understanding that tonight's fireworks festival is the eve celebration of this festival deepens your appreciation for the fireworks display. Visiting with children and discussing 'Why is Pairon held in Aioi?' while viewing the exhibits broadens understanding of the local culture. With its compact layout, viewing takes just a short time, making it ideal for a stop before evening spot-securing.

Fireworks details

Name: 相生ペーロン祭前夜祭海上花火大会

Date & time: 5/30 (Sat) 19:50–20:40

Venue: 相生市・相生湾（ポート公園周辺）

Shells: approx. 5,000

2026年5月30日(土)19時50分から約50分間、相生湾の海上から約5,000発の花火が打ち上がります。相生ペーロン祭前夜祭として開催されるこの花火大会は、リアス式海岸の穏やかな入り江という地形が生み出す独特の舞台設定が魅力です。湾の水面に色とりどりの光が映り込み、打ち上げのたびに水面が揺れる様子は、海上花火ならではの美しさ。三方を山に囲まれた入り江では音が反響し、大玉の炸裂音が体にずしんと響きます。翌日のペーロン競漕への期待も重なって、相生の春の夜を祝うような5,000発のフィナーレは、この1日の最高の締めくくりです。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は相生市・大会主催者の公式発表で必ず確認してください。終了後はポート公園周辺および駐車場が大変混雑します。終演後すぐに移動せず、湾岸で少し余韻を楽しんでから時間差で帰宅するのがおすすめです。JR相生駅への臨時シャトルバスや交通規制の情報も事前に確認しておきましょう。

Food stalls

Hours: approx. 17:00–21:00

Where: 相生湾・ポート公園周辺

Scale: approx. 300 stalls

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: aioi-peron.jp

Tips

Within walking distance from Port Park (ポート公園) and also on foot or short distance from JR Aioi Station (JR相生駅). Admission is approximately 200 yen for adults (confirm in advance). Since closing time is around 5 PM, entering by 3 PM is reassuring. The museum is air-conditioned, making it nice to visit for a cool break after outdoor exploration.