Port Park (ポート公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

On the day of the Pairon Festival Eve Celebration, food stalls and dining booths line the area around Port Park (ポート公園), and the festival atmosphere builds from late afternoon. Once you've secured a good viewing spot by laying down a picnic blanket early, procure dinner from the stalls and enjoy a leisurely meal. The twilight over Aioi Bay is a beautiful time when the western sky turns orange and the water surface of the ria-type inlet reflects that color. As the sun lowers, the air becomes pleasantly cool, so it's nice to bring out a light layer to wear comfortably. The time spent waiting for the show while enjoying the contrast between the bustle around you and the quiet evening landscape of the bay is itself a precious moment of your day.

Tips

Popular viewing spots fill early, so arriving by 4 PM to secure your location is reassuring. Restrooms become crowded, so use them with plenty of time before the show starts. Most food stall payments are cash-based, so having small coins on hand will make transactions smooth.

Best time to visit

Duration approximately 3 hours 10 minutes. Slowly enjoy the time as the sky color shifts from sunset to fireworks.

Access & map

〒678-0061 Hyogo Prefecture, Aioi City, Sakura-ga-oka Town