Walk the riverside promenade of the clear Mikuma River and savor views of the river and mountains
About this spot
The Mikuma River flows gently through Hita city and serves as the stage for tonight's fireworks festival. Walking along the well-maintained riverside promenade, you'll encounter views of green mountains reflected on the water's surface and traditional river boats called "Hita-kudari" traveling back and forth. Checking the launch site in advance during daytime will help you choose your viewing spot later at night. The pleasant river breeze during early summer daytime makes it perfect for a leisurely walk with rest breaks on shaded benches. This is a moment to truly appreciate why Hita is called "Water Town Hita," standing beside this clear stream.
Fireworks details
Name: 日田川開き観光祭大花火大会
Date & time: 5/23 (Sat)–5/24 (Sun) 19:40–21:00
Venue: 日田市・三隈川周辺（日田市内一円）
Shells: 約10,000発（2日間）
日田川開き観光祭大花火大会は、毎年5月に三隈川周辺を舞台に開催される日田市を代表する祭りの花火です。2日間で約10,000発が打ち上げられる規模で、川面に映り込む「逆さ花火」が三隈川ならではの絶景を生み出します。日田市内一円を照らす大輪の花火は、山に囲まれた盆地地形の日田で音が反響し、体に響く迫力があります。5月の初夏の夜風の中、川のせせらぎとともに見上げる花火は、夏の大都市の花火大会とはひと味違う、清々しさと感動に満ちた体験です。1時間20分にわたる打ち上げのフィナーレで夜空が明るく染まる瞬間は、この1日のクライマックスです。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は日田市・大会主催者の公式発表で確認してください。終了後は三隈川周辺から市街地への道が混雑します。花火終了後は川岸でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから、時間をずらして帰路につくのがおすすめです。JR日田駅へは徒歩圏内のエリアが多いですが、帰りの列車・バスの時刻は事前に調べておきましょう。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※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 includedTips
You can reach the riverbank in about 10 minutes on foot from Mameda-machi. The promenade is paved, but wear comfortable walking shoes due to some steps and gravel sections. Check boat boarding locations in advance. The evening viewing area is popular and crowded at night, so it's convenient to scout the location during daytime.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. Early summer daytime offers pleasant river breezes and the scenery of mountains and river is most beautifully reflected during this time.
Access & map
Mikuma River (三隈川)
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2026 Hita Kawabiraki Kanko Matsuri Grand Fireworks Festival - Full Day Course
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