Fill your stomach with Hita yakisoba and other local gourmet specialties before the fireworks
About this spot
Before the fireworks show begins, satisfy your appetite with Hita's regional cuisine. In addition to dining establishments serving the local specialty Hita yakisoba, Hita's city center has gathered restaurants where you can enjoy Oita specialties like tori-ten (fried chicken) and dishes made with Bungo beef. From the evening onward on the fireworks day, restaurants near the venue become crowded, so dining somewhat earlier is recommended. After eating, stock up on light beverages and snacks before heading to the viewing area, ensuring a comfortable experience during the long festival hours.
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
Dining establishments are scattered around JR Hita Station and along the main streets of the city center. Entering between 5-6 PM on the fireworks day helps avoid congestion. Convenience stores and stalls near the venue often sell out drinks and light snacks early, so stock up during this time.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours required. You'll want to finish eating and head to the viewing area about 1 hour before the fireworks begin, so aim to be seated by 5 PM.
Access & map
〒877-0013 Motomachi 18-11, Hita City, Oita Prefecture
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