Off Beppu Spa Beach, Kitahama Green Belt (別府スパビーチ沖・北浜緑地帯)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The cool-evening fireworks display that serves as the finale of the Beppu Hi no Umi Matsuri, with 8,888 shells launched over Beppu Bay off Beppu Spa Beach from 8:08 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026. True to the festival's name, meaning 'sea of fire,' the sight of great blooms opening one after another over the water is breathtaking, and the ribbon of light reflected in the calm surface of Beppu Bay adds a beauty unique to a seaside fireworks display. Against the night view of Beppu's hot-spring town, savor the climax that colors Beppu Bay on a summer night, while sensing the good fortune held in the number 8,888. The moment the finale's rapid bursts fill the night sky is sure to be etched deeply into the memory of this day.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check the official announcements from Beppu City or the festival organizer for whether the event will go ahead in bad weather. Afterward, the route back toward Kitahama and Beppu Station gets crowded, so it is recommended to enjoy the afterglow on the spot for a while after the finale before moving once the crowd has thinned out. It gets dark underfoot, so use your phone's flashlight and hold your children's hands firmly on the way home.

Best time to visit

Time it to the 8:08-9:00 p.m. schedule. Securing a seat 20-30 minutes before the start is reassuring

Access & map

Oita Prefecture, Beppu City, off Beppu Spa Beach (Kitahama Green Belt) (大分県 別府市・別府スパビーチ沖(北浜緑地帯))