Take a relaxing break along the Mikuma River, known as the home of cormorant fishing
About this spot
The Mikuma River flowing through the center of Hita City is a pristine stream known for its traditional cormorant fishing heritage. The riverbank just a short distance from Mameda Town is a local favorite walking path where you can see the calm water surface and mountains across the river from the river embankment. Autumn brings pleasant cool breezes along the river, and it's a less-crowded spot where you can spend time leisurely. It's the perfect place for a short break to conserve your energy for tonight's fireworks while enjoying the peaceful river scenery.
Fireworks details
Name: 天空de HANABI in オートポリス
Date & time: 9/26 (Sat) Time TBA
Venue: 日田市・オートポリス（上津江町上野田）
Shells: approx. 10,000
2026年9月26日(土)開催、標高約800mのオートポリスを舞台にした花火大会です。約10,000発の花火が山上の広い夜空に次々と打ち上げられ、周囲の山々に音が反響する迫力は平地の花火大会とはまったく異なります。遮るものの少ない高原の空は大きく開けており、花火の全体像をダイナミックに楽しめます。澄んだ秋の空気の中で見上げる大輪の花火は色彩も鮮やかで、山の稜線とのコントラストが美しい景観を作り出します。フィナーレの連発が山全体を包む瞬間は、この場所でしか味わえない特別な体験です。
Tips
開催時間は公式発表をご確認ください(本情報作成時点では時間未定)。荒天時の開催可否も大会公式の発表で確認してください。終了後は駐車場から一般道への車の流れが集中するため、余韻を楽しみながら時間差での出発が渋滞軽減につながります。帰路は山道のため夜間運転に十分注意を。
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
About 5 minutes on foot from Mameda Town. Benches for rest are scattered along the river. While Hita's summer tradition of cormorant fishing is seasonal, the riverside walk in autumn is particularly comfortable. It's convenient to pick up drinks in Mameda Town beforehand.
Best time to visit
Duration: approximately 1 hour. The afternoon river breeze is refreshing and perfect for relaxing.
Access & map
Mikuma River
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Sky Hanabi in Autopolis 2026 - A Full Day Immersion Course
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