Start the Afternoon Leisurely Amid Vast Lawns and Tree Shade
About this spot
A large comprehensive park located in the central part of Yamaguchi City, with vast grassy lawns and well-maintained promenades perfect for family strolls. The grounds include sports facilities and management offices, and you can leisurely enjoy the atmosphere of a summer park while resting on benches in the shade. It is also close to Samino River Higashi-Tsu River Park, the venue for the fireworks display, making it an ideal place to warm up the body as the first stop of the day. With plenty of space for children to run around, it's just right to play without exhausting all their energy before the evening. The parking lot is well maintained and convenient for vehicle access.
Fireworks details
Name: 小郡夏まつり花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00–21:00
Venue: 山口市・椹野川東津河川公園
Shells: approx. 4,000
2026年7月25日(土)20時から21時まで、椹野川東津河川公園を会場に打ち上げられる小郡夏まつり花火大会です。約4,000発の花火が川沿いの夜空に次々と開き、川面に映る光の帯とともに山口の夏の夜を鮮やかに彩ります。河川という開けた空間で打ち上げられる花火は遮るものがなく、大輪の花火が真上に広がるように見える迫力が魅力です。地域に長く親しまれてきた夏まつりの花火は、フィナーレに向けて連発が続き、音と光が川面いっぱいに弾けるクライマックスは圧巻の一言です。川風とともに楽しむ、山口の夏の忘れられない一夜になります。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は主催者の公式発表で事前に確認してください。終了直後はJR新山口駅や周辺道路に帰宅客が集中するため、花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するのがおすすめです。足元が暗くなるため、小さなライトがあると安心です。
Food stalls
Where: 椹野川沿い（椹野川東津河川公園）
※Based on previous years. 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 10 minutes by car from JR Shin-Yamaguchi Station. Parking is free. On a hot summer day, the sun is strong, so don't forget your hat and sunscreen. There are no shops, so prepare drinks in advance.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. Before and after midday, the shade is cool and pleasant for a park stroll.
Access & map
〒753-0815 Yamaguchi Prefecture, Yamaguchi City, Ishin Park
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Ogori Summer Festival Fireworks Grand Celebration - Full Day Course
Yamaguchi
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