Take the ferry to Kakukuio Island and enjoy the island's natural beauty and seaside views of the Seto Inland Sea
About this spot
Just a short walk from JR Hinase Station, Hinase Port (日生港) serves as the gateway to the Hinase Archipelago. From the port, a short ferry ride takes you to Kakukuio Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. Kakukuio Island has the natural environment of an almost deserted island, featuring pristine beaches with high water transparency and serene island landscapes. A round-trip ferry ride and island exploration offer a casual experience of the island atmosphere of the Seto Inland Sea. For children, this will be a memorable time during summer vacation. Viewing Hinase Port in daylight, where tonight's fireworks will be launched, makes the evening scenery even more exciting.
Fireworks details
Name: ひなせみなとまつり花火大会
Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) 20:00–20:40
Venue: JR日生駅前港・備前市
Shells: approx. 2,500
ひなせみなとまつりのクライマックスを飾る花火大会です。2026年8月13日(木)20時から20時40分まで、JR日生駅前港から約2,500発が打ち上がります。穏やかな瀬戸内海を舞台に開く花火は、海面にも鮮やかな光を映し、港町の夏祭りならではの情緒があります。漁港と島々を背景にした開放的な景観の中で見る花火は、家族みんなの夏の記憶に深く刻まれることでしょう。約40分間のプログラムが終わったら、潮の香りが漂う夜の港でしばらく余韻を楽しんでから帰路につきましょう。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は備前市または大会主催者の公式発表で当日確認してください。終了後はJR日生駅や周辺道路が大変混雑します。フィナーレ後はすぐに移動せず、少し時間をおいてから動くと混雑を避けやすくなります。足元が暗い場所もあるため、スマホのライトや小型ライトを活用して安全に帰りましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 日生駅前港会場周辺
※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
Check ferry schedules and fares in advance through Bizen City's tourism information or the ferry operator's official website. On the fireworks festival day, there may be ferry congestion or temporary schedule changes, so be sure to check the return ferry time and plan to return to Hinase Port with ample time. It's wise to bring drinking water for the island.
Best time to visit
Approximately 2 hours required. During the bright afternoon hours, the sea's transparency is highest, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea islands.
Access & map
〒701-3204 Okayama Prefecture Bizen City Hinase Town Hinase Hinase Port
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2026 Hinase Minato Matsuri Fireworks Festival - Full Day Experience Course
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