Paying Respects at a Celebrated Shrine Along the Ashida River with Over a Thousand Vermillion Torii Gates
About this spot
A historically significant Inari shrine located on the east bank of the Ashida River, just south of tonight's fireworks venue. The landscape is striking with over a thousand vermillion torii gates continuing from within the shrine grounds, and walking among the gates allows you to experience a unique atmosphere. The founding is said to date back to the Kamakura period, and it is known as one of the largest Inari shrines in the Chugoku region, cherished by local people. The scene of the Ashida River's water surface reflecting the vermillion color of the torii gates is a classic spot for commemorative photography and becomes a memorable keepsake of a family visit. The summer foliage provides plenty of shade, and the location is perfect for allowing your body to cool down a bit after the castle town walk.
Fireworks details
Name: 福山夏まつり あしだ川花火大会
Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) 19:30–20:30
Venue: 芦田川大橋上流・福山市新涯町
Shells: approx. 16,000
福山夏まつりの締めくくりを飾る、中国・四国地方でも有数の規模を誇る花火大会です。芦田川大橋上流の川上から打ち上がる約16,000発は、川幅いっぱいに広がる水面に光を映しながら夜空を次々と彩ります。大河の川面に映るリフレクションが生む光の二重奏は、川の花火大会ならではの贅沢な見せ場です。スターマインや大玉など多彩なプログラムが60分にわたって続き、フィナーレの連発は芦田川の空を丸ごと染め上げます。地元の人々が「夏の終わり」を感じるこの花火を、川風とともに存分に楽しんでください。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は福山夏まつり実行委員会の公式発表で確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と交通機関が大変混雑します。花火終了後はすぐに移動せず、河川敷で少し余韻を楽しんでから行動すると比較的スムーズです。帰りの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
Food stalls: Yes
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
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About 10 minutes by car from Fukuyama Castle, and also accessible by local bus from JR Fukuyama Station. Worship is free. The shrine grounds have steps and stone paths, so please be careful with your footing if bringing small children. It is about 5-10 minutes on foot to the next destination, Meiouin.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes required. The afternoon dappled sunlight beautifully illuminates the vermillion color of the torii gates.
Access & map
〒720-0831 Kusado-cho 1467, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
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