Securing a Spot Along the River, Enjoying Food Stall Cuisine While Waiting for the Grand Display
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The riverbed upstream from Ashida River Bridge is the main viewing area for the Ashida River Fireworks Grand Display of the Fukuyama Summer Festival. From late afternoon, food stalls line up, and festival festivities spread along the riverside. On the day of the fireworks festival, spot-claiming begins early, so arriving at the venue by the 4 o'clock hour and laying out your leisure sheet provides peace of mind. Once you secure your spot, purchase dinner from the food stalls and enjoy it slowly while feeling the river breeze. As the sun sets, the riverbed fills with spectators, and the festive excitement builds. The transformation of the Ashida River's water surface from sunset orange to the deep indigo of night is also a precious moment of this day.
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.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Traffic restrictions are imposed around the venue from late afternoon on the day of the fireworks festival, making public transportation recommended. Accessible by bus or taxi from JR Fukuyama Station. Secure drinks and light food early. Use the temporary restrooms within the venue early, as they become very crowded just before the fireworks begin.
Best time to visit
Approximately 3 hours required. Please enjoy the color transformation of the river at dusk.
Access & map
〒720-0831 Kusado-cho 2-chome 22−1, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
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2026 Fukuyama Summer Festival Ashida River Fireworks Grand Display - Full Day Course
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