Ohama Beach (Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival Summer Fireworks Display venue) (大浜海岸(日和佐うみがめまつり納涼花火大会会場))

Flow of the course

About this spot

The venue for the Summer Fireworks Display that crowns the climax of the Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival is Ohama Beach (大浜海岸) and its surroundings, also known as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles. Watching the fireworks from this open beach facing the Pacific lets you feel the full expanse of the ocean. The scent of the sea and the sound of the waves blend with the boom of the fireworks, giving it a sense of presence quite different from a fireworks festival in the city. Looking up at the summer night sky full of fireworks alongside local residents amid the festival's excitement is a sight that has long been beloved as a summer tradition in Minami Town. Once the afterglow of the finale fades, relax on the beach for a while and wait for the crowds to thin before heading home.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check the official announcement on the day for the exact start time, as it has not yet been finalized. Also check official announcements for whether the event will proceed in bad weather. Afterward, JR Hiwasa Station (JR日和佐駅) and the surrounding roads get crowded, so it's a good idea to check train times in advance. The beach is dark underfoot on the way back, so a smartphone light or small flashlight will help keep you safe.

Best time to visit

Time your visit to the event's start; secure your viewing spot with a picnic sheet 30 minutes before it begins

Access & map

Tokushima Prefecture, Minami Town, around Ohama Beach (大浜海岸)