Mitsu Wharf (三津ふ頭) (venue of the Matsuyama Port Festival & Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival)

Flow of the course

About this spot

The Matsuyama Port Festival & Mitsuhama Fireworks Festival is one of the fireworks displays that represents summer in Matsuyama, Ehime, with about 8,000 shells launched from Mitsu Wharf. Set against the open backdrop of a Seto Inland Sea harbor, huge bursts spread across the entire night sky, and you can also enjoy the shimmering reflections of light on the water's surface. Looking up at fireworks in the wide open sky of a harbor, mixed with the scent of the sea in the night breeze, offers a rich sense of presence quite different from an urban fireworks festival. Over one hour, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, about 8,000 shells will color Matsuyama's summer night. The moment the finale's rapid bursts paint the harbor sky is the climax that makes the whole day worthwhile.

Fireworks details

Tips

The venue at Mitsu Wharf is accessible on foot from Iyotetsu Mitsu Station or Minatoyama Station. Roads around the venue may be subject to traffic restrictions on the day of the fireworks festival, so check announcements from the City of Matsuyama or the festival's official information in advance. Also check official announcements for whether the event will proceed in case of bad weather. After the show ends, train congestion is expected as everyone heads home at once. Heading to the station a little while after the finale tends to be relatively smooth. It gets dark underfoot, so use your smartphone's light to move safely on your way home.

Best time to visit

Time your visit to the event hours of 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. It's best to secure your viewing spot 30 minutes before the start for peace of mind.

Access & map

Mitsu Wharf, Matsuyama, Ehime