Take Commemorative Photos at a Scenic Spot Known as "Japan's Station Closest to the Sea"
About this spot
JR Yosan Line's Shionotsu Station is nationally renowned as "Japan's station closest to the sea (日本一海に近い駅)" with the Seto Inland Sea spreading just beyond the platform. Despite its simple design with just a small waiting room and platform, the overwhelming views of sea and sky beyond are spectacular, drawing many visitors for photography. It has been used as a filming location for movies and TV dramas, making it an unmissable spot when visiting Iyo City. Timing your visit with the arrival of a train will result in a more impressive photo. Taking in the view of the same Iyo Bay sea from this location where tonight's fireworks will be displayed will add a memorable moment to your day.
Fireworks details
Name: 伊予彩まつり花火大会
Date & time: 7/26 (Sun) 20:00–21:00
Venue: 伊予市・伊予港防波堤
Shells: approx. 10,000
伊予彩まつり花火大会は、毎年夏に伊予港防波堤から打ち上げられる、地域最大級の花火大会です。約10,000発の花火が伊予灘の夜空に次々と開き、海面に映える光と重なって幻想的な光景を作り出します。打ち上げ場所が港に面しているため視界が広く、遮るものなく正面から大輪の花火を楽しめるのがこの会場の大きな魅力です。潮風とともに響く打上音、海面にゆれる花火の反射、フィナーレの連発が夜空と海を一体に包む瞬間は、夏の伊予市でしか体験できない特別な一夜です。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は伊予市の公式発表または伊予彩まつりの公式情報で当日に確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路と駐車場が混雑するため、終了直後はその場で少し余韻を楽しんでから動き出すと混雑を避けやすくなります。帰りの足元が暗いのでスマホのライトや小型ライトを活用しましょう。
Food stalls
Hours: approx. 16:00–20:00
Where: 伊予港埠頭・伊予市灘町商店街周辺
Scale: approx. 100 stalls
※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
About 5 minutes by car from Futami Seaside Park. Parking space around the station is limited, so visiting early is recommended. Check train schedules on the official JR Shikoku website in advance to capture a shot with the train and platform together.
Best time to visit
Approximately 45 minutes required. Early afternoon hours offer good light direction and make the sea's blue color stand out.
Access & map
Japan, 〒799-3311 Ehime Prefecture, Iyo City, Futami Town, Okubo
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Iyo Irodori Matsuri Fireworks Festival - Full Day Course
Ehime
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