Panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea's island beauty and Kawanoe Port from the castle on the hill
About this spot
A castle reconstructed on a hill in Kawanoe, Shikoku Central City. From the tower, you can see the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and Kawanoe city, as well as Kawanoe Port where tonight's fireworks will launch. Exhibits introduce the history of this area, which marks the border between Iyo and Tosa provinces, appealing to both adults and children. The high elevation and sea breeze make it cool even on summer afternoons. Confirming the port's location from the tower helps you visualize where to watch the evening fireworks. The surrounding Shiroyama Park's greenery can also be explored.
Fireworks details
Name: かわのえ夏まつり花火大会
Date & time: 7/18 (Sat) 20:00–20:45
Venue: 四国中央市・川之江港防波堤
Shells: approx. 3,500
2026年7月18日(土)20時開幕、川之江港防波堤を会場とする「かわのえ夏まつり花火大会」のクライマックスです。瀬戸内海の夜空に打ち上げられる約3,500発は、海面に光を映しながら次々と大輪を咲かせます。潮風の中で聞く打ち上げ音は迫力満点で、瀬戸内の島々をシルエットに浮かべながら広がる花火は、港の街ならではの絶景です。四国中央市の夏の風物詩として地元に愛されるこの花火大会、45分間のフィナーレまで防波堤から目を離せません。1日の終わりを飾るにふさわしい、夏の夜の大輪をご家族でお楽しみください。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は四国中央市または大会主催者の公式発表で当日確認を。防波堤は足元が硬く暗いため、懐中電灯やスマホのライトを活用して安全に。終了後は周辺道路が混雑するため、車での帰宅は時間をずらすか、あらかじめ駐車場所から会場までの徒歩ルートを確認しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 川之江八幡神社
※Based on previous years. 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
A few minutes' drive from the city center with parking available. Admission is about 200 yen for adults (subject to change, confirm locally). The stairs to the tower are steep, so hold hands with small children. Summer afternoons are sunny, so don't forget a hat and drinks.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour required. The afternoon light makes the blue of the Seto Inland Sea particularly vivid.
Access & map
〒799-0101 Ehime Prefecture Shikoku Central City Kawanoe Town 1087-4
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2026 Kawanoe Summer Festival Fireworks Display - Full-Day Experience Course
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