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Get dinner near the port and secure a spot on the breakwater to wait for the show in the sea breeze

About this spot

Kawanoe Port, the venue for Kawanoe Summer Festival, comes alive with food stalls on the day of the fireworks display, bustling with many visitors from late afternoon. Early spot reservation on the breakwater is essential - spread your mat while it's still bright. The time spent spreading dinner while watching the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea is a special moment of the day. The sea breeze is pleasant, and after sunset, you can leisurely enjoy watching the sky gradually change to indigo with your family. Get food and drinks from the stalls and enjoy the summer festival atmosphere at the port until the fireworks begin.

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 included

Source: dcity-ehime.com

Tips

Parking may be full during early hours. On the fireworks festival day, check public transportation options and temporary parking guidance in advance. Always check toilet locations before securing your spot, and use them early as lines form after the fireworks start. After the event, surrounding roads will be congested, so it's recommended to enjoy the afterglow at the port for a while before heading out.