Secure a Spot Along the Fishing Port's Coast, Watch the Japan Sea's Dusk While Awaiting the Opening
About this spot
A viewing area spreading directly in front of Dorokawa Fishing Port's offshore, the launch site for tonight's fireworks festival. The fishing port's breakwaters and coastline offer excellent vantage points facing the Japan Sea, so arrive early to secure a good viewing spot. During evening hours, the sunset on the western horizon is beautiful, and the moment to await the opening while watching the sky's color gradually shift to indigo is itself one of the important pleasures of the fireworks festival. Spread out the snacks and drinks you brought and relax in the salty breeze. Once darkness falls, the sea breeze becomes cool, so putting on a wrap garment early will bring peace of mind.
Fireworks details
Name: 日本海洋上花火大会
Date & time: 7/18 (Sat) 19:30–20:45
Venue: 由利本荘市・道川漁港海上
Shells: approx. 1,500
2026年7月18日(土)19時30分開催、日本海の海上から打ち上がる花火大会です。道川漁港の沖合から打ち上げられる約1,500発は、遮るものがない海上ならではの開放感の中で大きく夜空に広がります。波の音に重なるように響く打ち上げ音と、海面に映る花火の光が漁港の情景と溶け合う光景は、海辺の花火大会ならではの迫力と情趣があります。鳥海山を擁する自然豊かな由利本荘の夏夜に咲く1,500発は、数以上の存在感で夜空を彩ります。フィナーレの連発が海と空を染める瞬間は、この1日のクライマックスです。
Tips
荒天や海上の状況により中止・変更となる場合があるため、開催可否は当日の大会公式発表を必ず確認してください。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、余韻を楽しみながら時間差での帰宅がおすすめ。足元が暗い場所が多いので、ライトを持っておくと安全に移動できます。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※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
Access to the fishing port from the Dorokawa district on National Route 7. On the day of the fireworks festival, parking spaces around the area fill up early, so arrive with time to spare. Food stalls and temporary shops may be available, but it is safer to procure food and drinks in advance. Locate restrooms early.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes required. From sunset to the start of the fireworks, enjoying the sky's color changes.
Access & map
〒018-1305 Akita Prefecture, Yurihonjo City, Iwaki Niko-Kitsune-Mori
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Japan Sea Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
Akita
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