Approximately 6,000 Fireworks Illuminate the Tsugaru Strait's Night Sky: Ooma's Summer Climax

About this spot

A fireworks festival held starting at 7:30 PM on August 14, 2026 (Friday), at the old ferry terminal of Ooma Port. Approximately 6,000 fireworks launch one after another into the night sky above the Tsugaru Strait, creating a band of light spreading across the vast water surface—a spectacle of scale unique to the port town of Ooma. In the clear northern summer air, sound carries far, and the launch noise blending with wave sounds resonates in your heart. As a time-honored summer tradition in this northernmost fishing town on Honshu, seeing the complete 30-minute program will etch memories of Ooma's summer night into your heart.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check Ooma Town's official announcement to confirm whether the festival will proceed in case of bad weather. After the closing, spectators will move all at once, and main streets will become congested. Waiting a bit after the fireworks end before heading home will help you avoid the crowds. Some areas along the return path may be dark, so use your smartphone's light or a small flashlight.

Best time to visit

Timed with the 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM opening hours. Have your viewing spot prepared 30 minutes before the start.

Access & map

Aomori Prefecture, Ooma Town, Ooma Port (Old Ferry Terminal)