7,000 Fireworks Light Up Shimizu Port's Night Sky - Watch the Grand Display With the Ocean Breeze

About this spot

The Shimin Matsuri Ashizuri Matsuri Summer Fireworks Festival, unfolding from 8 p.m. for 40 minutes on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Approximately 7,000 fireworks launched from around Shikajima in Shimizu Port represent Tosa Shimizu City's signature summer fireworks festival, and the warm atmosphere of enjoying it together with local residents gathered at the port is part of its charm. In the spacious night sky of Shimizu Port, facing the Pacific Ocean, grand blooms open in succession, with light reflecting on the harbor waters - a beauty unique to a seaside fireworks display. Unlike inland displays surrounded by mountains, these 40 minutes of fireworks against the scent of the sea and the sound of waves make a fitting finale to your summer journey to Shikoku's southernmost point.

Fireworks details

Tips

For information about whether the event proceeds in case of bad weather, always check the official announcement from the festival organizer, Tosa Shimizu City. After the show, surrounding roads will be congested; rather than leaving immediately, savor the afterglow at the port before departing. Confirm your return parking and accommodation routes in advance.

Best time to visit

8:00 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. - during the scheduled event time. Securing your viewing spot by 7:30 p.m. (30 minutes before start) is advisable.

Access & map

Kochi Prefecture, Tosa Shimizu City, Shimizu Port (Shikajima Area)