Visit the ancient temple of Murozumi and stroll through the historic waterfront townscape
About this spot
An ancient temple located at the base of the Murozumi Peninsula in Hikari City's Murozumi district, long cherished by local people. The temple grounds are quiet with deep greenery, and simply walking slowly under the shade of trees that block the summer sun helps settle your mind. Murozumi is a historic port town that flourished as a stopping point for Kitamae ships (北前船) during the Edo period, and the surrounding area retains the atmosphere of traditional townscape, making it a perfect spot for an afternoon stroll before the evening fireworks festival. After visiting the temple, take a short walk through Murozumi's streets and experience the historical atmosphere of the area. It's a wonderful spot to cherish the quiet afternoon hours before the lively evening ahead.
Fireworks details
Name: 光花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00–20:45
Venue: 光市・虹ヶ浜海水浴場一帯
Shells: approx. 3,000
2026年7月25日(土)20時から45分間、虹ヶ浜海水浴場一帯から打ち上げられる光花火大会です。約3,000発の花火が穏やかな周防灘の夜空に次々と大輪を開かせ、静かな波音と相まって海辺の花火大会ならではの情緒を演出します。白砂の浜辺という絶好のロケーションから、遮るものなく正面に花火を見上げられるのがこの大会の大きな魅力。フィナーレに向けて次第に規模が大きくなる連発は、浜辺の砂と波の音ごと体に響く迫力です。昼に見た青い海が夜には花火の色に染まる、光市の夏の夜の特別な時間をご家族でお楽しみください。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は光市または大会の公式発表で必ず確認してください。終了後は周辺道路と駐車場が一斉に混み合います。フィナーレ後はしばらく浜で余韻を楽しんでから動き出す時間差帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗いのでスマートフォンのライトや小型ライトがあると安全に帰宅できます。帰りの電車・バスの時刻は事前に確認しておきましょう。
Food stalls
Hours: 17:00–
Where: 虹ヶ浜海岸沿い
Scale: approx. 130 stalls
※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
Approximately 10 minutes by car from Kanmei Garden. Roads around Murozumi are narrow in places, so drive carefully. Temple visits are free. Murozumi Port and the walking path along the coast are nearby; strolling there after your visit to experience the sea atmosphere is recommended. It's approximately 5-10 minutes by car to Nijiga-hama from here.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour required. The afternoon dappled sunlight gently illuminating the temple grounds is particularly pleasant.
Access & map
〒743-0007 8-chome 6-1 Murozumi, Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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