Traditional festival with floats and portable shrines, fireworks light up the night sky
About this spot
Held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, this traditional Gion Festival centers around Kyoshin Bridge spanning the Kusu River. Floats and portable shrines parade through town in a spectacular display that has been passed down through generations as a traditional summer tradition. The festival excitement reaches its peak from evening into night. As darkness falls, fireworks illuminate the night sky along the Kusu River. Experience a uniquely Kusu summer night where tradition and fireworks become one, savoring it fully over an extended evening.
Fireworks details
Name: 玖珠祇園大祭
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 16:00–22:00(打上花火含む・Time TBA)
Venue: 玖珠郡玖珠町・協心橋周辺
Food stalls
Where: 協心橋周辺
※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
The festival progression and firework times may change depending on the situation on the day, so follow local guidance. As viewing may be lengthy, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. In bad weather, the schedule may be postponed.
Best time to visit
From 4 PM to 10 PM, the evening through night is when the festival and fireworks are at their best
Access & map
Kyoshin Bridge area, Kusu Town, Kusu District, Oita Prefecture
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2026 Kusu Gion Festival Full-Day Immersion Course
Oita
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