Fireworks lighting the night sky above the shrine grounds, the finale of a community summer festival
About this spot
Fireworks concluding the Sakamoto Hachiман Shrine Summer Festival, beginning at 8 PM on July 23, 2026 (Thursday). The fireworks launching from the quiet shrine grounds surrounded by mountains have a different charm from large-scale city fireworks displays—a rustic and heartwarming quality as the community gathers to watch. The close proximity between the fireworks and spectators, possible only because of the small scale, is the festival's charm.
Fireworks details
Name: 坂本八幡神社夏祭り
Date & time: 7/23 (Thu) 20:00–
Venue: 勝浦町・坂本宮平
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Where: 坂本宮平
Scale: approx. 4–5 stalls
※Based on previous years. 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
Launch numbers have not been announced, so follow the instructions at the venue on the day to determine your viewing spot. In bad weather, the event may be postponed or canceled, so check the town's announcements in advance. The return path through the mountains is dark, so bring a light source for safety.
Best time to visit
Timed to the 8 PM start. Secure your viewing spot within the shrine grounds 30 minutes before the start.
Access & map
Sakamoto Miyahira, Katsuura-cho, Tokushima Prefecture
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2026 Sakamoto Hachiман Shrine Summer Festival Full-Day Course
Tokushima
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