Watch About 1,000 Fireworks Light Up the Night Sky Above the Port
About this spot
Part of the Hayabuki Hime Shrine Summer Festival, the Sagaseki Port Komiya Red Lighthouse Pier Fireworks Festival takes place on July 30, 2026 (Thursday), with approximately 1,000 fireworks launching into the night sky above the port in succession. The fireworks illuminate the summer night above this harbor town famed for Seki horse mackerel and Seki mackerel, creating a magical atmosphere as light dances across the water. This long-standing local summer festival culminates in a spectacular display that draws families from across the region.
Fireworks details
Name: 佐賀関納涼花火大会(関の権現早吸日女神社夏祭り)
Date & time: 7/30 (Thu) 20:05–
Venue: 大分市・佐賀関港古宮赤灯台突堤
Shells: approx. 1,000
Food stalls
Where: 関の夜市(地元商店街・漁協佐賀関支店・大分市東部商工青年部等が出店)
※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 may be postponed or cancelled due to severe weather, so check the official announcement from Oita City on the day of the event. After the display ends, roads around the port will become congested; staggering your departure time is recommended. Since the area is dimly lit, having a smartphone light or flashlight handy is advisable.
Best time to visit
The display runs from 20:05 to 20:35. Arrive at least 30 minutes before the start to secure a good viewing spot.
Access & map
Komiya Red Lighthouse Pier, Sagaseki Port, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, Japan
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2026 Sagaseki Summer Fireworks Festival (Seki Gongen Hayabuki Hime Shrine Summer Festival) - Full Day Experience Course
Oita
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