Dinner at a local eatery and securing a viewing spot amidst the festival food stalls
About this spot
As evening falls, food vendors line up around Kamegawa Fishing Port venue, filling the area with a lively local atmosphere. Have dinner at a local eatery or sample street food while you wait for the fireworks to begin. The 38th Kamegawa Summer Festival is deeply rooted in the community, and the charm lies in enjoying a summer evening alongside local residents. As daylight fades and the sea breeze cools, the festive atmosphere builds excitement for the main event.
Fireworks details
Name: 亀川夏まつり
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:00–21:00
Venue: 別府市・亀川漁港
Shells: approx. 5,000
別府市亀川漁港を会場に開催される、第38回を迎える地域密着の花火大会です。20時から21時までの1時間、夜空に約5,000発の花火が次々と打ち上がり、別府湾の海面にも花火の光が映り込む美しい光景が広がります。長年にわたり地元の人たちに愛されてきた夏祭りの花火は、規模の大きさに加えてアットホームな雰囲気も魅力です。潮風とともに響く花火の音を、家族で寄り添って楽しみましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日は主催者の発表を確認しておきましょう。終了後は周辺道路が大変混み合うため、余韻を楽しみながら少し時間をずらしての帰宅がおすすめです。足元が暗いのでスマホのライトを用意しておくと安心です。
Food stalls
Food stalls: Yes
※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
Parking in the surrounding lots is limited, so arriving early is recommended. Popular food stall items can sell out, so secure dinner early.
Best time to visit
About 2 hours 15 minutes. It gets crowded around sunset when vendors and viewing spots fill up
Access & map
〒874-0021 Oita Prefecture, Beppu City, Kamegawa Chuo-cho 5
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2026 38th Kamegawa Summer Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Oita
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