
Having dinner at the shopping street and experiencing the festival atmosphere
About this spot
The central shopping street near Taketa City Castle Town Exchange Plaza is lined with local restaurants and shops. As the festival begins at 5 PM, this area comes alive in the evening, and you can enjoy dinner while soaking in the excitement of the inaugural fireworks festival. Spend this time before sunset leisurely, absorbing the local atmosphere.
Fireworks details
Name: 第一回 竹田花火大会
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 17:00–(花火は夜)
Venue: 竹田市・竹田市城下町交流プラザ
Shells: approx. 600
2026年8月1日(土)17時からお祭りが始まり、日が暮れると記念すべき第一回竹田花火大会の花火が打ち上がります。約600発の花火が山に囲まれた竹田市城下町交流プラザ一帯に響き渡り、音が山あいにこだまする迫力ある光景を楽しめます。岡城跡や城下町散策で歴史にふれたあとのフィナーレとして、家族で夜空を見上げる特別なひとときになるはずです。
Tips
荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の実施状況は竹田市の公式発表で確認しましょう。実際の花火は日が暮れてからの打ち上げとなるため、時間には余裕を持って会場に到着しておくと安心です。周辺は街灯が少ないため、懐中電灯があると足元が安心です。
Food stalls
Hours: 17:00–
Where: 縁日
※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
You can walk here directly from your castle town stroll. On festival day, shops may get crowded, so arriving early is recommended. It's best to use restroom facilities in this area before the main event.
Best time to visit
About 1.5 hours. Evening to night is when the festival atmosphere builds.
Access & map
〒878-0012 Oita Prefecture, Taketa City, Taketa Town 403
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