Usa Jingu Nagoshi Festival Fireworks Venue (宇佐神宮 夏越祭り花火会場)

Flow of the course

About this spot

Held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, this Yakuyoke fireworks display closes out the Nagoshi Festival at Usa Jingu. The number of fireworks launched is not publicly announced, but the display, lighting up the night sky for 20 minutes, carries a solemn charm that comes precisely from being viewed within these sacred grounds. As the finale of a festival centered on warding off misfortune, these fireworks have long been cherished by the local community. The sight of the fireworks overlapping with the silhouette of the shrine's sacred forest is a view unique to this place.

Fireworks details

Tips

The event may be canceled or postponed in bad weather, so check whether it's going ahead through the organizer's announcement on the day. The area around the shrine grounds gets very crowded, so public transportation is recommended. Roads get congested afterward, so leaving with a bit of a time gap makes for a smoother trip home.

Best time to visit

Time your visit to the 20:00-20:20 event window. Open areas around the shrine grounds make it easier to look up at the display

Access & map

Oita, Usa, Usa Jingu (宇佐神宮)