Grab street food and wait for the fireworks amid the festival's festive atmosphere
About this spot
The grounds of Sakutou Junior High School, which serves as the venue for Sakutou Summer Festival. As evening approaches, food stalls and temporary shops begin setting up, and community members gather in celebration. After spending the day exploring the lake and highlands, enjoy street food and the festival atmosphere as you await the show. As night falls and spectators increase, it's best to secure a comfortable seating spot early.
Fireworks details
Name: 夏まつり作東 花火大会
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:30–
Venue: 美作市・作東中学校グラウンド(江見)
Shells: approx. 1,200
2026年8月1日(土)20時30分開催、美作市作東地区の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。周囲を山々に囲まれた中学校のグラウンドから、夜空へ約1,200発の花火が次々と打ち上がります。高い建物の少ない山あいの立地のため、花火が澄んだ夜空いっぱいに広がる様子を存分に楽しめるのが魅力。地域みんなで見上げる、作東の夏の締めくくりにふさわしいひとときです。
Tips
荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は主催者の公式発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、フィナーレ後は少し余韻を楽しんでから移動するのがおすすめです。周辺は街灯が少ないため、スマホのライトなど足元を照らせるものがあると安心です。
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
About 15 minutes by car from Valentine Park. Roads and parking areas get congested on festival day, so allow extra travel time. Most food stalls accept cash only, so bring coins and small bills.
Best time to visit
Allow approximately 3 hours 15 minutes. Around sunset is when the festival excitement peaks.
Access & map
884 Emi, Mimasaka City, Okayama Prefecture 〒709-4234
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2026 Sakutou Summer Festival Fireworks Display - Full Day Experience
Okayama
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