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Gotanshinsai Grand Fireworks Festival venue (around Hofu Tenmangu Shrine) (御誕辰祭大花火大会会場(防府天満宮周辺))

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Get ready for the venue while enjoying dinner and food-stall fare along the shopping street

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About this spot

This fireworks festival, held Wednesday, August 5, 2026, colors the Gotanshinsai festival at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine. Launched in time with the sacred rites celebrating the birth of Sugawara no Michizane, the fireworks color the night sky against the backdrop of the venerable shrine hall for a truly special sight. The number of shells is not announced, but as a summer tradition long cherished by locals, it draws crowds of families every year. It is a solemn yet festive moment fitting to close out a day of touring historic temples and shrines.

Fireworks details

Name: 防府天満宮御誕辰祭大花火大会

Date & time: 8/5 (Wed) 神社公式に打上時間の（地元報道では20:30打上開始）

Venue: 防府市松崎町14-1・防府天満宮（花火は天満宮から打ち上げ）

Shells: approx. 4,000

Source: en.hofutenmangu.com

Tips

On the evening of August 5, traffic restrictions will be in effect around Hofu Tenmangu Shrine, and temporary free parking is scheduled to be available from 15:00 to 22:00. In case of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or postponed, so please check the organizer's announcement on the day. The area around Hofu Station gets very crowded after the event ends, so staggering your departure is recommended. Deciding on a meeting spot in advance is reassuring to avoid getting separated in the crowd.