Watch fireworks at a quiet harbor surrounded by mountains and sea

About this spot

The Onsenzu Onsen Summer Fireworks Festival, held August 8, 2026 (Saturday), brightens the summer evening. Fireworks launched into the small inlet surrounded on three sides by mountains have their sound reverberate dramatically off the surrounding peaks. Fireworks viewed from Onsenzu Onsen, a town associated with the UNESCO World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, offer a quiet and refined experience distinct from urban fireworks festivals. The sight of lights dancing across the night sky, overlaid with the silhouettes of fishing boats in the harbor, is a uniquely seasonal summer scene of this region.

Fireworks details

Tips

Check official announcements from Ota City or the organizers regarding cancellations due to bad weather. Parking is limited around the venue; public transportation or walking from the town is recommended. After the festival ends, the roads back to the hot spring town become crowded, so it's safe to linger and enjoy the atmosphere before heading back.

Best time to visit

Timed for the 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM performance window. Secure your spot 30 minutes before the start.

Access & map

Shimane Prefecture, Ota City, Onsenzu-cho (Onsenzu Port)