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Around JGSDF Katsuta Camp (Hitachinaka Festival Fireworks venue) (陸上自衛隊勝田駐屯地周辺)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Have an early dinner near the station to fuel up before the fireworks

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About this spot

Held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, this is the fireworks festival that closes out summer in Hitachinaka City, launched from the vast grounds of JGSDF Katsuta Camp. About 3,000 fireworks color the night sky, and the wide-open, unobstructed view is a highlight unique to launching from such spacious grounds. Watching from the roads and parks around the base is the classic approach, and many families gather here. It's a powerful finale to the night sky, a fitting close to a day full of fun.

Fireworks details

Name: ひたちなか祭り花火大会

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat) 17:30–20:30

Venue: ひたちなか市・陸上自衛隊勝田駐屯地 (ひたちなか市勝倉3433)

Shells: approx. 3,000

Food stalls

Where: 会場(陸上自衛隊勝田駐屯地)

Scale: 屋台多数

※WalkerPlus 2026年イベント情報に『屋台も数多く出店し、例年多くの人が訪れにぎわいを見せる。』と記載。. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: ibarakiguide.jp

Tips

In case of severe weather, the event may be canceled or postponed, so check Hitachinaka City's official announcement on the day to confirm whether it will be held. The area around Katsuta Station gets very crowded after the event ends, so it's recommended to leave with a bit of a time gap. The ground underfoot is dark, so it's reassuring to have a smartphone light or similar ready.