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Enjoy dinner at summer festival stalls and secure viewing spots before the fireworks
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Enjoy dinner at summer festival stalls and secure viewing spots before the fireworks

About this spot

The area around the former Sasebo City Shikamachi Branch Office is the venue for tonight's fireworks display and summer festival. As evening falls, festival stalls line the area in typical community summer festival style, and it begins to buzz with local people. Enjoy classic summer festival fare like yakisoba and shaved ice while securing your viewing spot and waiting for the show to begin. The warm atmosphere rooted in the community is the unique charm of this summer festival.

Fireworks details

Name: 鹿町ふるさと夏まつり

Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) Time TBA

Venue: 旧佐世保市役所鹿町支所周辺

Shells: approx. 1,200

2026年8月13日(木)開催、鹿町町の夏を締めくくるふるさと夏まつりの花火です。約1,200発の花火が旧佐世保市役所鹿町支所周辺の夜空に打ち上がり、地域の人々が集う夏祭りらしいあたたかな雰囲気の中で楽しめます。規模は大きくありませんが、地元の掛け声とともに見上げる花火は、旅の思い出に残る特別なひとときになるはずです。

Tips

荒天時は中止や順延の可能性があるため、当日の開催可否は佐世保市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は会場周辺の道路が混雑するため、時間差での移動がおすすめです。足元が暗いのでスマホのライトを用意しておくと安心です。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

WalkerPlus 2026年開催情報(8/13)に「会場には屋台が立ち並び、地元の名物料理を堪能できる」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: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

About 15 minutes by car from Chidori-ga-Taki Park. Opening times are announced on the day, so check information in advance. The area becomes crowded from evening onwards, so early arrival is recommended.

Best time to visit

Takes approximately 2 hours. The festival atmosphere grows from evening into night.

Access & map

〒859-6204 Nagasaki Prefecture, Sasebo City, Shikamachi-machi, Shimo-Utaga-ura 8-37

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2026 Shikamachi Hometown Summer Festival - Full Day Course

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