Pick up dinner near the venue and secure your viewing spot while waiting for the show to begin
About this spot
On the evening of the fireworks festival, food stalls and vendors gather around Nishinoomote Harbor, perfect for picking up dinner while enjoying the evening breeze. Once you spread out your leisure sheet to secure your viewing spot, relax with your takeout meal. The changing colors of the harbor sky as the sun sets are also worth watching. Before the show begins, it's recommended to spend the time relaxing with family, reflecting on the day's experiences.
Fireworks details
Name: 種子島鉄砲まつり 花火大会
Date & time: 8/23 (Sun) Time TBA
Venue: 西之表港港湾内
Shells: approx. 6,000
2026年8月23日(日)開催、1543年に鉄砲が伝来した歴史を持つ種子島・西之表港を舞台にした花火大会です。約6,000発の花火が港の夜空を彩り、離島ならではの澄んだ空気の中で花火の光がひときわ鮮やかに見えます。鉄砲伝来にちなんだ祭りの締めくくりとして、地域の人々に長く親しまれてきた花火です。フィナーレの連発を見届けたら、家族で夏の思い出を胸に帰路につきましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止や延期の可能性があるため、当日は西之表市の公式発表を確認しましょう。終了直後は港周辺が大変混雑するため、少し余韻を楽しんでからの移動がおすすめです。離島での宿泊やフェリー・飛行機の時刻は事前に確認を。
Tips
The harbor area becomes very crowded in the evening, so arriving early is advised. It's safer to get drinks and snacks before arriving at the venue. Please take all trash with you when you leave.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour 45 minutes required. The changing colors of the harbor sky around sunset are particularly beautiful.
Access & map
〒891-3111 Nishi-machi 49-1, Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture
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