HiroshimaLeisure

Fukuyama Summer Festival venue (Fukuyama City center)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Pray for family safety at an ancient shrine with a brilliantly crimson shrine building

About 100 min from the previous stop

About 210 min here

About this spot

A three-day summer tradition of Fukuyama City held from August 13 to 15, taking place in the city center. The sound of drums and dancing echoes through the streets in front of the station, and lantern light colors the night city. Held with Fukuyama Castle in view, this festival offers a special charm: the castle town streets you walked during the day transform completely into a festival at night. The opening night of August 13 is particularly vibrant as the beginning of the three-day festival.

Season & hours

Name: 福山夏まつり2026

Date & time: 8/13 (Thu)–8/15 (Sat) 8/13 二上りおどり大会 17:30–20:30 / 8/14 いろは丸YOSAKOI 16:00–20:30 / 8/15 あしだ川花火大会 19:30–20:30 (いずれも予定)

Venue: 8/13 福山市・きたはま通り(演舞会場) / 8/14 福山駅前市内中心部商店街・中央公園 / 8/15 芦田川大橋上流

Source: city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp

Tips

The area in front of the station may have pedestrian zones and traffic restrictions during the festival period. Baby strollers can be difficult to manage in crowds, so prepare baby carriers for convenience. Return trains become crowded after the festival ends, so staggering your departure time will be smoother.