【August 2025】8 Must-See Fireworks Festivals in Fukuoka
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When it comes to summer, fireworks festivals are a must!In 2025, beautiful fireworks will once again light up the night skies across Fukuoka.Here, we’ve picked up the major fireworks festivals happening in August.Why not enjoy a magical summer night with your family, friends, or special someone?
Island City Summer Festival
The Island City Summer Festival is a seasonal event held in the new district of Island City in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka. Popular among local residents, families, and couples, the festival features food stalls, stage performances, and attractions for children — offering fun for all generations.
| Name | Island City Summer Festival (Fukuoka City) |
| Location | 6-6-6 Kashiiteriha, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka |
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| Date & Time | Sunday, August 3, 2025 – From 8:00 PM |
| Fireworks | To be announced |
| Access | About a 5-minute walk from Fukuoka City Gymnasium bus stop |
366th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival (Kurume City)
With a history of over 350 years, this traditional festival in Kurume features stunning fireworks reflecting on the Chikugo River. With around 15,000 fireworks launched, it is one of the largest and most iconic fireworks festivals in Kyushu.
| Name | 366th Chikugo River Fireworks Festival |
| Location | Riverside area near Suitengu Shrine and Shinyama Castle Ruins, Kurume City, Fukuoka |
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| Date & Time | Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – 7:40 PM to 8:40 PM |
| Fireworks | Approx. 15,000 shots |
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【By Train】10-minute walk from JR Kurume Station Shuttle buses available from Nishitetsu Kurume Station (paid) 【By Car】 × No parking available around the venue. |
Yume HANABI 2025 (Ogori City)
Now in its 54th year, Yume HANABI has become a beloved summer tradition passed down through generations in Ogori. The 2025 theme is “Bravery & Spirit”. Many food stalls will be open during the event as well!
| Name | Yume HANABI 2025 |
| Location | Homan River riverside near Ogori Sports Park, Ogori City, Fukuoka |
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| Date & Time | Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Fireworks | Approx. 8,000 shots |
| Access |
【By Train】 〇 30-minute walk from Nishitetsu Ogori Station (Tenjin Omuta Line) 〇 20-minute walk from Daizen Station (Amagi Railway) ※ Nishitetsu Daibu Station tends to be extremely crowded. It’s recommended to use Nishitetsu Ogori or Daizen Station. |
I visited this festival last year. Read about my experience here.
Soeda Fireworks Festival (Soeda Town, Tagawa District)
This annual event in Soeda Town features about 3,000 fireworks lighting up the summer sky. In 2025, it will be held at a new venue: Soeda Sun Sports Land. It’s conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from JR Nishi-Soeda Station, making it easily accessible.
| Name | Soeda Fireworks Festival |
| Venue | Soeda Sun Sports Land, Soeda Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| Date & Time | Saturday, August 9, 2025 / 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 3,000 shots |
| Access | 5-minute walk from JR Nishi-Soeda Station |
38th Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival (Kitakyushu City)
This large-scale fireworks festival was first held in 1988 to honor the deceased and to express the spirit of “Genki from Kanmon!” Co-hosted by Kitakyushu and Shimonoseki, it has now reached its 38th edition in 2025.
| Name | 38th Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival |
| Venue | West Coast area, Moji Ward, Kitakyushu City |
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| Date & Time | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 / 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 15,000 shots |
| Access | 【By Train】 ・5-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station (Moji side) ・20-minute walk from JR Shimonoseki Station (Shimonoseki side) |
Amagi River Fireworks Festival (Asakura City)
Enjoy the beautifully lit Amagi Bridge over the Koishiwara River with lanterns. After the fireworks, a memorial ceremony called “Nagare Kanjo” is held, where 60–70 lanterns float down the river. About 100 food stalls also line the surrounding area.
| Name | Amagi River Fireworks Festival |
| Venue | Downstream of Amagi Bridge, Koishiwara River, Amagi, Asakura City |
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| Date & Time | Saturday, August 23, 2025 / 7:40 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 4,000 shots |
| Access | 【By Train】10-minute walk from Amagi Railway Amagi Station or 15-minute walk from Nishitetsu Amagi Station *Traffic restrictions in the area from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM |
17th Miyako Town Summer Festival (Miyako District)
Enjoy stage events such as Japanese taiko drum performances and a memorial ceremony for the war dead at Sun Great Miyako. The festival concludes with about 1,000 fireworks. In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sunday, August 24.
| Name | 17th Miyako Town Summer Festival |
| Venue | Around Sun Great Miyako, Kuroda, Katsuyama, Miyako Town, Miyako District |
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| Date & Time | Saturday, August 23, 2025 / 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 1,000 shots |
| Access | 【By Train】About 15-minute taxi ride from JR Yukuhashi Station 【By Car】About 5 minutes from Yukuhashi IC via Route 201 |
Yukuhashi Summer Festival Kosumoppe (Yukuhashi City)
This is a signature summer event in the Keichiku region, attracting around 20,000 visitors each year. The name “Kosumoppe” comes from “cosmos,” the city’s symbolic flower.
| Name | Yukuhashi Summer Festival Kosumoppe |
| Venue | Imagawa riverside next to Yukuhashi City Hall, Minamiohashi 3-chome, Yukuhashi City |
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| Date & Time | Saturday, August 30, 2025 / 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 2,500 shots |
| Access | 【By Train】15-minute walk from JR Yukuhashi Station 【By Car】About 16 minutes from Kanda-Kitakyushu Airport IC via Routes 10, 201, 28, and 246 |
