Written by Lily Crossley-Baxter
Watch as 3,000 rockets are launched into the sky against the city skyline.
What happens?
This festival was originally created to pray for the port’s safety and to bring visitors to the area.
Schedule 2026
The event will start with a 15-minute drone show before the main event of 3,000 fireworks kicks off. The entire event is scheduled to run from 8 p.m. to around 8:50 p.m.
Note that it will be canceled in case of severe weather.
How to get there
The festival is held at Wakayama Port, a roughly 10-minute walk from Nankai Electric Railway Wakayama Port Station.
You can get also get there by a 17-minute bus and then a 12-minute walk from Wakayama Station or by getting two short trains to Wakayamako Station and walking 13 minutes. You can also get to Wakayamako Station directly from Osaka’s Namba Station in 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
