Written by Greg Lane
Please note that this event is not scheduled to take place in 2026. We’ll keep an eye on updates for 2027 and beyond.
This fireworks festival combines one of Japan’s most scenic places, Miyajima Island, with one of Japan’s favorite summer activities, fireworks.
What happens?
While not as full-on as some of the big city fireworks festivals, it has the advantage of offering one of the most stunning views around; watch as fireworks explode on the surface of the water behind the giant, iconic torii gate of Miyajima.
Prepare for big crowds as the organizers claim an attendance of 300,000 people in past years.
Schedule
In 2025, it was on October 18. This is a departure from the usual August date. The fireworks will be set off at 6:30 p.m. and finish at around 7:10 p.m.
Tickets
We know that for 2025 there will be paid seating available. Tickets will go on sale in the summer. More details to be released soon.
How to get there
You can watch from Miyajima or from the mainland, but you’ll need to catch the ferry if planning to see the fireworks from Miyajima.
To get to Miyajimaguchi Station, take the JR Sanyo Honsen from Hiroshima Station. The journey should take 26 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 2.3 km from Hiroden-miyajima-guchi Station Hiroden Line 2
- 2.5 km from Kyoteijo-mae (temporary stop) Station Hiroden Line 2
- 2.9 km from Hiroden-ajina Station Hiroden Line 2
