Highlights

  • ~10,000 shells over the sea
  • Music-synchronized program
  • Wide 10-go (10-inch) bursts

Background & story

A summer staple held at Hiroshima Port, using the open bay to spread fireworks across both the night sky and the reflecting sea surface.

Good to know for visitors

Getting there
Hiroshima Port (Ujinakaigan-dori tram terminus) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
Booking & entry
Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
Language
Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
Good for
groups of friends, date night, families

Good to know

Held rain or shine; only typhoons cancel. Gates open 17:00, fireworks 20:00–21:00.

Getting there

Hiroshima Port (Ujina) — Off the 10,000-ton berth, 3 Ujina-kaigan, Minami-ku, Hiroshima

Japan-Event Editorial
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