Ryukyu Kaiensai Fireworks Festival 2027
One of Japan's earliest big fireworks of the year — around 10,000 shells choreographed to live music over the East China Sea off Ginowan.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/04/10 09:30 – 2027/04/10
- Where
- Ginowan Seaside Park (Tropical Beach)（Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa）
- City
- Okinawa
- Getting there
- About 20 minutes by car from Naha; shuttle buses run from Naha on the day.
- Price
- Ticketed reserved seating in tiers; a free viewing area is also available. Exact 2027 date confirmed in winter.
- Organizer
- Ryukyu Kaiensai Executive Committee
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 20 minutes by car from Naha; shuttle buses run from Naha on the day. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Ticketed reserved seating in tiers; a free viewing area is also available. Exact 2027 date confirmed in winter.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- music fans
Highlights
- Around 10,000 shells over the East China Sea
- Fireworks choreographed to a live music programme
- A concept blending Okinawan culture and pyrotechnics
Background & story
Launched as one of the first major fireworks shows of the Japanese year, Ryukyu Kaiensai pairs roughly 10,000 shells with a live soundtrack over the sea at Ginowan.
Good to know
Buy early-bird advance tickets when they go on sale in February for discounted reserved seats; the free area gets crowded.