Kumano Dai Hanabi Taikai (Kumano Grand Fireworks Festival)

Event Overview

Kumano Dai Hanabi Taikai is a grand, historic fireworks festival held along the shores of Shichiri Mihama Beach in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. With a legacy spanning 250 to 300 years, this tradition is deeply rooted in the local culture. The festival utilizes the stunning coastal landscape to deliver a high-impact, dynamic display of light and sound.

Highlights & What to Expect

This festival offers unique, high-adrenaline performances that you won't see anywhere else in Japan.

• *Sea-Based Explosions**: Watch in awe as two boats speed across the water, launching fireworks directly into the sea. The contrast between the fast-moving vessels and the blooming light displays is breathtaking.
• *The 250kg 'Sanjaku-dama' Shell**: A massive 250kg firework is set upon a steel raft floating in the ocean and detonated. The resulting semi-circular burst of light, spanning 600 meters in diameter, is a true work of art.
• *Onigajo Grand Finale**: The show reaches its climax using the natural landscape of Onigajo, a National Natural Monument. As fireworks explode near the sea caves and rocky cliffs, the sound and light echo through the caves, creating a bone-shaking, immersive experience that vibrates through the entire venue.

Date & Schedule

The event is held on August 17.

Venue & Access

The main venue is the area around Shichiri Mihama Beach in Kumano City.

By Train

The venue is approximately a 5-minute walk from JR Kumano-shi Station on the Kisei Main Line. On the day of the festival, special