EndedFestivals & FireworksOita
Nanase no Homura Matsuri Festival
ななせの火群まつり
A spectacular fire festival featuring 12m tall pillars and a glowing river of lanterns.
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Schedule
July 26, 2026
Guide6 min read
Nanase no Homura Matsuri is a traditional festival in Oita Prefecture centered around the themes of fire, water, history, and heritage.
Highlights
Traditional fire festivalEnchanting lantern sceneryDramatic fire pillars and fireworks
About Nanase no Homura Matsuri Festival
- Stunning Light Displays: The 2km stretch of lanterns along the river provides a perfect, photogenic landscape.
- Powerful Fire Pillars: Watching the 12m pillars ignite is a breathtaking and emotional climax.
- Night Sky Fireworks: The fireworks display provides a grand, magical finale to the evening.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience a traditional Japanese fire festival preserved with passion by the local community.
Photo gallery
All photosWeather forecast
Thu
9/17
26°/24°
78%
Fri
9/18
25°/23°
93%
Sat
9/19
24°/24°
75%
Sun
9/20
29°/23°
33%
Mon
9/21
28°/22°
14%
Tue
9/22
27°/20°
8%
Wed
9/23
25°/20°
12%
Tips
Clothing
As this is an outdoor night event, bring comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the evening temperature.
Transport
Traffic restrictions will be in place; we highly recommend using public transport or buses instead of driving.
Parking
Temporary parking may be available, but expect heavy crowds and limited space.
