Sakata Hanabi: Connecting Bonds and Future Echoes
酒田の花火「つなぐ絆、未来に響け一万発」
Experience 10,000 fireworks over the Mogami River, featuring a breathtaking finale of three massive 2-shaku shells.Sakata Hanabi is a traditional fireworks festival with a long history, originating in 1929 to commemorate the designation of Sakata Port as a major port.
Highlights
About Sakata Hanabi: Connecting Bonds and Future Echoes
- Spectacular Finale: The grand finale spanning 1,350m and the simultaneous launch of three 2-shaku shells is a breathtaking sight you should see once in a lifetime.
- Seat Selection: For a comfortable experience, we recommend booking reserved seats in advance, such as the A-type chair or the spacious C-type mass seats.
- Advance Booking is Essential: Since parking and reserved seats are extremely popular, be sure to secure them early through the official website or designated ticket sites (such as Lawson Ticket).
Schedule
September 12, 2026
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
24°/20°
14%
Tue
8/4
27°/18°
0%
Wed
8/5
30°/18°
6%
Thu
8/6
32°/20°
22%
Fri
8/7
30°/24°
71%
Sat
8/8
28°/23°
75%
Sun
8/9
27°/22°
66%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Clothing & Gear
Please bring your own seating, such as a picnic sheet or chair, and a tripod. Not all paid seats include these items.
Parking
Official parking is available via advance reservation through akippa. It only accepts online payments; cash is not accepted.
Tickets
A ticket is required to enter the paid viewing areas. Anyone elementary school age or older must possess a ticket.
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