Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks 2026 Finished Major festival
今治市民のまつり「おんまく」花火 — Imabari, Ehime (Shikoku)
- Date
- Sun, August 9, 2026 (This year's edition has concluded — save the date for next year)
- Time
- 8:00 PM – 8:50 PM
- Venue
- Imabari Port (今治港周辺)
- Scale
- ~10,000 fireworks
- Bad weather
- If rained out, postponed to Aug 22, 2026
- Official site
- onmaku.jp
The Onmaku fireworks close Imabari's citizens' festival with about 10,000 music-synchronized shells over the port — a serious show for a mid-sized city, thanks to the festival's reputation for one of Shikoku's best-produced pyromusical programs.
Background
Onmaku ('offering curtain' in the local dialect) began in 1998, merging Imabari's older festivals into a two-day dance-and-fireworks format, with the finale night as the Shimanami area's biggest fireworks event.
Getting there
The venue is Imabari Port, about 15 minutes on foot from JR Imabari Station (Yosan Line; about 40 minutes from Matsuyama by limited express).
Tips
- The music synchronization is the point — get within speaker range of the port plaza rather than watching from distant shores.
- Cyclists on the Shimanami Kaido can time their crossing to end in Imabari on festival night — the best finish line in Japan.
- Rain shifts it two days later rather than cancelling.
- Imabari's hotel stock is modest; Matsuyama is a practical base with late trains back.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks 2026?
- Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks 2026 takes place on Sun, August 9, 2026 in Imabari, Ehime. Fireworks start around 8:00 PM and end around 8:50 PM.
- Where is Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks held, and where should you watch from?
- Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks is held at Imabari Port in Imabari, Ehime. The venue is Imabari Port, about 15 minutes on foot from JR Imabari Station (Yosan Line; about 40 minutes from Matsuyama by limited express). The music synchronization is the point — get within speaker range of the port plaza rather than watching from distant shores.
- How many fireworks are launched at Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks?
- Around 10,000 fireworks are launched.
- Is Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks free to attend, or do I need tickets?
- Most hanabi festivals in Japan are free to watch from public riverside areas, parks, or streets near the venue, though some offer paid reserved seating for a clearer view. Check the official site for this event's specific arrangement.
- What happens if it rains on the day of Imabari Onmaku Festival Fireworks?
- If rained out, postponed to Aug 22, 2026
Last verified against the official source: Sun, August 2, 2026
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