Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks 2026 Finished Major festival
松山港まつり・三津浜花火大会 — Matsuyama, Ehime (Shikoku)
- Date
- Sat, August 1, 2026 (This year's edition has concluded — save the date for next year)
- Time
- 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Venue
- Mitsu pier, Matsuyama (三津ふ頭(松山港))
- Scale
- ~8,000 fireworks
- Tickets
- Paid seat tickets available via online sales
- Bad weather
- Postponed to August 2 (Sunday) in case of stormy weather
- Official site
- www.mitsuhama-hanabi.com
The Matsuyama Port Festival's Mitsuhama fireworks are Shikoku's largest — about 8,000 shells over the old port district's waters, closing the castle city's summer. Expect wide bay-launched starmines and a relaxed, regional crowd a world away from the Honshu mega-festivals.
Background
The port festival has been Matsuyama's maritime summer celebration for over 70 years, held at Mitsuhama, the historic harbor that served the castle town before the modern port.
Getting there
The venue is the Mitsu pier area, about 10 minutes on foot from Mitsu Station (Iyotetsu Takahama Line, 20 minutes from Matsuyama City Station).
Tips
- The Iyotetsu line is small — extra trains run, but expect queues; some locals walk back to Furumachi (about 40 minutes) instead.
- Combine with Dogo Onsen: soak in Japan's oldest bathhouse in the afternoon, train across town for the evening show.
- The first Saturday of August overlaps with other Setouchi events — Matsuyama hotels fill, but not brutally; a few weeks' notice suffices.
- The old Mitsuhama district's retro shopping streets are worth an hour before the show.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks 2026?
- Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks 2026 takes place on Sat, August 1, 2026 in Matsuyama, Ehime. Fireworks start around 8:00 PM and end around 9:00 PM.
- Where is Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks held, and where should you watch from?
- Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks is held at Mitsu pier, Matsuyama in Matsuyama, Ehime. The venue is the Mitsu pier area, about 10 minutes on foot from Mitsu Station (Iyotetsu Takahama Line, 20 minutes from Matsuyama City Station).
- How many fireworks are launched at Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks?
- Around 8,000 fireworks are launched.
- Is Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks free to attend, or do I need tickets?
- Paid seat tickets available via online sales
- What happens if it rains on the day of Matsuyama Port Festival Mitsuhama Fireworks?
- Postponed to August 2 (Sunday) in case of stormy weather
Last verified against the official source: Mon, July 20, 2026
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