Fukuyama Ashidagawa River Fireworks Festival

Fukuyama’s three day summer festival is rounded off with a 60-minute display featuring 16,000 fireworks over the Ashidagawa River.

This display is one of the bigger ones in the area, attracting over 30,000 people, who come for the amazing display and the festival stalls. You can watch from either side of the river. However, many spots with the best views are taken up by paid seating.

The event will be postponed until the following day in the event of stormy weather. If the weather doesn’t improve the event will be cancelled.

Access:
Shuttle buses from Fukuyama JR Station cost ¥230 or ¥290 one way depending on which bus you take) and start running from 3pm. The official homepage warns that the bus journey, which usually takes 15-20 minutes can take up to 1 hourif riding from around 5pm.

Featured photo taken by Masami Saijo and awarded the Fukuyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Award in the 51st Fukuyama Tourism Photo Contest.

Ashidagawa River Fireworks Festival