Summer Festivals and Fireworks Festivals in Oita Prefecture

The 37th Kamegawa Summer Festival

At the Kamegawa Summer Festival, local dances and fireworks festivals are held to dance to a 200-year-old tradition.
The fireworks launched from the fishing port can be seen from a close distance, so it is impressive.
The beautiful light and sound of the fire that colors the night sky to the music will further enhance the atmosphere of the festival.

■Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 17:00-21:30　
※Due to light rain or stormy weather, postponed to Monday, August 4 or August 6 (Wed).
■Fireworks launch time: From 20:00 to 21:00 Approx. 5,000 shots
■About 6 minutes by car from the hotel to the venue (around Kamegawa Fishing Port) (about 3 km)

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Beppu Fire Sea Festival

Speaking of summer in Beppu, the Sea of Fire Festival
Starting from Beppu Station, there are plenty of stores and events at Ekimae Dori, Kitahama Park, and Spa Beach. At the finale's Summer Fireworks Festival, about 10,000 fireworks are launched from a barge installed off the coast of Spa Beach, and the night sky and sea surface are vividly dyed.

■Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025 16:00-21:30
■Fireworks launch time: From 20:00 to 21:00 Approximately 8,888 shots
■About 17 minutes by car from the hotel to the venue (Spa Beach) (about 9 km)

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Usa Jingu Shrine Okamiyuki Festival (Natsukoshi Festival)

The most spectacular annual festival of Usa Jingu Shrine, the sacred festival (Natsukoshi Festival), was called the "Oharaie" in the old days, and the record of the Saigyo was already seen in the Heian period as a Natsukoshi Shinto shrine. You. In the Shinko procession, monkey Tabiko is at the forefront as a guide, and children of "butterflies", "birds", and "koma (horse)" dressed in vivid colors are lined up. On August 1st, the middle day, the Ogasawara-ryu archery ceremony was held on the Ooyama approach to the precincts, and the Yabusame Shrine was held on the night of the 2nd. It is full of worshipers from nearby areas. Please experience the magnificent Shinto procession and Yabusame Shinto ritual locally.

■Date: July 31, 2025 (Thursday) - August 2, 2025
■Venue: About 40 minutes by car from the hotel to Usa Jingu Shrine (about 32 km)

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The 44th Oita Tanabata Festival

The Tanabata Festival, where Oita City dyes the entire festival.
The central shopping district of Oita City is colored with colorful and colorful Tanabata decorations, delighting passers-by.
On the first day, a brave float with a brave lighting in the shape of a warrior or a rising dragon parade, and on the second day the venue becomes a pedestrian paradise and you can enjoy various events .

■Date: August 1, 2025 (Fri) and August 2, 2025
■Time: From 18:30 to 21:20 minutes
※Rainy weather, stormy weather cancellation
■Venue About 38 minutes by car (about 20km) from the hotel to Oita City Chuo-dori "480,000 squares" and other city center (Chuo-cho, Oita City, Oita Prefecture)

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Himejima Bon Odori

Himeshima Bon, which was designated as a “National Intangible Folk Cultural Property” in March 2012, is said to have been derived from the Nenbutsu dance of the Kamakura period, and there are traditional dances and creative dances. There are also Aya dances.
In addition, the new creative dance will entertain the viewer with unique costumes.
It is held for two days every year on August 14 and 15, and special ferry night flights are operated on both days.

■Date: August 14, 2025 (Thursday) and August 15, 2025
■Venue: Himejima Village (approximately 60 minutes by car (approximately 54km) from the hotel to the ferry terminal for Himeshima.

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Kitsuki City Summer Fireworks Festival

A cool fireworks display held at a special venue in Kaihin Yume Park in Kitsuki City.
The feature of the fireworks display in Kitsuki City is that it is held in a castle town with plenty of Japanese atmosphere.
Fireworks launched in the night sky of Kitsuki Bay add a glossy color to the cityscape that suits yukata and kimono.

■Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
※Due to light rain and stormy weather, postponed to August 18
■Fireworks launch time: From 20:00 to about 3,000 shots
■About 30 minutes by car (about 16km) from the hotel to the venue (Kikitsuki City Kaihin Yume Park)

Oita "Dream" Fireworks 2025

A dream fireworks display with a magnificent scale and beautiful production.
For 60 minutes, it colors the night sky of the Oita River and attracts the audience. The beauty of the fireworks reflected on the river surface is also a must-see, and you can see the fantastic scenery of the light of the flower fire and the reflection of the water surface.

■Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
※In case of postponement of stormy weather, postponed to September 7
■Fireworks launch time: From 19:30 to 20:30 Scheduled approximately 7,500 shots
■About 35 minutes by car from the hotel to the venue (upstream of the Oita River Benten-ohashi Bridge) (approximately 21 km)