It is finally getting to the best time of year! It’s fireworks season! Get out in your Yukata and experience a true Japanese summer festival! (Not to be biased, but the fireworks in Karatsu area the the best).

The list is still being updated. Some of the usual events are being held at different times due to the Saga 2024 sports events. I will try and maintain the list in chronological order.

Date Modified:

Kitahata Fireworks (Karatsu) FINISHED

• July 19th, Friday
• 450 fireworks
• 9pm – 9.20pm (festival from 6.30pm)

Ogi City Summer Festival FINISHED

• July 24th, Wednesday
• 1000 fireworks
• 8pm – 9pm (festival from 6pm)

Hamatama Fireworks (Karatsu) FINISHED

• July 26th, Friday
• 1300 fireworks
• 8pm – 8.30pm

Yoshinogari Fireworks (Saga) FINISHED

• July 27th, Saturday
• 305 fireworks
• 7.45pm to 8pm (festival from 3pm to 8.30pm)

Tara Town Fireworks (Kashima) FINISHED

• July 27th, Saturday
• 8pm (festival from 5pm to 8.40pm

Saga Castle Fireworks

• August 3rd, Saturday
• 1300 fireworks
• 8.30pm to 8.45pm (Festival from 2.30pm to 11pm both Saturday and Sunday. Fireworks Saturday only)
• https://www.city.saga.lg.jp/main/90584.html

Kawakami Gorge Fireworks (Saga)

• August 9th, Friday
• 2500 fireworks
• 8pm to 9pm

Yobuko Fireworks (Karatsu)

• August 11th, Sunday
• 5000 fireworks
• 8.10pm to 8.40pm

Ureshino Onsen Fireworks

• August 11th, Sunday
• 2500 fireworks and two Shakudama fireworks (biggest firework type in western Japan)
• 8pm to 8.45pm

Shioda Town (Ureshino Area)

• August 16th, Friday
• 1200 fireworks
• 8pm – 8.30pm

Hado Cape Fireworks (Karatsu)

• August 24th, Saturday
• 2000 fireworks
• 8pm to 8.40pm

Genkai Town Fireworks

• August 31st, Saturday
• Unknown number fireworks
• 8pm – 8.30pm (Event from 12pm (noon))

Arita Summer Fireworks

• September 1st, Sunday
• 1000 fireworks
• 8pm to 8.30pm

Nishi no Hama, Karatsu City, Saga-Shinbun 72nd Kyushu Fireworks

• October 12th, Saturday
• 6000 fireworks
• 7pm to 7.30pm