9 Places to Watch Fireworks in Shimane [2023]
Illuminate the Darkness!
In a dazzling display of pyrotechnic prowess, fireworks light up the night sky, captivating audiences with their brilliant colors and thunderous explosions.
These are 9 of the most exciting fireworks festivals to check out in Shimane.
Kisuki Summer Festival【Unnan】
【きすき夏祭り】
Fireworks will light up the night sky of Kisuki, creating a fantastic scene reflecting on the river below.
★ Schedule
Thursday, July 20th
-Festival starts at 5:30 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:10 pm.
★ Venue
Hiikawa River bank, Kisukicho Shopping Street, Kisuki, Unnan City, Shimane
Fireworks will light up the night sky of Kisuki, creating a fantastic scene reflecting on the river below.
★ Schedule
Thursday, July 20th
-Festival starts at 5:30 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:10 pm.
★ Venue
Hiikawa River bank, Kisukicho Shopping Street, Kisuki, Unnan City, Shimane
Tenryo Kute Fireworks Festival 【Oda】
【天領さん久手花火大会】
Including the fireworks, there will be a fishing boat parade, a paper lantern ceremony, and a hula dance performance. The fireworks show will launch 7,500 fireworks.
★ Schedule
Friday, August 4th
-Festival starts at 5:30 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:30 pm.
★ Venue
Kute Port area, Kute, Oda City, Shimane
Including the fireworks, there will be a fishing boat parade, a paper lantern ceremony, and a hula dance performance. The fireworks show will launch 7,500 fireworks.
★ Schedule
Friday, August 4th
-Festival starts at 5:30 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:30 pm.
★ Venue
Kute Port area, Kute, Oda City, Shimane
Matsue Suigosai Fireworks 【Matsue】
【松江水郷祭】
This year's festival will include, for the first time, a four-barge setup that will sinultaneously launch fireworks into the night sky. A 10,000 fireworks spectacle will take place each day.
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
Sunday, August 6th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Lake Shinji, Matsue City, Shimane
This year's festival will include, for the first time, a four-barge setup that will sinultaneously launch fireworks into the night sky. A 10,000 fireworks spectacle will take place each day.
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
Sunday, August 6th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Lake Shinji, Matsue City, Shimane
Sekishu Hamakko Summer Festival【Hamada】
【石州浜っ子夏まつり】
Enjoy the colorful fireworks that will be launched from the fishing harbor!
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Fireworks start at 8:30 pm.
★ Venue
Hamada Port Area, Harai, Hamada City, Shimane
Enjoy the colorful fireworks that will be launched from the fishing harbor!
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Fireworks start at 8:30 pm.
★ Venue
Hamada Port Area, Harai, Hamada City, Shimane
Masuda Suigosai Fireworks 【Masuda】
【益田水郷祭】
The highlight of this festival is "Horan-e," a Shinto ritual where boats are decorated with lanterns and giant fisherman's flags. The festival's finale is marked with the spectacular fireworks!
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Food stalls open at 6:00 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Takatsu River Mouth, Masuda City, Shimane
The highlight of this festival is "Horan-e," a Shinto ritual where boats are decorated with lanterns and giant fisherman's flags. The festival's finale is marked with the spectacular fireworks!
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 5th
-Food stalls open at 6:00 pm.
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Takatsu River Mouth, Masuda City, Shimane
Yasugi Tsukinowa Festival【Yasugi】
【やすぎ月の輪まつり】
This festival was inspired by the historical and traditional "Moon Festival" ritual. The Tsukinowa Shinto ritual takes place from August 14th to the 17th.
★ Schedule
Monday, August 14th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Yasugi Port, Yasugi City, Shimane
This festival was inspired by the historical and traditional "Moon Festival" ritual. The Tsukinowa Shinto ritual takes place from August 14th to the 17th.
★ Schedule
Monday, August 14th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Yasugi Port, Yasugi City, Shimane
Gonokawa Festival【Gotsu】
【江の川祭】
Festival of Light and Water! A 5,000 fireworks show will decorate the sky.
★ Schedule
Wednesday, August 16th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Riverside of Gonokawa, Watazu, Gotsu City, Shimane
Festival of Light and Water! A 5,000 fireworks show will decorate the sky.
★ Schedule
Wednesday, August 16th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Riverside of Gonokawa, Watazu, Gotsu City, Shimane
Izumo Shinwa Festival【Izumo】
【出雲神話まつり】
The first day of the festival includes the "Izumo Bon Dance." A dance that displays the bond amongst the locals and highlights Izumo's unique atmosphere. The fireworks show takes place on the second day.
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 12th
-Izumo Bon Dance Festival starts at 4:00 pm.
Sunday, August 20th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Izumo Bon Dance Festival : Kunibiki-chuo Street, Izumo City, Shimane
Fireworks : Otsu Kandachi Kasen Park, Izumo City, Shimane
The first day of the festival includes the "Izumo Bon Dance." A dance that displays the bond amongst the locals and highlights Izumo's unique atmosphere. The fireworks show takes place on the second day.
★ Schedule
Saturday, August 12th
-Izumo Bon Dance Festival starts at 4:00 pm.
Sunday, August 20th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Izumo Bon Dance Festival : Kunibiki-chuo Street, Izumo City, Shimane
Fireworks : Otsu Kandachi Kasen Park, Izumo City, Shimane
Chibu Fireworks Festival【Oki Islands】
【知夫里島花火大会】
The audience is allowed within 150 meters (492ft) of the fireworks, making it one of the closest fireworks shows in Japan!
★ Schedule
Friday, August 25th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Chibu, Oki-gun, Shimane
The audience is allowed within 150 meters (492ft) of the fireworks, making it one of the closest fireworks shows in Japan!
★ Schedule
Friday, August 25th
-Fireworks start at 8:00 pm.
★ Venue
Chibu, Oki-gun, Shimane