murmurKisarazu Port Festival (Yassai Mossai Dance and Fireworks)
Kisarazu City · Fujimi-dori Street (Kisarazu Station west exit) and Kisarazu inner harbour
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Chiba Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association (Chiba Tourism Navi) · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Aug 14–15, 2026 （Ended） Dance contest 18:00–20:30; fireworks 19:05–20:30
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually mid August
- How the date is set
- Announced each year Dance contest on the first day and fireworks on the second; the fireworks are not postponed, and the dance is cancelled in stormy weather
- Venue
- Fujimi-dori Street (Kisarazu Station west exit) and Kisarazu inner harbour
- City
- Kisarazu City, Chiba
About
Kisarazu, a thriving port since long ago, holds its largest festival over 2 days, and 2026 marked its 79th edition. On the first day, Fujimi-dori Street outside the west (Minato) exit of Kisarazu Station becomes the stage for the Yassai Mossai dance contest, and dancers and onlookers pack the street to the chant of "osa, osa, ossa." People of every age dance in step together, which is the heart of this dance. The next day brings fireworks over the inner harbor of Kisarazu Port: after sunset, large shells burst one after another and Nakanoshima Bridge, the port's symbol, glows in their light. About 14,000 shells were planned for 2026, and paid seating is available. The venues are about 10 minutes' walk from the station, and since nearby roads get badly congested, visitors are asked to come by train or bus.
Sources
- OfficialChiba Prefectural Tourism & Local Products Association (Chiba Tourism Navi) maruchiba.jp
- OfficialKisarazu City www.city.kisarazu.lg.jp
- OfficialKisarazu City www.city.kisarazu.lg.jp
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026. Event information is based on official announcements, but changes may not always be reflected here. Please check each official website for accurate details.
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