murmurWakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival
Takahama Town · Wakasa Wada Beach, Shirahama, Toriihama and Shiroyama beaches
Dates and details can change. Always check the official website before you go.
Fukui Prefectural Tourism Association (fuku-e.com) · Last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Dates
Dates confirmed with official sources
- 2026
- Sat, Aug 1, 2026 （Ended） From 20:00
- 2027
- Dates have not been announced yet. Please check the official website.
- Usual timing
- Usually early August
- How the date is set
- Changes from year to year Postponed to the next day in stormy weather
- Venue
- Wakasa Wada Beach, Shirahama, Toriihama and Shiroyama beaches
- City
- Takahama Town, Fukui
About
Wakasa Takahama's summer fireworks bring big crowds every year, and the whole 4 km shoreline, from Wakasa Wada Beach past Shirahama and Toriihama to Shiroyama Beach, serves as the viewing area, so you can simply pick a patch of sand and settle in. The star turn is the underwater fireworks that open on the sea, close enough that you feel the boom and vibration through your body. A newer display spreads sideways across the sky, making the most of Takahama's long beaches. About 4,000 shells are launched in all. In stormy weather the show is pushed to the next day. Paid parking is available nearby, and the Wakasa Takahama Tourism Association handles inquiries.
Sources
- OfficialFukui Prefectural Tourism Association (fuku-e.com) www.fuku-e.com
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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