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Amagigawa Fireworks is held together with the Ryukanjo memorial rite in Amagi, Asakura. On Saturday, August 22, 2026, about 4,000 fireworks and set pieces will appear above the Koishiwara River while memorial lanterns float on the water.
This is both a summer festival and a ceremony of remembrance. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the display, but should treat the lantern-floating and religious observance with respect.
2026 event information
| Date | August 22, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Start | About 19:40 |
| Venue | Downstream of Amagi Bridge on the Koishiwara River |
| Scale | About 4,000 fireworks and set pieces |
| Weather | Scheduled to proceed in light rain; check same-day advice for severe weather |
| Admission | Free |
Why the lantern ceremony matters
The memorial practice has continued since 1947. The ceremony honours people who died in past wars and the community’s ancestors, while prayers are offered for household safety. The contrast between bright fireworks and quiet lanterns on the river is the event’s defining experience.
Do not handle the lanterns, enter ceremonial areas without permission, or use flash photography close to worshippers. A calm voice and a little distance are appropriate during the memorial portion.
Access
The venue area is about a ten-minute walk from both the Amatetsu Amagi Station and Nishitetsu Amagi Station under normal conditions. The Amagibashi bus stop is also nearby. If driving, Amagi Interchange is the usual approach, but parking and roads become busy before the display.
- Use public transport if possible and check the return timetable first.
- Wear stable shoes for riverside ground and carry a small light.
- Bring water and insect protection for the waiting period.
- Follow barriers and never move closer to the launch or lantern areas.
Check Asakura City’s official event information
For a larger river display, see the Chikugogawa Fireworks guide. More dates are listed in the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar.
