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The 367th Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, along the Chikugo River around Kurume. About 15,000 shells will be launched during a one-hour programme visible from six viewing areas.
2026 schedule at a glance
| Date | August 5, 2026 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Time | 19:40–20:40 |
| Scale | About 15,000 shells |
| Viewing areas | Sasayama, Kyomachi, Komorino, Nagatoishi, Miyaki and Tosu |
| Bad-weather date | Postponed to August 7 if necessary; cancelled with no further postponement if August 7 is also unsafe |
Choose the viewing area before you arrive
The festival is spread over both sides of the river, and the closest station differs by area. JR Kurume Station is about a ten-minute walk from the central river area under normal conditions, but crowd controls make the journey longer. Do not cross a bridge after arrival simply because another bank looks less crowded.
There is no festival parking. Use rail or temporary transport guidance, and check which station is practical for your return route before selecting a bank.
Same-day decision and livestream
If weather is uncertain, the holding decision is expected around 16:00 on August 5 on the “Fukuoka Kurume Tourism Information” X account. A YouTube livestream is also planned, with the URL and detailed time to be announced closer to the event.
Heat and crowd safety
- Drink water before you reach the packed riverbank and carry enough for the wait.
- Use shade before sunset and avoid occupying emergency paths.
- Follow entrance and exit controls at each viewing area.
- Expect mobile connections to slow when the crowd peaks.
- Arrange a meeting point in case your group becomes separated.
Kurume official tourism event information
For another large waterfront event, see the Kanmon Strait Fireworks guide. The full season is in the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar.