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The 39th Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Fireworks rise from both the Mojiko and Shimonoseki sides of the strait, creating one of northern Kyushu’s largest summer displays.
Official information checked on July 22, 2026: the entire seaside event area on the Mojiko side is paid in 2026. Do not travel expecting a free place along the waterfront near Mojiko Station.
2026 schedule
| Date | August 13, 2026 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Overall programme | 19:35–20:50 planned |
| Mojiko fireworks | 20:00–20:30 |
| Scale | About 18,000 shells across the Mojiko and Shimonoseki displays |
| Mojiko venue | West Coast area near JR Mojiko Station |
Mojiko’s waterfront is a paid area
The organiser offers several sponsored-seat types and a general environmental-maintenance cooperation area. Some reserved seat types are already sold out. The organiser states that same-day cash entry to the general area is ¥2,000 in 2026, double the usual amount, and recommends advance purchase. Children of elementary and junior-high-school age also require the applicable cooperation payment this year.
Prices and remaining seats change as the date approaches. Use the official ticket page for the live situation rather than an older seating map.
Official Mojiko ticket and seating information
Access
The West Coast event area is roughly a five-minute walk from JR Mojiko Station under normal conditions. On the festival evening, station exits and narrow waterfront routes take much longer. There is no event parking, roads around the venue are closed, and access around Mekari is restricted from around noon until late at night.
- Use JR and allow time for platform controls after the display.
- Do not arrange car pickup beside Mojiko Station or inside the restricted zone.
- Keep your admission ticket accessible at the gate.
- Pets are not allowed at the event area.
- Follow staff instructions and do not stop in emergency or pedestrian routes.
Weather and safety
The strait is exposed to wind, and operation or viewing arrangements can change for safety. Check the organiser’s homepage and social updates on August 13. Bring water and light rain protection, but do not use umbrellas where they obstruct crowded routes.
Official Kanmon Strait Fireworks site (Mojiko)
Compare the event with the Chikugogawa Fireworks guide or return to the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar.