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Yukuhashi Summer Festival “Kosumoppe” takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, beside the Imagawa River near Yukuhashi City Hall. The day includes a market, portable shrines and community dancing before approximately 2,500 fireworks close the festival.
Information checked on July 23, 2026: the festival runs from 10:00 to 21:00, with fireworks from 20:00 to 20:30. Light rain does not automatically cancel the event; severe weather cancels it, with no rescheduled date.
2026 schedule and location
| Date | September 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Festival hours | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fireworks | 20:00–20:30; about 2,500 shells |
| Venue | Imagawa riverbank beside Yukuhashi City Hall |
| Weather | Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather; no postponement |
| Admission | General festival and riverside viewing are free |
Why this riverside display is distinctive
The launch area is close enough for visitors to feel the sound of the display, while the light reflects across the Imagawa River. The programme includes rapid sequences and a set-piece display reported to extend about 200 metres. Because the fireworks last only 30 minutes, late arrival can mean missing much of the programme.
Getting there
The riverbank is in central Yukuhashi, roughly a 15-minute walk from JR Yukuhashi Station under normal conditions. Some roads are restricted during the event. Parking and temporary parking are limited, so rail is the most predictable choice for visitors who do not know the area.
- Download the latest traffic-control and temporary-toilet maps before leaving.
- Arrive before sunset to identify the river path, exits and toilets.
- Wear shoes suitable for uneven or dark ground and carry a small light.
- After the display, wait for staff directions rather than crossing a closed road.
Weather and same-day checks
A light shower may not stop the programme, but wind, lightning or river conditions can change the decision. Check the organiser’s announcement on September 26. There is no rain date, so do not travel based only on an old poster or social post.
Yukuhashi City festival information
For more dates, see the 2026 Fukuoka fireworks calendar. Another September option is the Iizuka Fireworks Festival.
