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(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip
(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip
(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip
(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip
(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip

(Hakata departure and arrival) The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition, one-day trip


Booking confirmation: within 4 days before the departure
Duration:11 hour(s)
Guided language: 日本語
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present your e-voucher and passport on-site

・Confirmed to take place! The only national fireworks competition in western Japan where famous fireworks artists compete against each other!

・Enjoy approximately 14,000 fireworks from the paid viewing seats (fireworks viewing ticket included)

・Starting this year, you can enjoy the show from a comfortable seat!

・Dinner bento and a bottle of tea are included, which is only available on group tours!

[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Sightseeing Tours

Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Departure TimeLate Departure (After 9 am)
Minimum participant requirement1 traveler
Meal arrangementWith dinner
SeasonalSummer Festival
TransportBus tour

Product Info

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  • The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition

Famous fireworks makers from all over the country, from Akita in the north to Kagoshima in the south, will compete with their skills.

It is usually held on the third Saturday of October (rain or shine, but in case of bad weather it will be postponed to November) and is known as an autumn tradition in Yatsushiro City.

The annual attendance is over 250,000 people, and this year the number of fireworks is expected to be about 14,000!


Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Event time: 18:00-20:30 *Fireworks will be launched in approximately 135 minutes

Location: Kuma River Green Space, Yatsushiro City (upstream of Shin-Hagiwara Bridge)

*The event will proceed in light rain, but in case of severe weather it will be postponed to Saturday, November 8, 2025, and then canceled.

  • Other perks available

Tournament Program Part 1

Purchase Notice

[Travel conditions]

Departure point/Destination: Hakata/Kumamoto

Number of days: 1

Transportation: Chartered bus

Operating bus company: Horikawa Sightseeing Bus or Kyushu area bus companies (based on our company standards)

Meal conditions: Breakfast 0 times, Lunch 0 times, Dinner 1 time

Available accommodation: None

Minimum number of participants: 1

Tour conductor: 1

Guides: 0

[Travel planning/implementation]

Company name: Hankyu Travel International Kyushu Sales Headquarters Media Sales Division 1

Address: 12th floor, Denki Building Kyosokan, 2-1-82 Watanabedori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 810-8589

Registration number: Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 1847

Travel industry association: Regular member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

[Consignment sales]

KKDAY JAPAN Co., Ltd.

2nd Floor, WESTALL Yotsuya Building, 1-22-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004

Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agency No. 2045

Affiliated organization: Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)

Reminders

  • In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 14:00). Notifications will then be sent via email

  • Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time

  • Due to the large number of buses, the meeting time and bus number will be sent to you via KKDAY message 5-7 days before the departure date.

  • This tour is a local tour mainly for Japanese people. The tour conductor will speak Japanese, but necessary information will be provided in written form in English/Chinese. In addition, in the event of an emergency, we will use translation apps on tablet devices to assist you.

  • This tour can be booked for one person or more.

  • At the meeting point, a staff member will be waiting for you with a "Hankyu Travel International" sign (board or flag). Please check the course name and complete the check-in under the name of the representative. Also, check-in will only be done once all members of your party are present.

  • This tour is not guided. The tour conductor will manage the tour itinerary (but will not act as a tourist guide).

  • Depending on the number of participants, you may be seated in front of or behind other passengers on the bus. Please be aware of this in advance. Please leave seating arrangements on buses, trains, and boats to us.

  • Children aged 6 and over pay the same price as adults and this includes paid seating for the Yatsushiro Fireworks Competition, bus seats, and lunch boxes.

  • The price for children (ages 3-5) includes only a bus seat. Children must sit on their guardian's lap to watch the Yatsushiro Fireworks.

  • Children under 3 years old are not allowed to participate.

  • The bus company may change on the day of departure due to a malfunction of the bus or the driver's health condition (we are not responsible for any changes due to these reasons).

  • The above schedule may be subject to change depending on the availability of buses and other transportation, weather, local conditions, road conditions, etc.

  • Tourist information pamphlets and other materials handed out by tour guides are generally in Japanese.

  • The fireworks display will proceed even if it rains lightly, but the tour may be canceled if the weather is bad on the day. If the weather is bad, the tour will be postponed to Saturday, November 8th, but please note that there will be no bus tour on November 8th. If the tour is canceled after departure, only the paid seat fee will be refunded.

  • Paid seating is chair seating.

  • You will not be able to choose your seating. Also, please note that you may be split into groups.

  • Please note that depending on road conditions on the day, your return time may be significantly delayed and you may not be able to make the last public transportation.

  • It will be chilly so please bring a jacket.

  • The fireworks photos are from a past event.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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