Held each August as part of Kochi's broader Minato Matsuri celebrations, this fireworks display lights up the skies above Urado Bay with several thousand shells. Spectators line the waterfront promenade and nearby bridges for panoramic views reflected on the calm bay waters. Food stalls selling katsuo tataki and local Kochi produce fill the surrounding streets, creating a lively summer-festival atmosphere.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Fireworks
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- August
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Kochi
- City
- Kochi
Highlights
- ◆Several thousand fireworks shells launched over Urado Bay
- ◆Reflections on calm bay water double the visual impact
- ◆Paired with port festival food stalls and bon-odori dancing
- ◆Easy access from central Kochi city tram stops
- ◆Local katsuo (bonito) street food available throughout