Niihama City's summer matsuri fireworks draw tens of thousands of spectators to the coastal area along the Seto Inland Sea, where over 3,000 shells including large-diameter starmine sequences are launched. The event is closely tied to the city's proud industrial heritage as home of the famous Besshi Copper Mine, and the festival atmosphere blends modern spectacle with deep community traditions. Colourful yatai food stalls and live taiko drumming accompany the display on the seafront promenade.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Fireworks
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- Late July
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Ehime
- City
- Niihama
Highlights
- ◆Over 3,000 shells including large starmine sequences
- ◆Seto Inland Sea coastal setting
- ◆Live taiko drumming alongside the fireworks
- ◆Linked to Niihama's Besshi copper-mining cultural identity
- ◆Direct access via JR Niihama Station