Sukumo Port Festival is one of the more intimate hanabi events on the Kochi coast, fired from barges anchored in Sukumo Bay where the still water doubles every burst into a spectacular reflection. The western Kochi location means crowds are modest, giving visitors generous, unobstructed viewing from the quayside promenade and adjacent beach. Local fishing boats decorated with lanterns drift nearby, adding a maritime charm unique to this remote corner of Shikoku.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Fireworks
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- Late July
- Region
- Shikoku
- Prefecture
- Kochi
- City
- Sukumo
Highlights
- ◆Barge-launched shells mirrored in Sukumo Bay
- ◆Intimate crowd with excellent unobstructed views
- ◆Decorated fishing boats floating among the fireworks
- ◆Fresh Pacific seafood at harborside stalls
- ◆Gateway to the Ashizuri-Uwakai National Park coastline