Kisarazu Minato Matsuri Fireworks | Kisarazu
Celebration
The fireworks display marks the second day of the Kisarazu Port Festival, which began in 1948 and has been held for 79 years. Every year in mid-August, approximately 14,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky over the inner harbor of Kisarazu Port. The day before the fireworks display, the "Ansai Dance Festival" is held on Fujimi-dori Street, immersing the entire city in a two-day festive atmosphere. As the sun sets, clusters of brilliant fireworks bloom, illuminating the port's iconic Nakanoshima Bridge, creating a breathtaking scene unique to Kisarazu. The biggest highlight is the super-large Spark Mine, possessing one of the largest gunpowder reserves in the Kanto region. A series of spectacular fireworks displays take place, including a barrage of 10-foot and 20-foot shells, as well as underwater fireworks illuminating the sea. Because the launch site is located in the inner harbor, the sky and water are bathed in light, creating an immersive and awe-inspiring experience, even allowing one to feel the vibrations in their body.