(2025) Don't worry if it's your first time traveling! 3 recommended fireworks festivals you can go to from Kagoshima Chuo Station

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(2025) Don't worry if it's your first time traveling! 3 recommended fireworks festivals you can go to from Kagoshima Chuo Station

When you think of summer in Japan, you think of fireworks. The moment when the colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky will be a memory that will be etched deep in your memory. In this article, we will introduce three carefully selected fireworks festivals that are easily accessible from Kagoshima Chuo Station, the hub of tourism in Kagoshima , and can be enjoyed safely even while traveling.

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Experience spectacular fireworks in Kagoshima , a Nankoku surrounded by volcanoes and the sea!

Kagoshima, located in the south of Japan, is a tourist destination filled with beautiful scenery overlooking Sakurajima, as well as the charms of nature, history, and hot springs. What colors the summer in Kagoshima is the fireworks festival that attracts many people every year.

The spectacular fireworks that light up the night sky, the roar that resonates through your body, and the sparkling light reflected on the waves - this spectacular fireworks experience that stimulates all five senses is scheduled to be held again in 2025, and is sure to become a special and unforgettable memory for you.

The JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima is conveniently connected to Kagoshima Chuo Station, and the Shinkansen and local train ticket gates are right in front of the hotel entrance. This reduces the burden of travel and allows you to move around smoothly on the day of the fireworks display, which is a major attraction.

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[Within walking distance from Kagoshima Chuo Station] Kagoshima Kinko Bay Summer Night Fireworks Festival

This is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Kyushu, held against the backdrop of the world-famous natural scenery of Sakurajima, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and the calm waters of Kinko Bay . Every year, about 15,000 fireworks are set off in a series of 1-shaku fireworks and two 2-shaku fireworks are launched simultaneously, lighting up the summer night sky.

Photo: (TOP) ©Gaku Oniwa / (Top) Quoted from Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation<br>
Photo: (TOP) ©Gaku Oniwa / (Top) Quoted from Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Location: Waterfront Park Access: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Kagoshima Chuo Station (Hotel) Approximately 15 minutes by tram from Kagoshima Chuo Station (Hotel), 5 minutes on foot from "Izuro-dori Station" Approximately 50 minutes by limousine bus from Kagoshima Airport, 20 minutes on foot from "Tenmonkan Bus Stop"
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*Event information is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official website for details.

[About 25 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station] Sendai River Fireworks Festival

Photo: Source: Sendai River Fireworks Festival Executive Committee<br>
Photo: Source: Sendai River Fireworks Festival Executive Committee

A gigantic 1,000-meter long Niagara fireworks display crosses the Sendai River, one of Kyushu's three major rivers. Sparks of fire are reflected on the water's surface, creating a fantastical world that seems enveloped in a galaxy.
In addition, each program is synchronized with music, creating a dramatic experience where light and sound come together. In particular, the combination with Niagara creates an immersive experience that transports the audience to another world.
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 *Postponed in case of bad weather Location: Sendai River River riverbank Access: Approximately 10 minutes by Shinkansen from Kagoshima Chuo Station (hotel), 15 minutes on foot from Kawauchi Station *Special trains will be running on the day.
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*Event information is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official website for details.

[About 40 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station] Ichikikushikino Summer Festival

Photo: Source: Ichikikushikino Summer Festival Executive Committee<br>
Photo: Source: Ichikikushikino Summer Festival Executive Committee

The fireworks display is held as the finale to the Gion Festival, where gorgeous floats parade through the city. At the venue, local businesses line up night stalls, and stage events are held featuring local performing arts. The fireworks that light up the night sky with the Gion floats and the Higashishina Sea as a backdrop are truly spectacular.

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Location: West side plaza of Ichiki Fureai Onsen Center Access: 40 minutes by JR from Kagoshima Chuo Station (hotel), 10 minutes on foot from Kamimura Gakuenmae Station, 45 minutes by car from Kagoshima City
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*Event information is current as of the time of writing. Please check the official website for details.

Enjoy summer in Kagoshima with JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima as your base for your trip!

JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima is a hotel with excellent access, directly connected to Kagoshima Chuo Station.
It is also easy to get to the city's tourist spots, making it the perfect base for your trip.
On the days of check-in and check-out, you can leave your luggage in the free self-service lockers, so you can head to the fireworks display empty-handed.

Enjoy the Japanese summer to the fullest with a comfortable stay and convenient location. Spend an unforgettable night of fireworks at JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima.

(2025) Don't worry if it's your first time traveling! 3 recommended fireworks festivals you can go to from Kagoshima Chuo Station
(2025) Don't worry if it's your first time traveling! 3 recommended fireworks festivals you can go to from Kagoshima Chuo Station

Book JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima at the best rate

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JR Kyushu Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd., a member of the JR Kyushu Group, operates lodging-focused hotels in Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima and Naha, as well as hot spring inns in Beppu and Ureshino, two of Japan's leading hot spring resorts.

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