(2025) Safe for first-time visitors! 3 recommended fireworks festivals accessible from Kagoshima Chuo Station

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

Kagoshima, located in the south of Japan, is a tourist destination filled with the beautiful scenery of Sakurajima and 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, the sparkling lights 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 memory that will stay with you forever.

JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima offers convenient access to the venue, as it is directly connected to Kagoshima Chuo Station. As soon as you exit the hotel entrance, you will find the Shinkansen and conventional line ticket gates right in front of you. 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 Kinko Summer Night Fireworks Festival

This is one of Kyushu's largest fireworks festivals, 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. Every year, approximately 15,000 fireworks are shot in elaborate displays, including a series of 1-shaku fireworks and two 2-shaku fireworks launched simultaneously, lighting up the summer night sky.

Photo: (TOP) ©Gaku Oniwa / (Top) Quoted from Kagoshima Prefecture Tourism Federation, a public interest incorporated association

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

Photo: Source: Sendai River Fireworks Festival Executive Committee

This gigantic 1,000-meter-long Niagara fireworks display crosses the Sendai River, one of Sendai River's three major rivers. Sparks of fire are reflected on the water's surface, creating a fantastical world that seems enveloped in the galaxy.
Furthermore, each program is synchronized with music, creating a dramatic experience where light and sound blend together. In particular, when combined with Niagara, it 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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[About 40 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station] Ichikikushikino Summer Festival

Photo: Cited by Ichikikushikino Summer Festival Executive Committee

The fireworks display marks the end of the Gion Festival, where gorgeous floats parade through the city. The venue is lined with night stalls run by local businesses, and stage events featuring local performing arts are also held. The fireworks, which light up the night sky with the Gion floats and the Higashishina Sea as a backdrop, are truly a sight to behold.

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Location: West side plaza of Ichiki Fureai Onsen Center Access: Approximately 40 minutes by JR from Kagoshima Chuo Station (hotel), 10 minutes on foot from Kamimura Gakuenmae Station, approximately 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.

Use JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima as your base for your trip and enjoy Kagoshima's summer!

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 attractions, making it the perfect base for your trip.
On the day of check-in and check-out, you can leave your luggage in a free self-service locker, so you can go 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.

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