NATURE COOL OITA | Summer Festivals
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Fireworks Festivals
Every summer, fireworks festivals light up the nightsky.
They are held in various locations throughout the prefecture, so try to find one near you. (Dates for fireworks festivals and other events are subject to change.)
- Oita “Dream” Fireworks Festival
- Fireworks launched from the area upstream of Benten Bridge on the Oita River spread brilliantly across the night sky. The event&…
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- Beppu Hinoumi-Matsuri Fireworks Festival
- Beppu Hinoumi-Matsuri Fireworks Festival, held every July, is one of Beppu City's signature summer events. Various venues th…
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- Tsukumi Port Festival
- The Tsukumi Port Festival takes place over two days in and around Tsukumin Park and JR Tsukumi Station.On the first day, the &ld…
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The Three Great Gion Festivals
With a history of over 300 years, Gion Festivals are held in three locations throughout the prefecture. These thrilling festivals feature magnificent processions of floats and portable shrines and a chance to see lively Shinto rituals up close.
- Hita Gion Festival
- The Hita Gion Festival is a summer tradition held annually in July at three shrines in Hita City: Mameda Yasaka Shrine, Kuma Yas…
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- Nakatsu Gion Festival
- The Nakatsu Gion Festival is a historic celebration that has been held in the castle town of Nakatsu Castle for over 600 years. …
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- Usuki Gion Festival
- The Usuki Gion Festival, Usuki’s largest summer festival, has been celebrated since 1643 (Kan’ei 20). During the Owa…
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Summer Festivals
- Nanase no Homura Festival
- The Nanase no Homura Festival is a community festival themed around “Fire, Water, History, and Hometown.” Centered o…
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- Himeshima Bon Odori
- The Himeshima Bon Odori is a traditional festival held on the remote island of Himeshima, located in northeastern Oita Prefectur…
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- Oita Tanabata Festival
- The Oita Tanabata Festival is the city’s biggest summer event, held annually on the first Friday and Saturday of August. A…
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