Akaji Hachimangu Hojo-ya Dedication Fireworks Festival
赤司八幡宮放生会奉納花火大会
Experience the power of 2,000 fireworks up close!
Held every year on September 15, this fireworks festival is dedicated to prayers for a bountiful harvest and good health. It is part of the Hojo-ya ritual at Akaji Hachimangu, a traditional event said to have a history of over 300 years.
Around 2,000 fireworks are launched. Since the launch site is located in the center of a residential area and only about 50 meters from the viewing spots, spectators can feel the overwhelming impact of sound and light right above their heads.
The shrine grounds are lined with food stalls, creating a festive atmosphere filled with visitors.
Basic Information
| Address (Japanese) | 830-1127 福岡県久留米市北野町赤司1765(赤司八幡宮) |
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| Address | 1765 Akashi, Kitano-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka |
| Telephone Number | 0942-78-3082(赤司八幡宮) |
| Contact | Akaji Hachimangu |
| Event Days | September 15, 2025 (Mon, public holiday) *The event will be held even in light rain. *Held every year on September 15 |
| Open | 20:00~21:00 |
| Car Park | Not available |
| Access | Approx. 12 minutes on foot from Nishitetsu Amagi Line “Ōki Station” |
| Website | Kurume City Tourism Site “Hotomeki no Machi”(Japanese) |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
- Area
- Chikugo Area