A tradition-rich, lively festival held every year from August 13 to 15, and one of the biggest events representing summer in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
On the first day, the Ninobori Odori Festival, designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture, is held. Performed to the sounds of shamisen and shakuhachi, the graceful dance, accompanied by the clacking of yotsudake bamboo castanets, evokes the long-standing charm of Fukuyama.
On the second day, Irohamaru YOSAKOI takes place in the downtown shopping streets and at Chuo Park. Along with dazzling yosakoi performances, food stalls line the area, and the whole city is filled with festive energy.
The finale is the Ashida River Fireworks Festival. Approx. 16,000 fireworks light up the sky, and the most spectacular is the star mine display stretching Approx. 1.4 km across the wide surface of the Ashida River. From traditional performing arts and modern performances to a large-scale fireworks show, this is one of Fukuyama’s signature summer events.
Highlights
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One of the biggest events representing summer in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Held every year from August 13 to 15.
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On the first day, the Ninobori Odori Festival, designated as an Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Hiroshima Prefecture, is held.
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On the second day, Irohamaru YOSAKOI features dazzling yosakoi performances.
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On the final day, the Ashida River Fireworks Festival launches Approx. 16,000 fireworks.
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