【Firework Festivals in Osaka 2018】Top 9 fireworks festivals in Osaka

#6 Bentenshunatsumatsurihounou Fireworks Festival（Ibaraki city・3,000 shots）

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Predicted number of people：100,000

Also known as Benten’s fireworks festival. The fireworks are an offering to God and are enjoyed by the local people.
The gold and silver starmine at the very end is one of its highlights. Another interesting firework that can be seen here is a firework in the shape of a balloon flower.

Planned days for 2018：August 8 (Wed) 7:30pm~8:30pm

Place：Bentenshu Meioji

Access：JR Ibaraki station→Kintetsu Bus bound for Ibarakibenten (10 minutes ride)

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#7 Kawabehachiman Shrine Autumn Festival(Hirano ward, Number of Fireworks: not announced)

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Predicted number of people: 30,000

The fireworks go up in the event called Ashiaraijinji, which is an event held in September where a small shrine is carried into Yamato river.

The fireworks shot up close by compared to other festivals are very impressive and exciting to watch.

Planned days for 2018：September 15 (Sat) 7:30pm~8:00pm

Place：Near Kawabehachiman Shrine, riverbed of Yamato river

Access：15 minutes walk from Subway Tanimachi line Nagahara station

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#8 Kishiwada port festival fireworks （Kishiwada-shi, 1500 fireworks）

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Expected turnout: 23,000 people

A fireworks festival with a long history starting from 1953.

Not only are there fireworks, but from 7pm there is also a water show by the Maritime Safety Agency.

Every year there is the theme for the fireworks. The best parts are the 280m long spherical fireworks, and the 10-minute and 250-fireworks long “star mine”.

 Planned days for 2018：July 28 (Sat) PM7:40～PM8:30

Place: Jizohamacho, Kishiwada Hannan Konan 1-ku quay wall

Transportation：25 minutes from Kishiwada station (Nankai main line)

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#9 Harvest Hill　Summer Fireworks Event（Sakai city・2000 shots）

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Predicted number of people: 10,000

A fireworks event held at Harvest Hill. Enjoy the fireworks along with flowers animals and all kinds plants.

Known for its smiley face and heart-shaped fireworks.

Planned days for 2018：August 12 (Sun) and 14 (Tue) 7:45pm~

Place：Harvest Hill　Outdoor Stage

Access：Use the Senboku high-speed railway to Izumigaoka station then use the Nankai route bus bound for Harvest Hill (20 minutes ride)

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What do you think?

From festivals with fireworks to interesting events with music and food…

Every firework event is different in the expected turnout and number of fireworks.

Try visiting one of them and enjoy a very Japanese summer!