When: Late Summer Dates: 24 August (2019), 18 August (2018), 19 August (2017) City: Miemachi, Bungo-ono Description: This local fireworks festival has been running since 1973 and attracts 10,000 people each year with around 3,000 fireworks being launched from atop the hill, viewable from all over the city as if fireworks were falling from the sky. Look out for the special local fireworks shaped like Oita's regional produce, shiitake mushrooms!
The parking areas around the venue get very crowded, so it's advised to take the shuttle bus from Bungo-ono City Hall