The 61st Kannonji Zenigata Festival Zenigata Fireworks

The 61st Kannonji Zenigata Festival Zenigata Fireworks

Event Overview

Kannonji City, famous for its giant "Zenigata sand painting" depicting "Kanei Tsuho" drawn on the white sands of Ariake Beach. The "Kannonji Zenigata Festival," held every July, is a summer tradition of Kannonji City. A variety of events are lined up, including the Zenigata Dance, Zenigata Yosakoi, and a food festival featuring local gourmet cuisine. Among them, the Zenigata Fireworks is a popular event that concludes the first day. Approximately 3,000 fireworks (varying by year) are launched from the mouth of the Zaidagawa River near Kotohira Park, where the Zenigata sand painting is located, beautifully illuminating the night sky. The fireworks viewed from the resort facility "Kotohira Corridor" and the viewing area at Ariake Beach are impressive as they are launched right in front of you. Musical fireworks are also conducted, synchronized with music.

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Festival: Kannonji Civic Hall, Fireworks: Ariake-cho, Kannonji
  • Address:   
  • Ariake Town, Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture Estuary River
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Kannonji Station → 25-minute walk
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0875-25-3073 (in the Kannonji Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
  • Parking Number:   
350 vehicles/free, public transportation recommended

Event Period

  • July 18, 2026 (Saturday)
* In rainy weather, the next day and the next day

Price

Fireworks venue entrance fee: Free

Event Category

Fireworks display, traditional performing arts and dance

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