This year’s “47th Ashiya Summer Carnival” has officially been set for Saturday, July 26〜
(Thanks to Mizuking and Wanko for the info)
Screenshot from the Ashiya Summer Carnival official website
47th Ashiya Summer Carnival
When is it happening?
Saturday, July 26, 2025, 13:00–21:00
The fireworks will be launched from 19:45 for about 45 minutes
*The “Cleanup Operation” will also be held the next day, Sunday, July 27 (8:00–12:00)
Where is it happening?
Miratap Park Ashiya (Ashiya City Comprehensive Park), Shio-Ashiya Green Space, and Shio-Ashiya Beach
Here it is on the map↓
The address is around Yokocho, Suzukazecho, and Minamihamacho in Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be there?
Citizens’ Festival Stalls (13:00–21:00)
Citizens’ Stage (14:00–21:00)
Performers are being recruited from June 1 to Wednesday, June 25! Open to all genres, including singing and dancing. Applicants must live or work in the city (groups may include participants from outside the city).Fireworks show “ASHIYA DANCING FIREWORKS SHOW” (from 19:45 for about 45 minutes)
Cleanup Operation (the following day, July 27, 8:00–12:00)
How much does it cost?
To watch from the venue, you’ll need either a reserved viewing seat ticket or a Citizens’ Plaza admission ticket.
There are all kinds of seat options, from affordable to premium, so check the official website for details〜 (Apparently some are also available as return gifts for furusato nozei tax donations.)
Capacity?
Not disclosed (managed through tickets and admission passes)
Can anyone attend?
Only those with a ticket or admission pass may enter
*Advance reservation (ticket or admission pass) is required. Entry without a reservation is not allowed.
How to apply
Reserve tickets and admission passes in advance through the official website
*Reception may close early
Other notes
Bag checks will be conducted. Please follow the instructions of security guards and staff.
Those who are feeling unwell should not attend.
Please keep your distance and act safely inside the venue.
Click here for event details (Ashiya Summer Carnival official website)
In Closing
This year, there seem to be quite a few changes to the viewing seats, including the new “Area G / Front Beach” viewing seats, a change to the entrance for group viewing seats, stricter age restrictions for Area D near the fireworks, and some couple seats becoming reserved seating. Whether you go every year or this will be your first time, make sure to check the official website carefully and get your tickets or admission passes〜!
Mizuking and Wanko, thank you for the information!
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