Tickets are now on sale for this year’s 48th Ashiya Summer Carnival〜
(Info provided by Mizuking @ Ashi2 SP)
Screenshot from the Ashiya Summer Carnival official website
48th Ashiya Summer Carnival
When is it happening?
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 13:00–21:00
Fireworks launch: 19:45, for about 45 minutes
*The “Cleanup Operation” will also be held the following day, Sunday, August 2 (8:00–12:00)
Where is it happening?
Miratap Park Ashiya (Ashiya City General Park), Shio-Ashiya Green Space, and Shio-Ashiya Beach
Here it is on the map↓
The address is around Yokocho and Minamihama-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What will be there?
Community Fair (13:00–21:00)
Community Stage (14:00–19:45)
Performers are being recruited from Monday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 24! Open to any genre, including singing and dancing. Applicants must live or work in the city (groups may include participants from other cities).Fireworks show “ASHIYA DANCING FIREWORKS SHOW” (from 19:45, about 45 minutes)
Cleanup Operation (the following day, August 2, 8:00–12:00)
How much is it?
To view the event at the venue, you’ll need either a “viewing seat ticket” or a “community plaza admission ticket.”
There are lots of seating options, from affordable beach areas to premium seats with meals included, so check the official website for details〜 (Apparently they may also be available as return gifts for hometown 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/admission pass) is required. Visitors without reservations cannot enter.
How to apply
Purchase tickets and admission passes in advance through Lawson Ticket and other outlets
*Sales may end early
Other notes
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue on the day of the event
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell
Keep a safe distance and act safely inside the venue
Click here for event details (Ashiya Summer Carnival official website)
Finally
The annual “Samaka” is back, but this year it will be held on August 1, one week later than usual, so take note! With seats that include a luxurious dinner or BBQ, it looks like it could make for some special summer memories〜
Mizuking @ Ashi2 SP, thank you for the information!
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