Large scale fireworks in Ibaraki Prefecture this weekend

There is a special large scale fireworks display in Chikusei City this weekend. At the Chikusei Fireworks they will launch about 20,000 fireworks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Chikusei City. They also have a special shakudama display where they launch 20 shakudama shell fireworks in a row. Shakudama are some of the largest fireworks available. In addition, they also have a special collaboration with Idolm@ster. Moreover, the fireworks are a competition between three of Ibaraki's most renowned fireworks manufacturers. 

The main venue is Roadside Station Grand Terrace Chikusei. They recommend you buy a ticket in advance for prime viewing, but there is a free viewing area too. However, it is smaller and may be very busy, but what fireworks aren't busy!? The venue will open from 2 pm and there are festival stalls at the site. There are two fireworks seminars, the first at 3 pm and the second at 4 pm. The fireworks themselves are launched from 6 pm to about 7.15 pm.

Roadside Station Grand Terrace Chikusei is about a 30 to 35 minute walk from Shimodateniko-Mae Station on the Moka Railway. There is a shuttle bus to the venue from Shimodate station, which is on the Mito line. There is a free parking lot at Hirosawa Sports park and a shuttle bus to the venue from the parking lot. If you are coming by car, please expect congestion on the night.