About Suito Kurawanka Fireworks
What Is the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival?
The Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival is a fireworks event held mainly in Hirakata, Takatsuki, and Katano in Osaka Prefecture.
It is one of the rare festivals in Japan where the number of fireworks launched reflects the number of children born in the previous year in the municipalities around the host area.
Guided by the vision of making the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival a traditional event that continues for one hundred years, we hope to pass on to the children of the future the scenery that so many people have cherished through their memories.
The Launch Count Reflects Births in Hirakata, Takatsuki, and Katano, Along with a Memorial Tribute
At the Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival, in addition to reflecting the number of children born in the previous year in the local cities of Hirakata, Takatsuki, and Katano, memorial fireworks are also launched in remembrance of those who have passed away.
Continuing to hold the festival also contributes to the development of the city while nurturing a spirit of remembrance.
We will keep launching fireworks together with the local community, guided by our philosophy of creating a “fireworks festival that lasts for one hundred years.”
Event Overview
| Name | The 5th Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Event Hours | 15:00 – 20:00 |
| Fireworks Launch Time | 19:10 (including the drone show) |
| Number of Fireworks | 4,877 fireworks * Total of 4,777 births in 2025 across Hirakata, Takatsuki, and Katano, plus 100 memorial fireworks |
| Largest Shell Size | No. 8 shell |
| Weather Policy | Held rain or shine / Cancelled in severe weather |
| Venue | Yodogawa Riverside Park, Hirakata Venue and Takatsuki Venue (planned) |
| Parking | None |
| Event Details | [Hirakata Venue] Planned: corporate PR booths (children’s festival games), Suito Music Festival (music stage), food trucks, food booths, beverage sales, and more [Takatsuki Venue] Planned: corporate PR booths (children’s festival games), Suito Music Festival (music stage), food trucks, food booths, beverage sales, and more |
| Expected Attendance | [Hirakata Venue] 220,000 people [Takatsuki Venue] 80,000 people [Total] 300,000 people |
| Event Budget | JPY 160,000,000 |
| Operations Staff | Executive Committee: 74 members * The numbers of security personnel and volunteer staff are currently being planned |
| Organizer | Suito Kurawanka Fireworks Festival General Incorporated Association Executive Committee Chair: Takushi Iseki 3F East, Kuwahara Building, 3-3-6 Okaitocho, Hirakata, Osaka 573-0027, Japan TEL: 050-5799-1139 Contact Us |
| Cooperation | Kurawanka Tourism Management General Incorporated Association |
| Fireworks Production Company | Marugo Co., Ltd. |
Cancellation Criteria
The decision to cancel will be made according to the following criteria.
- If any weather warning related to heavy rain, strong wind, or flooding is issued for Hirakata City or Takatsuki City
- If an earthquake of seismic intensity 3 or higher occurs in Hirakata City or Takatsuki City, and the resulting damage has a major impact on infrastructure
- If the criteria for suspension of river use set by the Kinki Regional Development Bureau are met
* Even if the weather at the venue is clear on the day, the event may still be cancelled if rising water levels are expected in the Yodo River or its tributaries.