Oita's Largest Fireworks Festival! 'Tenku de HANABI in Autopolis' with Approximately 10,000 Fireworks to be Launched on September 26th (Saturday)!

Autopolis Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hita City, Oita Prefecture, Representative Director: Takashi Kaneko), a subsidiary of Kawasaki Motors Japan (Headquarters: Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director: Kenji Saeki), has announced the hosting of a large-scale fireworks festival 'Tenku de HANABI in Autopolis' at the Autopolis International Racing Course (Hita City, Oita Prefecture), featuring approximately 10,000 fireworks launched.

https://autopolis-hanabi.jp/

'Tenku de HANABI in Autopolis' offers a thrilling fireworks display utilizing the circuit's structure, allowing viewers to experience the fireworks up close. This popular event at Autopolis has received high praise from attendees. In its fifth year, the festival will feature upgraded fireworks with even more impact. Before the fireworks launch, various events such as 'Yuru-Fes Waiai Autumn Festival' featuring local characters from Kyushu and a 4-wheel drift show will be held. Please come and enjoy the festival with your family and friends.

On the day of the event, numerous food stalls, including famous local eateries from Hita, will be set up as 'Polibo Mampuku Yatai Village.' Enjoy delicious food while watching the fireworks right in front of you.

Event Overview

Event Name

'Tenku de HANABI in Autopolis'

Date and Time

September 26, 2026 (Saturday) Entry: 14:00

Fireworks Launch Time: 19:00 - 20:00 (Planned)

Venue

Autopolis International Racing Course

1112-8 Uenota, Kamitsuecho, Hita City, Oita Prefecture

Organizer

Autopolis Co., Ltd.

Supporters

Oita Prefecture/Kumamoto Prefecture/Hita City/Takeda City/Beppu City/Yufu City/Aso City/Kikuchi City/Otsu Town/Kogun Town/Minamikogun Town/Hita City Tourism Association/Oita City Tourism Association/Takeda City Tourism and Tourism Association/Beppu City Tourism Association/Yufu City Tourism and City Development Bureau/Aso City Tourism Association/Kikuchi Tourism Association/Higo Oozu Tourism Association/ASO Oguni Tourism Association/Minamikogun Town Tourism Association

Events (Planned)

'Yuru-Fes Waiai Autumn Festival', 4-wheel Drift Show, Working Car Exhibition, Food Booths 'Polibo Mampuku Yatai Village', Hita City Hakuwa Elementary School Brass Band Performance, Oita Prefectural Hita Forestry High School Wind Orchestra Performance, Kids Corner (Fua Fua, Strider Experience, Animal Interaction Experience), etc.

Additional events, if any, will be announced on the special website for 'Tenku de HANABI in Autopolis'.

About Tickets

Advance Ticket Sales Date

July 31, 2024 (Fri) 10:00

(Autopolis Online Ticket/Lawson's Loppi (L Code: 85502)/Jalan)

*Note: Preschool children can enter for free with a ticket-holding guardian.

Course Side Lodge Reservation

Start Date

August 26, 2024 (Wed) 10:00 Reservation starts

Details about the reservation method will be announced on the official Autopolis website.

Tickets and Viewing Areas

【General Admission Ticket (Grand Stand Area)(Grand Stand Side Lawn Area)】

Viewing is possible in the Grand Stand and Grand Stand Side Lawn Area.

The fireworks rising right in front of you from the Grand Stand seats are breathtaking!

The lawn area on the east side of the Grand Stand is also a hidden popular spot. If you bring a leisure sheet, you can relax and enjoy the fireworks. Tripod photography is also possible.

*Note: The only area within the Grand Stand where tripods can be brought in and used is the 'Photographer Seat Area'. If you wish to use a tripod, please purchase a separate 'Photographer Seat' or use it in the Grand Stand Side Lawn Area.

Grand Stand Grand Stand Side Lawn Area

【Sales Period】

【Ticket Prices (Tax Included)】

7/31~8/31

Explosive Discount Viewing Ticket: High School and above 3,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 1,000 yen

9/1~9/17

Early Bird Discount Viewing Ticket: High School and above 3,800 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 1,500 yen

9/18~9/25

Advance Viewing Ticket: High School and above 4,600 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 2,000 yen

9/26

Same-Day Ticket: High School and above 5,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 2,500 yen

【Fire Spark Viewing Ticket (Grand Stand Front Home Straight Designated Area)】 (Limited to 150 tickets)

*Note: Includes B Paddock Parking Ticket (Parking ticket is only for adults)

This is an executive designated seat ticket where you can view the fireworks from reclining chairs set up on the Home Straight. It is the ultimate viewing seat where you can enjoy the fireworks with the closest distance and the most impact.

<Note> Entry to the Fire Spark Viewing Area is only after the Drift Show ends. Please understand this in advance.

*Note: The image is an illustration.

【Ticket Prices (Tax Included)】

Advance Ticket: High School and above 14,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 5,000 yen

Same-Day Ticket: High School and above 18,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 8,000 yen

*Note: Same-day tickets for the Fire Spark Viewing Ticket are sold at the Official Shop in the event area and are upgrades from regular viewing tickets.

【Star☆Viewing Area Ticket (Grand Stand Front Service Road Designated Area)】 (Limited to 58 sections)

This is a private space 'Star☆Viewing Area Ticket' set between the Home Straight and the Grand Stand.

It is the second closest to the fireworks after the Fire Spark Viewing Area, and a set of 6 tickets (for elementary school students and above) is included.

1 section: 5m x 4m. Tents up to 2m in height can be set up.

<Note> Due to safety reasons, entry and viewing during the Drift Show are not possible in the Star☆Viewing Area. Please understand this in advance.

【Ticket Prices (Tax Included)】

Advance Ticket: 24,000 yen

*Note: A separate parking ticket is required.

*Note: Same-day tickets are not available.

【Super Premium Viewing Ticket】

*Note: Includes A Paddock Parking Ticket (Parking ticket is only for adults) (Limited to 50 tickets)

This is the most luxurious viewing ticket for this event, allowing you to use the Royal Room East Wing, which has air conditioning and dedicated Wi-Fi. Additionally, a reclining chair area for Super Premium Viewing Ticket holders only is set up outdoors.

Free drinks including alcohol and high-quality bento boxes are provided as dinner.

*Note: The image is an illustration.

【Ticket Prices (Tax Included)】

Advance Ticket: High School and above 20,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 7,000 yen

*Note: Same-day tickets are not available.

【Royal Room West Wing Viewing Ticket】 (Limited to 100 tickets)

You can use the Royal Room West Wing, which has air conditioning and dedicated Wi-Fi.

Viewing is possible on the roof of the Royal Room West Wing and on the Home Straight.

*Note: The image is an illustration.

【Ticket Prices (Tax Included)】

Advance Ticket: High School and above 5,000 yen Elementary and Junior High School Students 2,500 yen

*Note: Same-day tickets are not available.

【Grand Stand Family Ticket】 (Limited to 46 groups)

This is a designated viewing seat ticket for 4 seats in the central part of the Grand Stand where the fireworks look beautifully impressive.