There’s something magical about fireworks: the bright, beautiful colours that light up the night sky are a mesmerising sight to behold any time of year.
While most fireworks in Japan take place in summer, the Osaka Art Fireworks Festival happens in early autumn instead, on November 1. What makes this show so special is that the fireworks are launched over Osaka Bay at Rinku Park and synchronised to rousing music for that extra dramatic effect.
For this one-off spectacle, Marble Beach will be transformed into a (paid) seating area for the public to enjoy the fireworks comfortably. With clear, unobstructed views over the water, this sandy shore is the best vantage point to enjoy the pre-show sunset as well as the pyrotechnics.
While the hour-long fireworks show will only begin at 6pm, the venue will open its doors at 3pm. There will be food and drink stalls on site to add to the overall festivities.
The show will proceed even in the rain and will only be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.