What is Owase Port Festival 2023? Explains highlights such as fireworks displays. Also information on stalls, access, and parking!
掲載日：2023.07.31
Owase Port Festival is scheduled to start on Saturday, August 5th! There are plenty of things to see, including about 3,000 fireworks launched from the sea and food stalls! In this article, we will explain in detail about the 2023 Owase Port Festival.
Article production/Mie Tourism Editorial Department/Mie Travel Ambassador “Toma”
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What is Owase Port Festival?
The Owase Port Festival, which has been going on since 1950, is held on the first Saturday of August every year, and is a major summer event in Owase, now in its 70th year.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, in 2022 only a fireworks display called "Owase Citizen Fireworks" was held, but this year in 2023 it will be held grandly for the first time in four years as "Owase Port Festival". .
There are plenty of things to see, including the "Owase Itadaki City" that will be introduced later, "Chibikko Gather! Fish Catching Contest," stage events, and the "Marine Fireworks Festival," which will brighten up the festival's finale!
A large number of people, young and old, from both inside and outside of OwaseCity visit the Owase Port area, and the venue is filled with energy.
About schedule and venue
The main schedule and venues for events held concurrently with the Owase Port Festival are as follows.
- schedule
[Owase Port Festival]
Saturday, August 5, 2023, 9:00-21:30 (end time may vary depending on fireworks launch conditions)
・Owase Port boarding experience
・Tea hospitality provided by the Children's Tea Ceremony Club
・Japan Coast Guard patrol ship “Suzuka” open to the public
・Stage event
・Owase Festival & Owase Festival Dance
・Marine fireworks display
In case of rain, the event will be postponed to Sunday, August 6th.
The decision to postpone the event will be made at 7:00 on the day of the event, and only in the case of a postponement will an announcement be made on the OwaseCity website, the Owase Tourism and Products Association website, etc.
[Owase Itadaki City]
Saturday, August 5, 2023 9:00-13:00
・Monthly famous morning market with special products lined up
・Chibikko gather together! Fish catching competition
It will be canceled in case of bad weather such as a typhoon.
- venue
Around OwaseCity Mie Prefecture
You can check the schedule and other details from this brochure.
Introducing the highlights of the Owase Port Festival
Highlights of Owase Port Festival
① Maritime fireworks display
②Owase Itadaki City
③Chibikko gather together! Fish catching competition
④Japan Coast Guard patrol ship “Suzuka” open to the public
There are mainly four. From here, we will introduce each highlight in detail.
① Maritime fireworks display
Approximately 3,000 fireworks are launched from the embankment of Owase Port, beautifully filling the night sky and painting the sea in a variety of colors.
Due to Owase's topography, which is surrounded by mountains, the sound of the fireworks exploding is said to be loud and reverberate throughout Owase.
The distance from Owase Fishing Port, the venue, to the embankment where the launch site is, is approximately 400 meters in a straight line, and the large fireworks that spread out in front of you are truly impressive!
In addition to the regular fireworks, the Owase Port Festival's fireworks display also includes memorial service fireworks to pray for the souls of the deceased, and celebratory fireworks that announce messages for birthdays, weddings, 60th birthdays, and other celebrations. Masu.
Watching fireworks while thinking about the feelings of various people will be a special experience.
- Implementation time
20：00～21：30
②Owase Itadaki City
"Owase Itadaki Market" is known as OwaseCity 's famous morning market, and the Owase Fish Market is filled with attractive products such as fresh fish and dried fish that Owase is proud of, as well as Japanese sweets, side dishes, and locally grown vegetables! You can purchase it at a special price only available in Itadaki City!
If you are interested, please purchase as soon as possible as it is sure to sell out.
- open time
9：00～13：00
③Chibikko gather together! Fish catching competition
You can get a wide variety of fish, from those that are familiar to your table to those that will surprise you.
Here are some tips for catching fish.
Fish have a habit of hiding in the shadows, so the key is to use your body to create shade. Also, the fish will move towards the edge of the pool to hide. Therefore, it is recommended to grab it as close to the edge as possible, at the corner of the pool.
The staff will take care of the fish you catch.
- open time
9：00～13：00
- Participant target/Number of participants
Elementary school students and under, limited to 250 people (additional reception available from 11:00 on the day)
- Entry fee
2,000 yen (you will receive a 500 yen coupon that can be used at Owase Itadaki City on the day)
④Japan Coast Guard patrol ship “Suzuka” open to the public
With the cooperation of the Owase Coast Guard, the Japan Coast Guard's patrol boat ``Suzuka'', which is normally not available for viewing, will be open to the public.
With a total length of 89m and a total weight of 1,300 tons, the size and power of this patrol boat is truly impressive! Please take this opportunity to take a look.
Not only can you tour the ship, but you can also take pictures with Umimaru-kun, the mascot character of the Japan Coast Guard, and the captain of the day.
*It may be canceled due to marine accidents, etc.
- open time
10：00～12：00、13：00～14：30
*If “Owase Port Festival” is postponed, it will be held on Sunday, August 6th.
- place
Owase Port 2nd Pier
- Admission fee
free
- Contact information
0597-25-0118 (Owase Coast Guard Department)
Will there be stalls etc.?
In addition to food stalls unique to the festival, there will be Hamayaki where you can enjoy seafood, and a curry kitchen truck that is well known in Owase Itadaki City.
*Please throw away your trash in the designated area.
Is there a toilet?
There are six toilets located around the venue. (Click here to go to the map for detailed location information.)
About access, parking, and traffic regulations
As parking is limited and surrounding roads are expected to be congested, we recommend coming by public transportation.
Access by public transportation
Get off at JR Owase Station
Go straight on Prefectural Route 203 in front of the station and walk for about 10 minutes.
Access by car
Approximately 5 minutes from Kisei Expressway “Owase Kita IC”
Approximately 5 minutes from Kumano Owase Road "Owase Minami IC"
parking
Three free parking lots will be open on the day.
OwaseCity: 50 spaces
OwaseCity Cultural Center: 100 spaces
③ Kuniichi Timber Market Ruins Parking Lot: 500 spaces
①Owase OwaseCity
It will take approximately 20 minutes to walk to the venue.
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OwaseCity Cultural Center
It will take approximately 10 minutes to walk to the venue.
There are two parking lots: ``the parking lot right next to the hall'' and ``the parking lot across the road in front of the facility.''
③Kuniichi Lumber Market Ruins Parking Lot
It will take approximately 15 minutes to walk to the venue.
There was no signboard at the entrance, so you might be confused as to whether this is the right place.
Please refer to the image and the information on Google Maps below.
About traffic regulations
Prefectural Route 778 Kuroshio Road (Yawata Ohashi Bridge - (Old) Owase Port Service) and roads surrounding the venue will be closed to vehicles gradually from 5:30pm to 10pm.
For details, please see the traffic regulation information below.
Let's liven up the Owase Port Festival with a hashtag campaign!
Let's liven up the 70th Owase Port Festival!
If you post on Instagram or Twitter with #Owaseminatomatsuri, you will be entered into a lottery to win an assortment of Owase specialty products.
In addition to photos of fireworks, any photos that follow the theme of the Owase Port Festival, such as staff preparations or the patrol boat Suzuka, are OK!
Please check the URL below for details such as campaign period.
Owase Port Festival Instagram account
How was it
In this article, we explained the highlights of the Owase Port Festival and the fireworks display.
There are stage events such as bands and drum performances that we could not introduce in this article, and there are many other things to see at the Owase Port Festival.
Please come and visit the Owase Port Festival, which can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults.
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