The 34th Shidahara Lake Surface Fire Festival will take place in Oonocho, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture. On the special stage, a variety of performances will be featured, including kagura, Raiden Soran, and dance. There will also be a prize raffle with luxurious gifts. The master of ceremonies will be Chuka Shuto, the Bungo-ono City Hometown Ambassador, who will liven up the festival. The aerial fireworks and underwater fireworks reflected on the lake surface create a truly magical sight. Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6:15 PM – Event proceeds in light rain; canceled in severe weather. Location: Shidarawaru Dam area Stage Events 5:30 PM – Prayer for a bountiful harvest 6:15 PM – Opening declaration 6:20 PM – Dance by Chikumatsu Mikaikai 6:30 PM – Mie Junior (Raiden Soran) 6:45 PM – Firefighting Squadron Kiko Ranger 7:00 PM – Jimmy Kikuchi 7:30 PM – Kagura (Asakusa Inuyama Kagura Company) 8:00 PM – Prize raffle 8:30 PM – Mie Swing Family (big band) Fireworks Launch Time Fireworks start at 8:40 PM — aerial and underwater fireworks. Traffic Restrictions and Shuttle Bus Service Around the Venue On the day of the event, roads near the venue will be closed to traffic (no vehicle access). Private cars cannot enter during event hours, so please use the shuttle bus. Shuttle buses operate from 6:00 PM. Wait times are about 5 to 10 minutes. Shuttle Bus Cooperation Fee: 200 yen round trip for elementary school students and older (please cooperate with this fee for shuttle bus operation). Children below elementary school age ride free. Shuttle Bus Boarding Location: Near Ohno Community Center, Bungo-ono City Parking: Around the Ono Branch Office of Bungo-Ono City Hall Other Information Visitors wearing yukata will receive a gift while supplies last. A sacred fire will depart from Asakusa Shrine and small torches around the venue will be lit in sequence. 5:30 PM – Sacred fire departs from Asakusa Shrine 6:00 PM – Small torches lit around Toji 6:15 PM – Small torches lit around the dam area 6:30 PM – Seven-color lanterns Organizer and Event Inquiries The 34th Shidahara Lake Surface Fire Festival Executive Committee Phone: 0974-34-2301 Access to Central Bungo-ono City Approximately 3 hours by car from JR Hakata Station, Fukuoka Prefecture Approximately 2 hours by car from JR Kumamoto Station, Kumamoto Prefecture Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Beppu Station, Oita Prefecture Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car from JR Yufuin Station, Oita Prefecture Kyushu, Bungo-ono City, Oita Prefecture — Introducing tourism and recommended spots https://sato-no-tabi.jp/news/20250718event-oono/