September 20, 2025 Only: "Fireworks in the Sky" at Autopolis (Includes Admission Ticket & Reserved Viewing Seat)!!
Mamedamachi Shopping Street
Mamedamachi (豆田町), located in the northern part of Hita City, Oita Prefecture, is a well-preserved Edo period castle town street approximately 900 meters long. It is comprised of Mamedamachi Kamimachi-dori and Mamedamachi Miyuki-dori Shopping Street.
Dubbed "Kyushu's Little Kyoto," the area has been meticulously preserved with its original town layout, traditional merchant houses, stone-paved streets, and classic tile-roofed buildings, all free of overhead power lines.
In 2004 (Heisei 16), it was designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings and also received the "Award for Beautiful Townscape" from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
"Fireworks in the Sky" at Autopolis (天空オートポリス花火大会)
Located in the Aso Kuju National Park area, the Autopolis Racetrack is usually a stage for top-tier racing. However, for one day each autumn, it transforms into a magical "Sky Fireworks Stage."
Exciting Racing Performances: On the day of the event, several thrilling racing performances and demonstration races are scheduled. Feel the roar of the engines and the thrill of speed as the race track's speed and fireworks create a unique audio-visual feast.
Spectacular Fireworks Show: Over 10,000 fireworks will be launched, combined with music and lighting to present an unparalleled night sky banquet. The fireworks bloom in the light-pollution-free highland night sky, like pieces of the Milky Way falling to earth, creating a truly stunning and powerful sensory experience.
Ticket & Admission Information This product includes a general admission ticket, with access to the main grandstand. The grandstand is an excellent location to watch the fireworks and the car drift show.
Important Notes Preschool children can enter for free when accompanied by a guardian.
※Your ticket grants you access to the following areas: Main Grandstand East Grandstand Lawn Area Other open areas ※Entry is restricted to the following areas: "Star-side" Viewing Area "Fire-spark" Viewing Area Camping Area Paddock Building Royal Room Area
All seats are unreserved unless a specific section is designated. Reserving seats or saving space is strictly prohibited.
In the event of rain, please do not use an umbrella. We recommend preparing a raincoat or poncho out of consideration for the safety and view of others.
The use of tripods is prohibited on the main grandstand. They are only permitted in the "Grandstand Box Seats."
Please keep your ticket with you until the event ends. Staff may ask to see your ticket at any time. We recommend placing it in a ticket holder for easy verification.
Each ticket is valid for one person and for the specified period only.
If the ticket stub is torn off before you enter, the ticket will be considered invalid.
・Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the departure time. Please note that no refund will be made if you are late for the tour due to personal reasons. ・Because the tour bus is a group tour, please be sure to observe the meeting time at each meeting point to avoid delaying the departure and travel arrangements of other passengers. ・No refunds will be made if the tour is discontinued or abandoned due to personal reasons. ・This is a carpooling service and other passengers will be traveling with the tour, no parking is allowed outside the sightseeing spots. ・Please be aware that when the number of passengers is small, the tour will be operated by a small car with a driver and guide. ・Please wear light clothing and shoes. Please keep your personal valuables in a safe place and we will not be able to compensate you for any loss of valuables during the tour. ・In case of bad weather such as typhoon or natural disaster, the whole tour may be canceled temporarily and the guests will be notified by email and a full refund will be made. ・According to the traffic conditions on the day, the ending time may be delayed and other unforeseen circumstances, it is not recommended to arrange for the guests to join this trip if they take the airplane on that day, and we do not assume any responsibility for any delays in the flights of the guests.
Event Highlights In addition to the fireworks, the event includes: ・Stage Events ・4-Wheel Drift Show ・2-Wheel Stunt Show ・Food Stalls
Please note that the "4-Wheel Drift Show" and "Oita Prefectural Police White Motorbike Performance" will be held on the main straightaway. These may be difficult to view from areas other than the main grandstand.
Weather & Cancellation Policy The event will proceed even in the rain. However, it may be canceled in the event of severe weather, strong winds, or thick fog. There are no rescheduled dates for the event.
Important Ticket & Seating Information ・This ticket provides admission to a designated viewing location with a seat. ・Children aged 3 and older require a paid ticket. ・A seat for children aged 0-2 is available for a fee if a seat is required for them. ・Please do not bring pets into the venue. ・Please do not use umbrellas.