A guide to the 2025 Chubu and Kinki Fireworks Festival. Let's enjoy Japan's beautiful summer nights!

The tradition that symbolizes summer in Japan is, after all, fireworks.

Even in the Chubu and Kinki regions, beautiful fireworks festivals are held in various places, attracting many people.

The fireworks that are launched in each region are full of unique charm, such as powerful effects and fantastic light effects.

This summer, why don't you visit the fireworks festival in the Chubu and Kinki regions and enjoy the combination of light and sound that color the night sky?

In this article, we will introduce in detail the representative fireworks festivals scheduled to be held in 2025.

Chubu Fireworks Festival Schedule

Shizuoka Prefecture/40th Nihondaira Festival

You can enjoy the impressive fireworks that are launched almost directly above.

Location: Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka/Nihondaira Hotel Outdoor Garden

Period: 2025/7/24 (Wed)

Annual number of people: Approximately 28,000

Number of launches: 12,000

Shizuoka Prefecture/National Fireworks Masters Tournament Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks 2025

Artistic night sky competition by the nation's top fireworks artists

Location: Fukuroi City/Fukuroi City Haranoya River Water Park, Shizuoka Prefecture

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 400,000

Shizuoka Prefecture/78th Numazu Summer Festival/Kano River Fireworks Festival

The largest fireworks festival in the Tokai region

Location: Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture/Kanogawa riverbed (Eitai Bridge - Onari Bridge - Ayumi Bridge)

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun)

Annual number of people: Approximately 330,000

Number of launches: Approximately 12,000

Aichi Prefecture/56th Toyota Oiden Festival Fireworks Festival

Hot fireworks will liven up summer nights.

Location: Toyota-shi, Aichi Prefecture/Shirahama Park area

Period: 2025/7/27 (Sun), Oiden Total Dance Festival is 7/26 (Sat)

Aichi Prefecture/2024 42nd Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Festival

A huge three-shakuten ball blooms gorgeously in the night sky.

Location: Gamagori City/Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture

Period: 2025/7/28 (Sun)

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Aichi/Miyoshi Pond Festival

The fantastic fireworks launched from the center of the pond are fascinating

Location: Miyoshi Pond, Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture

Period: 2025/8/2 (Sat)

Annual number of people: about 36,000 people

Number of launches: approx. 1400

Shizuoka Prefecture/76th Shimizu Port Festival Maritime Fireworks Festival

Pay attention to the spectacular sound and light competition.

Location: Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture/Shimizu Port Hinode Wharf

Period: 2025/8/3 (Sun) Shimizu Port Festival 8/1 (Fri) to 3 (Sun)

Annual attendance: Approximately 300,000 people

Number of launches: 10,000 to 15,000

Aichi/Tokai Festival Fireworks

Tokai City's biggest summer event.

Location: Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture/ Oike Park, Chuo-cho, Tokai-shi

Period: 2025/8/9 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 120,000

Number of launches: Approximately 4000

Fireworks Festival Schedule for the Kinki Region

Mie Prefecture/72nd Tsu Fireworks Festival 2025

You can enjoy the realistic fireworks with an ingenious production

Location: Tsu City/Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, Akogiura Beach

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 180,000

Number of launches: 5000 or more

Mie Prefecture/Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2025

The highlight is the 10,000 fireworks illuminating the Ibi River, and the Tokai region's largest oversized 2-foot ball

Location: Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture/Ibi River (Nabeya Tsutsumi)

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 100,000

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

Mie Prefecture/2025 Kihoku Lantern Festival

Enjoy the “Saiun Peacock” fireworks that can only be seen here

Location: Kihoku-cho, Kitamuro-gun, Mie Prefecture/Nagashima Port, Kihoku-cho

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 50,000 Number of launches: Approximately 3000

Hyogo Prefecture/ 46th Ashiya Summer Carnival Ashiya Dancing Fireworks Show (fireworks show)

Cutting-Edge Entertainment Combining Fire, Fireworks, and Music

Location: Ashiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture/Shioashiya Beach

Period: 2025/7/26 (Sat) Annual number of people: Approximately 30,000

Mie Prefecture/Kumano Fireworks Festival

Pay attention to the impressive maritime fireworks

Location: Kumano City, Mie Prefecture/Shichiri-Mihama Beach

Period: 2025/8/17 (Sun)

Annual number of people: Approximately 50,000

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

How to choose a viewing spot for the fireworks display

In order to enjoy the fireworks display, it is important to choose a viewing spot in advance.

Buying tickets for the official bleachers is one way, but it's also important to get a spot early.

The park and riverbed around the venue are particularly popular spots.

What to bring and wear for the fireworks display

If you prepare the following items for the fireworks festival, you can spend a comfortable time.

Clothes that are easy to move around in and are cool are basic.

The temperature may drop at night, so it's safe to bring a light coat.

Be sure to take trash home and follow good manners such as traffic rules.

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It's also convenient for taking up space.

Drinks and Refreshments

There are many food stalls, but most of the time payment is cash only, so it is convenient to have coins ready.

However, food and drink at the venue are often crowded, so it's a good idea to bring your own.

Bug Spray

There are many mosquitoes outdoors in summer, so insect repellent measures are necessary.

Cameras and Smartphones

It is essential for taking pictures of fireworks.

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Fireworks Festival Transportation and Congestion Avoidance

On the day of the fireworks festival, many people gather, so transportation and the area around the venue will be extremely crowded.

When using public transportation, it's a good idea to try to move fast.

Also, in order to avoid congestion on the way home, one method is not to move immediately after the fireworks are over, but to wait a little while before moving.

summary

The fireworks festivals held in the Chubu and Kinki regions attract many people with their appeal and sense of scale unique to each region.

The fireworks, which brightly color the summer night sky, are rich in performances reflecting the characteristics of the region, and every event is spectacular.

There are plenty of variations, such as harbor fireworks where you can enjoy a gorgeous performance, spectacular continuous launches that shine in the flow of a large river, and traditional fireworks in historic places.

This summer, why not visit fireworks festivals in the Chubu and Kinki regions and enjoy the Japanese summer to your heart's content along with the beautiful night sky.

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