2024 Guide to Japan's Summer Fireworks Festival! Nationwide fireworks festival schedule to color the summer night sky

When it comes to summer in Japan, fireworks festivals are an essential event.

The fireworks festivals held all over Japan are fascinating experiences for tourists as well.

Today, we will introduce representative fireworks festivals in Japan to be held in 2024/7 by area.

Let's enjoy Japanese summer nights along with beautiful fireworks.

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Below is a schedule of major fireworks festivals around Japan.

Please use it to help plan your trip.

Kanto fireworks festival schedule

Tokyo/TOKYO CITY POP FIREWORKS 2024

Japan's best fireworks entertainment to be held at the Tokyo Racecourse

Location: Fuchu-shi, Tokyo/JRA Tokyo Racecourse

Period: 2024/7/3 (Wed)

Number of launches: 14,000

Kanagawa/ 2024 Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Festival

Dynamic fireworks commemorating the 171st anniversary of Perry's landing

Location: Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa/near Kurihama Beach

Period: 2024/7/13 (Sat)

Annual attendance: Approximately 80,000 people

Number of launches: Approximately 3,500

Kanagawa/Kamakura Fireworks Festival

The highlight is the underwater fireworks that spread out in the shape of a fan

Location: Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture/Yuigahama Coast/Zaimokuza Beach

Period：2024/7/17 (Wed)

Annual number of people: 130,000

Number of launches: Approximately 2,500

Tokyo/46th Adachi fireworks

Arakawa's summer tradition attracts over 600,000 people

Location: Adachi-ku, Tokyo/ Arakawa riverbed (between Tetsubashi and Nishiaraibashi on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 670,000

Number of launches: Approximately 13,000

Tokyo/ 58th Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival

Enjoy fireworks full of downtown atmosphere up close

Location: Katsushika-ku, Tokyo/ Katsushika-ku Shibamata Baseball Stadium (Edogawa riverbed)

Period: 2024/7/23 (Tue)

Annual number of people: Approximately 770,000

Number of launches: Approximately 15,000

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Ibaraki Prefecture/ 64th Mito Komon Festival Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Festival

A competition of unique fireworks and inverted fireworks reflected on the surface of the lake

Location: Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture/Senba Park

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 330,000

Number of launches: Approximately 5,000

Tochigi Prefecture/52nd Moka City Summer Festival Fireworks Festival

An impressive fireworks show where music and laser light interweave

Location: Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture/ Along the Gogyo River on the east side of Moka City Hall

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 170,000

Number of launches: Approximately 20,000

Saitama/Koshigaya Fireworks Festival

A wide variety of 5,000 fireworks color the night in Koshigaya

Location: Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture/ Koshigaya City Central Civic Center Kasai Underwater Bank

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 200,000

Number of launches: Approximately 5,000

Tokyo/ 47th Sumida River Fireworks Festival

The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which boasts the best tradition and formality in the Kanto region

Location: Sumida-ku, Tokyo/ Sakurabashi downstream to Kotoibashi upstream (first venue), Komagatabashi downstream to Umayabashi upstream (second venue)

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: approximately 1,035,000

Number of launches: Approximately 20,000

Tokyo/ Hachioji Fireworks Festival

Enjoy spectacular fireworks in Hachioji in summer

Location: Fujimori Park, Hachioji, Tokyo

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 80,000 people (2019)

Number of launches: Approximately 3000

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Tokyo/Tachikawa Festival National Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Display

Enjoy a variety of elaborate fireworks, such as the Geikyo Ball

Location: Tachikawa, Tokyo/ Showa Kinen Park

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 356,313 people (in the park), 400,000 people (including the periphery)

Number of launches: 5000

Tochigi Prefecture/ Oyama City 70th Anniversary Oyama Summer Festival 2024

A special fireworks display celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Oyama city system

Location: Oyama, Tochigi Prefecture/Omogawa riverside, downstream of Kankobashi

Period: 2024/7/28 (Sun)

Annual attendance: Approximately 430,000 people

Number of launches: Approximately 20,000

Saitama Prefecture/Reiwa 6th Saitama City Fireworks Festival Owada Park venue

Fireworks that mark the opening of the Saitama City Fireworks Festival

Location: Saitama Prefecture, Kita-ku, Saitama City/Owada Park area

Period: 2024/7/28 (Sun)

Annual number of people: Approximately 100,000

Number of launches: Approximately 5,000

Chiba/Kamogawa City Fireworks Festival

Fireworks display on a beautiful beach selected as one of Japan's 100 best beaches

Location: Kamogawa-shi, Chiba Prefecture/Maebara-Yokonaga Beach

Period: 2024/7/29 (Mon)

Annual number of people: 20,000

Number of launches: Approximately 1300

Kansai Fireworks Festival Schedule

Kyoto/Kyoto Art Fireworks 2024

Enjoy a special night at Kyoto Racecourse, a one-night art show created by a fusion of tradition and music.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture, Fushimi-ku/Kyoto Racecourse

Period: 2024/6/26 (Wed)

Annual number of people: 27,000 people (2019)

Number of launches: Approximately 13,500

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Osaka/Tenjin Festival fireworks 2024

It is a festival that symbolizes summer in Osaka, and special red plum fireworks adorn the night sky.

Location: Osaka Prefecture, Kita-ku, Osaka/Kawasaki Park/Sakuranomiya Park

Period: 2024/7/25 (Thu)

Annual number of people: 1.3 million

Number of launches: Approximately 3000

Kyoto/Ayabe Minazuki Festival

Along with the lantern sink, 4,000 fireworks beautifully illuminate the surface of the Yura River.

Location: Kyoto Prefecture, Ayabe City/Kawaito-cho Yura River Area

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 35,000

Number of launches: 4000

Chubu Fireworks Festival Schedule

Aichi Prefecture/78th Marine Day Nagoya Port Festival Fireworks Festival

The creative Starmine, where the skill of a fireworks artist shines, vividly colors the night sky of Nagoya.

Location: Minato Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture/Nagoya Port Garden Pier area

Period: 2024/7/15 (holiday)

Annual number of people: Approximately 340,000

Number of launches: Approximately 3000

Shizuoka Prefecture/71st Abe River Fireworks Festival

A spectacular continuous fireworks display concludes the summer night gorgeously.

Location: Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka-ken, upstream of Mirokubashi to downstream of Anzaibashi

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 550,000

Number of launches: 10,000 to 15,000

Aichi/Toyohashi Gion Festival

The summer in Toyohashi will be colored with a variety of fireworks, from hand barrel fireworks to big star mines.

Location: Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture/Yoshida Shrine grounds, on the banks of the Toyokawa River

Period: 2024/7/19 (Fri), 20 (Sat) 7/19 (Fri) hand barrel fireworks, 7/20 (Sat) fireworks

Annual number of people: Approximately 100,000

Number of launches: Approximately 12,000

Shizuoka Prefecture/39th Nihondaira Festival

You can enjoy impressive fireworks launched directly above the Nihondaira Hotel outdoor garden.

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

Period: 2024/7/24 (Wed)

Annual number of people: Approximately 25,000

Number of launches: 12,000

Shizuoka Prefecture/National Fireworks Masters Tournament Fukuroi Enshu Fireworks 2024

An artistic fireworks feast where the nation's top fireworks artists compete.

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

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 400,000

Shizuoka Prefecture/77th Numazu Summer Festival/Kano River Fireworks Festival

Spectacular fireworks adorn the night sky at the largest fireworks festival in the Tokai region.

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

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun)

Annual number of people: Approximately 350,000

Number of launches: Approximately 12,000

Aichi Prefecture/56th Toyota Oiden Festival Fireworks Festival

Fireworks overflowing with enthusiasm throughout Shirahama Park will liven up summer nights.

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

Period: 2024/7/28 (Sun), Oiden Total Dance Festival is 7/27 (Sat)

Aichi Prefecture/2024 42nd Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks Festival

The three-shakedama that surpasses the Tokyo Sky Tree is blooming gorgeously in the night sky.

Location: Gamagori City/Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture

Period: 2024/7/28 (Sun)

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Fireworks Festival Schedule for the Kinki Region

Mie Prefecture/ 72nd Ise Jingu Shrine National Fireworks Festival

Exquisite fireworks unique to fireworks competitions adorn the night sky of Ise!

Location: Ise City, Mie Prefecture/ Miyagawa Riverside, Ise City, Mie Prefecture (upstream of Watarai Bridge)

Period: 2024/7/13 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 210,000

Number of launches: about 7,000

Mie Prefecture/71st Tsu Fireworks Festival 2024

Create a gorgeous summer night in Tsu City with ingenious production

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

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 155,000

Number of launches: 5000 or more

Mie Prefecture/Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2024

The 10,000 fireworks illuminating the Ibi River and the oversized 2-foot ball are among the most impressive in the Tokai region

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

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: 160,000

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

Mie Prefecture/2024 Kihoku Lantern Festival

Fireworks from “Saiun Peacock,” which can only be seen here, color the night sky

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

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Number of launches: Approximately 3000

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

The fusion of fire, fireworks, and music, and cutting-edge entertainment will liven up Ashiya's summer

Location: Ashiya-shi, Hyogo Prefecture/Shioashiya Beach

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Shikoku/Chugoku Fireworks Festival Schedule

Tokushima/Komatsushima Port Festival Fireworks

The impressive shakudama fireworks that adorn the finale of the festival shine in the night sky

Location: Komatsushima City, Tokushima Prefecture/Komatsushima-cho Shinko area

Period: 2024/7/14 (Sun)

Annual attendance: Approximately 110,000 people

Number of launches: 2,500

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Hiroshima Prefecture/ 75th Kure Summer Festival “Maritime Fireworks Festival”

The fireworks, each one spectacular, illuminate Kure Port

Location: Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture/Kure Port

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual attendance: Approximately 140,000 people (2017 results)

Ehime Prefecture/ 67th Niihama Noryo Fireworks Festival

A spectacular sight where Niagara, with a total length of 400 meters, colors the night sky

Location: Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture/Kokuryo River riverbed flat bridge north side

Period: 2024/7/26 (Friday)

Annual attendance: Approximately 80,000 people

Number of launches: 8,000

Hiroshima Prefecture/ Hiroshima Port Dream Fireworks Festival ~Fireworks Museum~

Fireworks competition woven into Hiroshima's summer night sky

Location: Hiroshima-ken, Hiroshima-shi, Minami-ku/Hiroshima Port 10,000 ton bus (Hiroshima-shi Minami-ku)

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 440,000

Number of launches: 6500

Hiroshima/Onomichi Sumiyoshi Fireworks Festival

Traditional fireworks that have continued since the Edo period beautifully adorn the Onomichi Channel

Location: Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture/ Sumiyoshi Shrine grounds Onomichi Suido Marine

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 210,000

Number of launches: Approximately 13,000

Yamaguchi Prefecture/ 70th Ube City Fireworks Festival

A fireworks festival that beautifully colors Ube Port and is loved as a summer tradition

Location: Ube City/Yamaguchi Prefecture/Ube Port

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Kyushu Fireworks Festival Schedule

Okinawa Prefecture/Ocean Expo Park Summer Festival 2024 46th Ocean Expo Park Fireworks Festival

Okinawa's biggest fireworks will magnificently color Emerald Beach!

Location: Okinawa Prefecture, Kunigami-gun Motobu-cho, Okinawa Prefecture/Okinawa Memorial Park (Ocean Expo Park) and Emerald Beach

Period: 2024/7/13 (Sat)

Annual number of people: about 39,000 people

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

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Kumamoto Prefecture/Sanoyoi Fire Carnival 2024

10,000 fireworks will shine brilliantly in the night sky of Kumamoto!

Location: Arao City, Kumamoto Prefecture/Greenland (amusement park)

Period: 2024/7/14 (Sun)

Fukuoka/Kukinoumi Fireworks Festival

A fantasy show of sound and light that colors Dokai Bay!

Location: Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka/Dokai Bay, Wakato Ohashi area

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual attendance: Approximately 300,000 people

Number of launches: Approximately 4000

Miyazaki Prefecture/ Aburatsu Port Festival 2024 Fireworks Display

Miyazaki's largest 10,000 fireworks will sparkle the night sky!

Location: Miyazaki Prefecture, Nichinan City/Aburatsu Port Area

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 40,000

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

Kagoshima Prefecture/2024 Shibushi Port Festival

Three fireworks artists will compete and decorate the night of Shibushi with 10,000 fireworks!

Location: Shibushi City/Kagoshima Prefecture/Shibushi Port Passenger Ship Terminal (sightseeing boat berth)

Period: 2024/7/21 (Sun)

Annual number of people: 30,000

Number of launches: 10,000

Fukuoka/Ashiya Fireworks Festival 2024

Niagara, which is 250 meters long, shines in the Fukuoka night sky!

Location: Ashiya-machi, Onga-gun, Fukuoka/Onga River estuary

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 70,000

Number of launches: Approximately 5,000

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Nagasaki Prefecture/2024 Nagasaki Port Festival

A luxurious night where the world's top three night views and 10,000 fireworks interweave at Nagasaki Port!

Location: Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture/Nagasaki Port, Nagasaki Waterside Forest Park

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun)

Annual attendance: 185,000 people (held on 1 day)

Number of launches: 10,000 (planned)

Tohoku Fireworks Festival Schedule

Fukushima Prefecture/Soma Fireworks Festival in SOMA Sea Festival 2024

A spectacular fireworks show that syncs with music, a major event that colors the night sky in Soma

Location: Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture/Matsukawaura New Fishing Port

Period: 2024/7/13 (Sat) in case of rain

Number of launches: 10,000 or more

Miyagi Prefecture/ 77th Shiogama Port Festival Eve Fireworks Festival

Spectacular fireworks on the eve of the festival that brightly colors Shiogama Port

Location: Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture/Shiogama Port Area

Period: 2024/7/14 (Sun)

Annual number of people: Approximately 89,900

Number of launches: Approximately 8,000

Akita Prefecture/20th Port Festival Noshiro fireworks

A 1000m wide star mine adorns the night sky

Location: Akita Prefecture, Noshiro City/Noshiro Port Shimohama Pier Special Venue

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Number of launches: 15,000

Niigata/Gion Kashiwazaki Festival Big Fireworks Festival

100 shakudama shots are launched continuously, and gorgeous fireworks adorn the coast of Kashiwazaki

Location: Kashiwazaki-shi, Niigata Prefecture/Kashiwazaki-shi Central Coast/Minatomachi Seaside Park area

Period: 2024/7/26 (Friday)

Annual number of people: Approximately 170,000

Number of launches: Approximately 16,000

Fukushima Prefecture/46th Fukushima Fireworks Festival

Large fireworks up to 1 foot are in full bloom in the night sky of Fukushima

Location: Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture/Shinobugaoka Ryokuchi Park, Shinobugaoka Stadium

Period: 2024/7/27 (Sat)

Annual number of people: Approximately 160,000

Number of launches: Approximately 8,000

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Hokkaido fireworks festival schedule

Hokkaido/ TxT GARAGE (TBIT GARAGE) 12th Makomanai Fireworks Festival

The 22,000 largest in Hokkaido will gorgeously color the night sky

Location: Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido/Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium

Period: 2024/7/6 (Sat)

Annual attendance: The number of paid visitors is 18,000

Number of launches: 22,000

Hokkaido/Hakodate Shimbun 25th Hakodate Port Fireworks Festival

The impressive Starmine colors Hakodate Port gorgeously

Location: Hokkaido, Hakodate City/Green Island

Period: 2024/7/14 (Sun)

Annual number of people: 40,000

Hokkaido/The 8th Ebetsu Fireworks

The 10,000 fireworks show, where light and sound interweave, makes the night sky of Ebetsu shine

Location: Ebetsu, Hokkaido/Ebetsu Fireworks Festival

Period: 2024/7/20 (Sat)

Annual attendance: Approximately 10,000 people

Number of launches: Approximately 10,000

Hokkaido/ Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival

Creative fireworks dance in the night sky, a summer tradition in Sapporo

Location: Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido/Sapporo Toyohira River riverbed (launch area: Minami Ohashi to Horohira Bridge)

Period: 2024/7/26 (Friday)

Number of launches: Approximately 4000

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Hokkaido/ Otaru Tide Festival Fireworks Display

3000 gorgeous fireworks to mark the finale of the Otaru Tide Festival

Location: Otaru, Hokkaido/Otaru Port No. 3 pier base

Period: 2024/7/28 (Sun)

Annual number of people: 1 million

Number of launches: 3000

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 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

Japanese fireworks festivals are loved as a summer tradition.

Each tournament has its own unique appeal and is worth visiting.

Please enjoy the fireworks display in Japan.

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