OK, I’ll admit, this article is a bit late actually. But we just launched our site last week, right in the middle of hanabi season so please pardon us for playing catch up. よろしくお願いします！
There are already about a bajillion-and-sixty-three sites out there that you can access to find out about the different fireworks festivals going on in your part of Japan — and remember, no part of Nippon goes without at least one of their solemn summer sultry evenings being turned into an “almost war zone” with the booms of fireworks, and yukata-clad crowds jamming every section of wherever anyone can get a clear view of the sky where the show is taking place. Even the nether-regions of Hokkaido, Shimane, Kashima, Oita, and points in between can expect some form of incendiary magic in the sky.
…So, if there are so many of these 花火大会 (hanbi-tai-kai) going on all over, how does one go about finding them?
The easiest way, and my prefered method is, “just Google it.” However there are a few little rules you have to remember, plus learning a tiny bit of Japanese will help aid your search:
- Of course if you live in a place like Tokyo or Osaka, you can just type in
fireworks Tokyo {some date}and you’ll likely get almost all the major festivals happening in the region. But I’ll bet you don’t come up with anything if you live in the middle of Gifu! (because I tried!) - In these cases, it helps to know Japanese. For example, let’s say I want to know when the next festival is happening around Toyama, a city on the Sea of Japan, north of the Tokai region. I’d type in
福井周辺の花火大会2015年. Let’s break that down… - 福井 is Fukui (could mean the city or the prefecture.)
- 周辺 (しゅうへん・shuuhen) means “around or nearby”
- and of course 花火大会2015年 is fireworks festival 2015.
- You could add a date if necessary:
8月、今週、今月which is ‘August’, ‘this week’, ‘this month’ respectively.
“OK, this is cool…but of course I’m just getting the results in Japanese! Now what?!”
Don’t fret; remember we’re using Google, so just go ahead and open up another tab in your browser and fire up translate.google.com and paste the website URL in there. Of course it’s machine translation, but you’ll still get the important information like dates, times, and locations out rather easily.
“You know what? I’m too lazy for all that… Can ya help a slacker out?”
Sigh… Yeah, OK– check out this list that we ganked off of this other website.
- 1 Tokyo Area
- 2 Other Areas
- 2.1 Akita Prefecture
- 2.2 Chiba Prefecture
- 2.3 Fukuoka Prefecture
- 2.4 Fukushima Prefecture
- 2.5 Gifu Prefecture
- 2.6 Gunma Prefecture
- 2.7 Ibaraki Prefecture
- 2.8 Kanagawa Prefecture
- 2.9 Kyoto Prefecture
- 2.10 Nagano Prefecture
- 2.11 Niigata Prefecture
- 2.12 Osaka Prefecture
- 2.13 Saitama Prefecture
- 2.14 Shiga Prefecture
- 2.15 Tochigi Prefecture
- 2.16 Yamaguchi Prefecture
- 2.17 Yamagata Prefecture
- 2.18 Yamanashi Prefecture
Tokyo Area
| 37th Adachi Fireworks Festival | Date: July 18 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad weather: July 19 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks easily visible from around the river. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa river bed (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line railway bridge – Bridge between Nishiarai) [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station Tel #: 03-3880-5853 Website: http://meturl.com/adachihanabi |
| 49th Katsushika Fireworks Festival | Date: July 21 (Tue) | 19:20 – 20:20
In case of Bad Weather: July 22 (Wed) Info: Around 13,000 fireworks to lit-up the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Katsushika Shibamata baseball field (Edogawa river bed), Katsushika, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Shibamata Station Tel #: 03-6758-2222 Website: www.city.katsushika.lg.jp
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| 38th Sumida River Fireworks | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:05 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: The festival will be cancelled in case of rain. Info: About 9,500 shots in the first venue & about 10,500 shots in the second venue. Admission: Free Venue: Sumida River (at two sites), Sumida, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station (1st venue) | 5-minute walk from Kuramae Station (2nd venue) Tel #: 03-5246-1111 Website: http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com
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| Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) Info: 5,000 fireworks display. Admission: Adult: ¥ 410 | Child: ¥ 80 Venue: Open field Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station | 5-minute walk from Nishi-Tachikawa Station Tel #: 0180-99-3020 Website: http://tachikawa-hanabi.com
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| Hachioji Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 3,300 fireworks will give color to the beautiful night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Hachioji Municipal Stadium, Hachioji, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station Tel #: 04-2643-3115 Website: www.hachioji-kankokyokai.or.jp |
| 40th Edogawa Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 14,000 shots will decorate the night sky synchronized to music. Admission: Free Venue: Edogawa riverbed, Edogawa, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Shinozaki Station Tel #: 03-5662-0523 |
| 56th Itabashi Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: Around 11,000 fireworks. Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,600 – ¥28,800 Venue: Arakawa riverbed, Itabashi, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nishidai Station, Takashimadaira Station, Ukimafunado Station Tel #: 03-3579-2255 Website: www.itabashihanabi.jp
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| 33rd Koto Fireworks Festival | Date: August 4 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 5 (Wed) Info: About 4,000 colorful fireworks shine in the river. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa Sunamachi waterfront park, Koto, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Minami-Sunamachi Station Tel #: 03-3647-4963 Website: www.city.koto.lg.jp/seikatsu/community
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| 27th Tokyo Bay
Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:20
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: over 12,000 stunning display over Tokyo Bay Admission: Free | Paid seats ¥5,000 – ¥7,000 Venue: Harumi Sports Grounds, Chuo-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kachidoku Station Tel #: 03-3248-1561 Website: www.city.chuo.lg.jp/bunka/event/toukyouwanndaihanabisaimeinn
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| 36th Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival | Date: August 11 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 12 (Wed) Info: Music and 10,000 fireworks color the summer of Jingu Admission: Free / paid seats ¥2,000 – ¥36,000 Venue: Jingu-gaien, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: Shinanomachi Station | Yoyogi Station | Omotesando Station | Kokuritsukyogijo Station Tel #: 03-3547-0900 Website: www.jinguhanabi.com
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| 37th Setagaya-ku Tamagawa
Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 22 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 23 (Sun) Info: fireworks display in luscious green surroundings Admission: Free Venue: Setagaya Ward Futakotamagawa green playground, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: Futako-Tamagawa Station Tel #: 5432-3333 Website: www.tamagawa-hanabi.com
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| 33rd Chofu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 22 (Sat) | 18:30 – 19:45
In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather. Info: 9,000 fireworks display Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,500 – ¥20,000 Venue: Tamagawa Riverside, Chofu, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Chofu Station Tel #: 042-481-7311 |
Other Areas
Akita Prefecture |
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| Noshiro Port Festival Fireworks | Date: July 18 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: July 19 (Sun) or 20 (Mon) Info: around 15,000 fireworks to light up the night sky Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥28,000 Venue: Noshiro Port Shimonohama Pier special event space [map] Nearest Station: 10 minutes by bus or 30-minute walk from Noshiro Station Tel #: 0185-52-6341 Website: http://www.noshirohanabi.com |
| 28th Akita City Summer Festival Omonogawa Fireworks | Date: August 10 (Mon) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 11 (Tue) Info: About 7,500 fireworks display which is one of Akita’s major summer festivals. Admission: Free Venue: Omonogawa riverbed [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Araya Station Tel #: 018-826-9003 Website: www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/sc/ws/hanabi/
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| 13th Oga Sea of Japan Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Fri) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 15 (Sat) Info: around 10,000 pretty fireworks color the night sky to the theme of “Rythm & Dance” Admission: Free Venue: Funagawaminato OGA Marine Park [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Oga Station Tel #: 0185-24-9142 Website: www.oganavi.com |
| Omagari Fireworks Festival | Date: August 22 (Sat) | 17:30 – 18:50
In case of Bad Weather: Info: One of the 3 great fireworks competitions of Japan with approximately 15,000 fireworks to light up the night sky Admission: Free / Balcony Reserved Seats ¥13,000 – ¥23,000 Venue: Omono River Athletic Park, 2-7-46, Omagari Funabacho, Daisen-shi, Akita 014-0057 [map] Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Omagari Station Tel #: 0187-62-1262 Website: www.oomagari-hanabi.com |
Chiba Prefecture |
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| Asahi City Iioka YOU · Yu Festival 2015 | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: July 26 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks to brighten-up the Iioka coast of Chiba Prefecture. Admission: Free Venue: Iioka coast [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Asahi Station Tel #: 0479-62-5338 Website: www.city.asahi.lg.jp/section/shouko/news/2015-0528-1010-12 |
| Funabashi Port Water Park Fireworks | Date: July 29 (Wed) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: July 30 (Thu) Info: Around 6,000 fireworks synchronized to music concludes the 47th Funabashi Festival. Admission: ¥2,000 Venue: 2 Chome-1-2 Hamachō, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Minamifunabashi Station Tel #: 047-436-2473 Website: www.city.funabashi.chiba.jp/shisei/shoukai/
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| 119th Omigawa Riverside Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: about 8,000 fireworks boasting a history of 100 years Admission: Paid seats ¥16,000 (up to 6 people) Venue: Chiba Prefecture Katori Omigawa Omigawa Bridge downstream Tonegawa River [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Omigawa Station Tel #: 0478-82-1117 |
| Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather. Info: Around 15,000 fireworks to be launched in the coast of of Makuhari beach. Admission: ¥1,500 (seaside seat) | ¥2,000 (stadium seat) | ¥2,500 (riverside seat) | ¥3,000 – 4,000 (beach seat) Venue: Makuhari Seaside Park [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Makuhari Station Tel #: 050-5548-8686 Website: http://chiba-hanabi.jp/ |
| 55th Sakura Citizen Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:40 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: Firework display of about 16,000 shots Admission: Free / Paid seats ¥1,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sakura Furusato Square neighborhood (Inbanuma lakeside) [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Keiseiusui Station Tel #:043-486-6000 Website: www.city.sakura.lg.jp/sakura/hanabi/ |
| 31st Ichikawa Summer Evening Fireworks
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Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 14,000 fireworks to commemorate the anniversary of Ichikawa municipal organization enforcement. Admission: Free / Paid seats ¥6,000 – ¥18,000 Venue: around Edogawa River, Ichikawa-city, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Ichikawa Station Tel #: 047-334-1111 Website: www.ichikawa-hanabi.jp |
| 55th Sakura Citizen Fireworks Sakura Flower Festa | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks reflects in the surface of the lake of Inbanuma. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥1,000 – ¥12,000 Venue: Sakura Furusato Square neighborhood (Inbanuma lake), Usuida, Sakura, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute walk from Keiseiusui Station Tel #: 043-486-6000 Website: www.city.sakura.lg.jp/sakura/hanabi/ |
| 52nd Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyamawan Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Sat)| 19:30 – 20:45
In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sun), August 10 (Mon) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched on the gentle coast of Tateyama. Admission: Free Venue: Hojo (near the coast), Tateyama, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 1 minute walk from Tateyama Station Tel #: 0470-22-8330 Website: http://tateyamacity.or.jp/hanabi/ |
| 39th Nagareyama Summer Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: August 28 (Fri)
Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥8,400 Venue: Edogawa Tsutsumi area, 1-3 Chome, Nagareyama [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Nagareyama Station Website: www.nagareyama-daisuki.com/hanabi/ |
| 60th Anniversary 2014 NARITA Fireworks in Inbanuma | Date: October 10 (Sat) | 19:00
In case of Bad Weather: October 11 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Narita municipal organization enforcement. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Narita New Town Sports Square, Daikata, Narita-shi, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute walk from Narita Station Tel #: 080-3383-6240 Website: http://narita-hanabi.com/ |
Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| 39th Miyama Summer Evening Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: July 22 (Wed), July 27 (Mon)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Setaka Station Website: www.miyama-shokokai.jp/hanabi/ |
| Ashiya Fireworks 2015 | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: July 26 (Sun) Info: About 7,000 fireworks display around the Ashiya Bridge of the Fukuoka Onga River. Admission: Free Venue: Ashiya-machi Bridge, Ashiya, Onga District, Fukuoka Nearest Station: Orio Station Tel #: 093-223-3542 Website: www.ashikan.jp/event/hanabi/ |
| 49th Chikugo Funagoya Fireworks
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www.chikugo.net/fireworks/ |
| Dream HANABI 2014 | Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sun), August 22 (Sat) Info: 8,000 fireworks to illuminate the sky of Homangawa. Admission: Free Venue: Ogori Sports Park (Homangawa Riverbed), Ogori, Fukuoka Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Oho Station | 20-minute walk from Oitai Station Tel #: 0942-72-8137 Website: http://home.ogori.net/tankentai/osusume/hanabi2014/ |
| Chikugo River Fireworks Display | Date: August 5 (Wed) | 19:40 – 21:10
In case of Bad Weather: August 7 (Fri), August 8 (Sat), August 11 (Wed) Info: Around 18,000 fireworks reflects like colourful flowers on the water. Admission: Free Venue: Senoshita-machi and Sasayama-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kurume Station Tel #: 0942-32-3207 Website: |
| 28th Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Thu) | 19:50 – 20:40
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 1-3 Kitakyushu, Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka [map] Admission: ¥500 – ¥12,000 Venue: 5-minute walk from JR Moji Port Station Nearest Station: Moji Station Tel #: 093-331-8781 Website: http://hanabi.moji-retro.com |
| 16th Ariake Sea Fireworks Festival | Date: August 23 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 29 (Sat), August 30 (Sun) Info: Around 8,000 fireworks colour the evening sky. Admission: Free | ¥22,000 (up to 5 people) Venue: near Ground (グラウンド), Hashimoto, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka Nearest Station: 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Nishitetsuyanagawa Station Tel #: 080-6459-8159 | 080-5802-2683 Website: www.city.yanagawa.fukuoka.jp/kanko/meisho/meguru/hanabi/ |
Fukushima Prefecture |
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| Kitakata Town Summer Fireworks Festival (Nippashigawa River Fireworks Festival) | Date: July 26 (Sun) | 19:30 -20:30
In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Mon) Info: About 10,000 fireworks burst with sounds. Admission: Paid Seats ¥1,500 – ¥73,000 Venue: Freedom Square Nippashigawa Parkland Nearest Station: Shiokawa Station Tel #: 02-4127-2111 Website: www.kitakata-kanko.jp/kawanosaiten/ |
| 62nd Iwaki Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun)
Admission: Free | Paid bleachers ¥2,000 – ¥16,000 Nearest Station: Izumi Station Website: www.iwakihanabi.com |
| 37th Fukushima Hanabi Taikai | In case of Bad Weather: August 10 (Sun)
Admission: ¥500 Nearest Station: Fukushima Station Website: www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp/soshiki/16/syougyou13051001 |
| 43rd Asaka Field Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Fri) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 15 (Sat) Info: 10,000 fireworks viewable from 360 degrees anywhere near the venue. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Koriyama Culture Park, Higashimaruyama-61 Asakamachi Narita Koriyama, Fukushima 〒 963-0112 Nearest Station: 30 mins by bus from Koriyama Station Tel #: 024-946-2068
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| 37th Sukagawa Shakadogawa Fireworks | Date: August 22 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather. Info: Fireworks of about 10,000 rounds such as extra-large StarMine decorate the night sky. Admission: Free | ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sukagawa Station riverbed (Shakadogawa) Nearest Station: Sukagawa Station Tel #: 248-88-9144 |
Gifu Prefecture |
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| 59th National Selection Nagara Chunichi Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: August 22 (Sat)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: Gifu Station |
| 70th Annual Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: August 29 (Sat)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: Gifu Station | Meitetsugifu Station |
| Gero Fireworks Summer Musical Performances | Date: August 3 (Mon) | 20:00 – 20:45
In case of Bad Weather: August 21 (Fri) Info: Spectacular show of around 13,000 lights synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Gero River Bridge Nearest Station: Gero Station Tel #: 0576-24-2222 Website: www.gero-spa.com/event/ |
Gunma Prefecture |
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| 27th Tamamura Hanabi Taikai (Rural Dream Fireworks 2015)
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In case of Bad Weather: July 19 (Sun)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: 25 minutes by bus from JR Shinmachi station |
| Kawaba Fireworks Festival | In case of Bad Weather: August 14 (Fri)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: Numata Station Tel #: 0278-52-2111 |
| 41st Takasaki Fireworks Festival | www.takasaki-matsuri.jp/41/hanabitaikai.html |
| 59th Maebashi Fireworks
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Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:45
In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sun) Info: About 15,000 fireworks brighten up the quiet mountains. Admission: Free Venue:Tonegawa River Nearest Station: Maebashi Station Tel #: 027-234-5108 |
| Water Fireworks – Happiness Water | Date: August 16 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 17 (Mon) Info: About 12,000 fireworks brighten up the quiet mountains. Admission: Free Venue: Tsukiyono junior high school baseball ground Nearest Station: Gokan Station Tel #: 0278-62-1155 Website: www.minakami.or.jp |
| 2nd Numata Fireworks | Date: September 12 (Sat) | 19:00 – 19:45
In case of Bad Weather: Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,000 – 15,000 Venue: Numata Sports Park Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Numata Station Tel #: 0278-23-2111 Website: http://numatahanabi.com |
| Isesaki Fireworks | Date: September 26 (Sat) | 18:30 – 19:30
In case of Bad Weather: September 27 (Sun) Info: Around 30,000 shots of large flower of light illuminate the city of Isesaki. Admission: Free Venue: Mimuronishi Park, Isesaki Auto Race Track, Azuma Stadium (tentatively named) Nearest Station: Isesaki Station Tel #: 0270-24-5111
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Ibaraki Prefecture |
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| 10th Koga Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:50
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 fireworks spreads around a golf course. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Koga Golf Links, Nishimachi, Koga, Ibaraki 306-0038 Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Furukawa Station Tel #: 0280-92 -3111 ext 2533 Website: www.kogakanko.jp/hanabi/ |
| 2015 Inashiki Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai | www.inashiki.com/summer_festa |
| 37th Kashima Fireworks | Date: August 29 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 30 (Sun) Info: More than 10,000 fireworks will light up the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Lake Side, Ofunatsu, Kashima, Ibaraki Nearest Station: Kashimajingu Station Tel #: 0299-82-7730 |
| 51st Joso Kinugawa Fireworks | Date: August 29 (Sat) | 18:20 – 20:25
In case of Bad Weather: August 30 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks tournament by the Japanese fireworks Arts Association. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Hashimoto Sports Park (Kinugawa River), Joso City, Ibaraki Nearest Station: Mitsukaido Station Tel #: 0297-22-2121 Website: www.joso.or.jp/fireworks |
| 84th National Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition | Date: October 3(Sat) | 18:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: October 4(Sun), October 10 (Sat), October 11 (Sun), October12 (Mon) Info: Around 20,000 fireworks with about 60 companies fireworks suppliers across the country compete for the skill, it’s one of the best tournament in the country. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥10,500 – ¥21,000 Venue: Sakuragawa (near Gakuen Bridge) Nearest Station: 30 minute walk or 20 minute shuttle bus from Tsuchiura Station Tel #: 029-826-1111 Website: http://tsuchiura-hanabi.jp/ |
Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| Yugawara Hot Spring Sea Fireworks | Date: July 19 (Sun) and August 3 (Mon) | 20:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: July 23 (Wed) and August 6 (Wed) Info: About 12,000 fireworks (6,000 each day) to colour the gorgeous night sky. Admission: Freewww.yugawara.or.jp/event/ |
| 69th Atsugi Ayu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks brighten up the night sky as a centrepiece of the “Atsugi Ayu Festival”. Admission: Free Venue: Sagami River Riverbed Nearest Station: 15-minutes walk from Honatsugi Station Tel #: 046-295-5496 Website: www.atsugi-kankou.jp/play/event05/ |
| The 30th Kanagawa Newspaper Fireworks | www.kanaloco.jp/company/event_fireworks/ |
| 44th Sagamihara Summer Evening Fireworks | www.sagamihara-hanabi.jp/ |
Kyoto Prefecture |
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| Date: July 26 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30
Info: About 5,000 fireworks to be launched as part of the summer festival. Venue: Higashimaizuru coast, Maizuru Beach, Kyoto Tel #: 0773-62-4600 Website: www.kyo.or.jp/maizuru/ |
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| Date: August 7 (Fri) | 20:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sun) Info: About 5,000 fireworks to commemorate the World Federation peace city declaration of 1955. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥20,000 Venue: Oigawaryokuchihigashi Park, Kameoka, Kyoto [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from JR Kameoka Station (North Exit) Tel #: 0771-22-0053 Website: www.kameokacci.or.jp/hanabi/ |
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Info: Around 5,000 fireworks of about 70 different shots on the theme of “Genji Romance” will unfold the big picture scroll of light and brilliant sound in the banks of the clear stream of the Uji River. Admission: Free | Pay seat ¥2,500 – ¥4,000 Venue: Furitsu Uji Park, Kyoto [map] Tel #: 0774-23-3334 Website: www.ujihanabi.jp |
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Nagano Prefecture |
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| 28th Shinshu Ueda Fireworks | Date: August 5 (Wed) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 6 (Thu) Info: About 10,000 rounds to be launched one after another. Admission: ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Chikuma Riverbed Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ueda Station Tel #: 0268-22-4500 |
| 86th Shinshu Chikuma Summer Evening Fireworks Tournament
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Date: August 7 (Fri) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 10,000 brilliant fireworks to colour the Chikuma River and the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 Venue: Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Riverbed (between Taishobashi ~ Mayo Bridge), Chikuma, Nagano Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Togura Station Tel #: 026-275-1753 Website: http://chikuma-hanabi.jp/ |
| 10th AZUMINO Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Fri) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 12,000 fireworks to be launched to music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,500 – ¥5,000 Venue: Saigawa Riverbed, Akashinananaki, Azumino, Nagano Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Akashina Station Tel #: 0263-82-3131 |
| 67th Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival | Date: August 15 (Sat) | 19:00
In case of Bad Weather: Rain or Shine Info: More than 40,000 fireworks to decorate the night sky of summer with sounds reverberating off the surrounding mountains. Admission: ¥3,500 – ¥123,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (above Suwashi Kohan Park), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-4141 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/kojyou |
| 33rd Annual New Fireworks Competition | Date: September 5 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: Rain or Shine Info: Around 18,000 fireworks to be launched to music and messages. Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥3,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (near Suwa Onsen), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-2111 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku |
| Summer Night Fire Festival Finale | Date: September 6 (Sun) | 20:10 – 20:50
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued during stormy weather. Info: Around 12,000 fireworks to mark the end of Suwa Lake summer. Admission: Free Venue: Suwa Lake (near Suwa Onsen), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-7155 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/summer |
| 110th Nagano Fireworks Festival | Date: November 23 (Mon) | 18:00 – 20:00
In case of Bad Weather: Rain or Shine Info: Around 10,000 fireworks to colour the night sky of autumn. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥4,200 – ¥20,000 Venue: Saigawa Dai 2 Ryokuchi Park, Kawai Shinden, Nagano Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Nagano Station Tel #: 026-227-2428 Website: www.nagano-cci.or.jp/ebisukou/ |
Niigata Prefecture |
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| Date: July 26 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:10
Info: Around 15,000 colourful fireworks marks the finale of the summer festival. Venue: Kashiwazaki-central coastal zone, Nishiminatochō, Kashiwazaki, Niigata Tel #: 0257-22-0726 Website: www.city.kashiwazaki.niigata.jp |
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| Date: August 2 (Sat) – August 3 (Sun) | 19:20 – 21:10 [planned]
In case of Bad Weather: still undecided Info: About 20,000 fireworks to brighten up the night sky in commemoration of those who died in Nagaoka air raid in 1945. Admission: Free | For paid seat information contact the Nagaoka Festival reservation center (0258-35-9244) Venue: Shinano Riverbed, Mukōjimamachi, Nagaoka, Niigata Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-39-2221 Website: http://nagaokamatsuri.com |
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| Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Mon), August 4 (Tue) Info: 4,000 fireworks to decorate the night sky of summer. Admission: Free Venue: Rokunocho Kasen Ryokuchi Park, Honchō, Sanjō, Niigata Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kitasanjo Station Tel #: 0256-32-1311 |
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| Date: August 22 (Sat) | 19:15 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 23 (Sun) Info: About 7,000 fireworks brighten up the summer night sky of Ojiya. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥15,000 Venue: Shinano River Riverbed, Ojiyashi Shinanogawa Kasen Park, Ojiya, Niigata Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Ojiya Station Tel #: 0258-83-3512 Website: http://ojiyakanko.com |
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| Date: September 9 (Tue) – 10 (Wed) | 19:30 – 22:20
In case of Bad Weather: rain or shine Info: Around 15,000 fireworks that dates back to before the mid-Edo period and its history, its spirit is carried over to the current deference to tradition. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥30,000 (8 people balcony seat) Venue: behind Asahara Shrine, Katakaimachi, Ojiya, Niigata Nearest Station: 30 minutes by bus from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-84-3900 Website: http://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info |
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Osaka Prefecture |
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| Tenjin Dedication Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather.
Admission: Free Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from KeihanTenmabashi Station | 5-minute walk from Sakuranomiya Station Website: www.tenjinsan.com |
| 67th Inagawa Fireworks | Date: August 15 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:20
In case of Bad Weather: August (Sun) Info: A traditional tournament followed from 1948 of about 4,000 fireworks launched in the Inagawa riverbed. Admission: Free Venue: Inagawa Coast, Dai 2 Go Inagawa Ryokuchi Park, Ikeda, Osaka Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Ikeda Station Tel #: 072-740-1161 | 0180-991-816 |
Saitama Prefecture |
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| 20th Ageo Fireworks | In case of Bad Weather: August 8 (Sat)
Admission: Free Nearest Station: 15 minutes by bus from Ageo Station Website: www.ageo-kankou.com/hanabi26.html |
| 32nd Asaka Citizen Festival “Ayaka Festival” | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:15
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 7,500 fireworks are launched in a stretch in urban areas. Admission: Free Venue: near Asaka Central Park, Asaka, Saitama Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Tobu Asaka Station Tel #: 048-463-2645 Website: http://saikasai.com |
| 66th Kumagai Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: Info: About 10,000 fireworks decorate the summer hot Kumagai. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,500 – ¥22,000 Venue: Arakawa Riverbed near Kumagayaarakawa Ryokuchi Park & Arakawa Park, Kumagaya, Saitama Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Kumagaya Station Tel #: 048-524-1111 Website: www.city.kumagaya.lg.jp/kanko/matsuri/kumagayahanabitaikai/ |
| 14th Kounosu Hanabi Taikai | Date: October 10 (Sat) | 18:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: October 11 (Sun) Info: About 15,000 fireworks to be launched on a wide riverbed. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥3,500 – ¥15,000 Venue: Arakawa Riverbed, Nukata, Konosu, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Kounosu Station Tel #: 048-543-1634 Website: http://kounosuhanabi.com |
Shiga Prefecture |
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| Nagahama and North Lake Biwa Great Fireworks | Date: August 5 (Wed) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: Info: About 10,000 colourful fireworks to illuminate the surface of the tranquil Lake Biwa. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,500 – ¥2,500 Venue: Nagahama Port, Nagahama, Shiga Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Nagahama Station Tel #: 0749-65-6521 Website: http://kitabiwako.jp |
| 2015 Lake Biwa Fireworks | Date: August 7 (Fri) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 10 (Mon) Info: A summer tradition of launching about 10,000 fireworks amid the bustling lakeside. Admission: Free | ¥3,900 (adv) ¥4,400 (on the day) Venue: Otsu Port, Hamaōtsu, Ōtsu, Shiga [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Hamaotsu Station Tel #: 077-511-1530 Website: www.biwako-visitors.jp/hanabi/ |
Tochigi Prefecture |
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| 46th Moka Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:20 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched together with music and laser beam. Admission: Free Venue: Mooka City Hall, Aramachi, Mooka, Tochigi Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Mooka Station Tel #: 0285-83-8135 |
| 64th Koyama Fireworks | Date: July 26 (Sun) | 19:00 – 20:45
In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched in the clear stream of Omoigawa. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,000 – ¥24,000 Venue: Omoigawa Riverbed, Oyama, Tochigi Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Oyama Station Tel #: 0285-22-9273 Website: http://oyama-kankou.a.la9.jp/ |
| 16th Nasuno Hometown Fireworks 2014 | (info as of 2014, to be updated)
In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: Fireworks display that is held every two years, with 20,000 shots that will decorate the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Nakagawa River Park, Kuroiso, Nasushiobara, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kuroiso Station Tel #: 070-1255-1184 |
| 101st Ashikaga Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 colourful fireworks concludes the “Ashikaga Summer Festival” in Tochigi. Admission: Free | Paid seat ¥17,000 Venue: Watarase Tanaka Hashimoto riverbed, Ashikaga, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ashikaga Station Tel #: 0284-21-1354 Website: www.ashikaga.info |
| 2015 Utsunomiya Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be set off in the night sky of Utsunomiya along with the music in 2014. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,800 – ¥80,000 Venue: Dojojuku green space (Kinugawa River), Dojojukumachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 20 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station Tel #: 028-600-3980 Website: www.utsunomiya-hanabi.jp |
| Kikuya Obata Fireworks | www.twinring.jp/fireworks/ |
| 60th Anniversary Moka enforcement system “Sontoku Summer Festival 2014″ | Date: August 29 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 30 (Sun) Info: An event where adults and children can enjoy about 10,000 fireworks matching with music of great power. Admission: Free Venue: Kinugawa Riverbed (near Kinusakura Park), Moka, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: About 15-minute drive from Jichiidai Station Tel #: 0285-83-8135 Website: http://sontokunatsu.jp |
Yamaguchi Prefecture |
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| 61st Anniversary Ube Fireworks | Date: July 25 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: July 26 (Sun) Info: About 13,000 fireworks to be launched synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Ube Port, Ube, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Ubeshinkawa Station Tel #: 0836-31-0251 Website: www.ubecci.or.jp |
| Hagi Summer Festival, the Sea of Japan Great Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: Info: About 7,000 fireworks launched in a location overlooking the Sea of Japan. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥500 Venue: Hagi Commercial Port, Higashihamasakicho, Hagi, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Higashihagi Station Tel #: 0838-25-3333 |
| 48th Nishikigawa Water Fireworks Festival | Date: August 8 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 29 (Sat) Info: About 6,000 fireworks to flourish in the background of Kintai bridge. Admission: Free Venue: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: About 25-minute walk from Nishiiwakuni Station Tel #: 0827-41-2037 Website: www.iwakuni-kanko.jp |
| Asia Port Festival in Kanmon, 2015 Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Thu) | 19:50 – 20:40
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: About 13,000 Fireworks display to be held on both sides of the Fukuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures across the Strait. Admission: ¥500 – ¥5,000 Venue: Arukapoto, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Shimonoseki Station Tel #: 083-223-2001 |
Yamagata Prefecture |
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| 2015 Sakata Fireworks Show | Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks synchronized with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥5,000 – ¥8,000 Venue: Mogamigawakaryu Ryokuchi Park, Sakata, Yamagata Nearest Station: 10-minute shuttle bus from Sakata Station Tel #: 0234-24-2233 |
| 36th Yamagata Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Fri) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: About 20,000 various fireworks to decorate the gorgeous night sky of summer. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥500 – ¥20,000 Venue: Sugawa River Bridge, Shimosorida, Yamagata [map] Nearest Station: 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Yamagata Station Tel #: 023-632-8665 Website: www.hanabi.gr.jp |
| 25th Akagawa Fireworks | Date: August 15 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 16 (Sun) Info: One of the best fireworks display in Japan with around 20,000 shots to illuminate the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥8,000 – ¥23,000 Venue: Akagawa River, Tsuruoka, Yamagata [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk /15 minutes by bus from Tsuruoka Station Tel #: 0235-28-1873 Website: www.akagawahanabi.com |
Yamanashi Prefecture |
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| Kawaguchiko Lake Festival | Date: August 5 (Wed) | 19:45 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: undecided Info: About 10,000 colourful fireworks to brighten up the summer sky. Admission: Free Venue: Funatsu beach, Kawaguchiko banks, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station Tel #: 0555-72-2460 Website: www.fujisan.ne.jp |
| 27th Furosato Matsuri | Date: August 7 (Fri) | 19:15 – 21:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 8 (Sat) Info: About 20,000 fireworks display with the theme “Sparkle” as Yamanashi wishes that the light of hope be spread to the victims of Great East Japan Earthquake. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,500 – ¥35,000 Venue: Fuefukigawa near Takata, Ichikawamisato, Nishiyatsushiro, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Ichikawadaimon Station Tel #: 055-272-1101 Website: www.town.ichikawamisato.yamanashi.jp |
| 51st Isawa Hot Spring Fireworks | www.fuefuki-kanko.jp/content/summer-fes |
