Tokyo Fireworks 2025: Top firecracker Festivals Including Sumidagawa, Adachi, and Odaiba Displays
Since moving to a neighborhood adjacent to Shinjuku in 2024, I've been visiting cities in Tokyo almost daily to explore its appeal and discover spots I can recommend to tourists. I updated this article in 2025 to incorporate my findings from this research, along with the latest information for 2025.
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Introduction
One of Japan's traditional cultures is fireworks. In Japan, fireworks are affectionately known as "Hanabi." When written in Kanji, "Hanabi" means "fire flower." Japanese fireworks are characterized by their vibrant colors and beauty, resembling flowers. Various fireworks are named after flowers, such as "Kiku" (chrysanthemum) and "Botan" (peony).
Around Tokyo, you can enjoy fireworks throughout the year. The events range from traditional local celebrations to luxury events using the latest technology.
In this article, we will introduce the highlights, basic information, schedule, and access to venues for notable fireworks events to be held in 2025.
Fireworks Season in Japan: July to September
In Japan, fireworks have traditionally been launched as a tribute to the deceased. Mid-August is a period called "Bon," when it is believed that the spirits of the deceased return to this world. For this reason, many fireworks events have been held in July and August since ancient times.
While fireworks played a significant role as a ceremony for the deceased, in recent years, they have increasingly been used to enhance various events. In tourist areas around Tokyo such as near Mt. Fuji, Hakone, and Atami, the culture of launching fireworks in winter to enliven local communities has also become established.
Tokyo Disney Resort: Enjoy Fireworks Any Time of Year
Source:Official website
When it comes to spots around Tokyo where you can enjoy fireworks year-round, Tokyo Disney Resort stands out. Approximately 300 fireworks are launched daily, synchronized with Disney songs. You can view them from both Tokyo DisneyLand and Tokyo DisneySea.
My recommended viewing spot at Disney Land is around Cinderella Castle. The collaboration between Cinderella Castle and the fireworks is very romantic. After the fireworks, there's also projection mapping on Cinderella Castle, so be sure to enjoy both. At Disney Sea, you can get a beautiful view of the fireworks from around the Soarin' attraction.
Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 Schedule
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January |
- Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks 2025 - Mobility Resort Motegi Fireworks Festival "Winter" New Year HANABI - Yokosuka Countdown - Shimizu Port Winter Fireworks Night Cruise |
| February | - Lake Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks 2025 |
| March |
- Atami Sea Fireworks Festival - Tatsunouchi Cherry Blossom Festival |
| April |
- Mt. Fuji Fireworks VS Speedway - "Hatsune Miku Happy 15th Birthday" "Music & Fire Works" - The Spectacular Fireworks "Mt. Fuji" 2025 ~World Fireworks Expo~ - Atami Sea Fireworks Festival - Adachi Fireworks - Yokohama Night Flowers 2025 |
| May |
- Shimoda Black Ship Festival Sea Fireworks Display - Isehara Art Fireworks Festival - Kanuma Azalea Festival Supporting Azalea Gourmet Fair & Fireworks - Mishima Skywalk Night Skywalk |
| June |
- Kanuma 72 Country Club Fireworks - Yokohama Port Festival Beam Spectacle in Harbor - U.S. Army Camp Zama Independence Day Celebration - STAR ISLAND |
| July |
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival - Katsushika Summer Fireworks Festival - Hachioji Fireworks Festival - Tachikawa Festival National Showa Memorial Park Fireworks Festival - Mooka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display - Oyama Summer Festival |
| August |
- Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival - Edogawa Fireworks Festival - Itabashi Fireworks Festival - Okutama Summer Fireworks Festival - Izu Oshima Summer Festival Fireworks Display - Maebashi Fireworks Festival - Takasaki Festival Grand Fireworks Display - Ashikaga Fireworks Festival - Nasuno Hometown Fireworks Festival - Nikko Fireworks Festival - Inashiki Summer Festival Fireworks Display - Kumagaya Fireworks Festival - Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival - Minato Mirai Smart Festival - Lake Ashi Summer Festival Week - Sagamihara Summer Fireworks Festival - Matsudo Fireworks Festival - Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa - Lake Tega Fireworks Festival - Kisarazu Port Festival Fireworks Display - Ichikawa Citizens' Summer Fireworks Festival |
| September |
- Chofu Fireworks - Kita Ward Fireworks Association - Tone River Grand Fireworks Display - Oarai Sea Fireworks Festival - Joso Kinu River Fireworks Festival - Fireworks Symphonia - Lake Rindo Fireworks Festival |
| October |
- Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival - Edo Wonder Night - Kashima City Fireworks Festival - Chikusei Fireworks Festival - Konosu Fireworks Festival - Kawasaki City Anniversary Tamagawa Fireworks Festival - Urayasu City Fireworks Festival - Nagareyama Fireworks Festival |
| November |
- Disney Music & Fireworks - Narashino Fireworks Festival - NARITA Fireworks Festival in Lake Inba - Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition |
| December |
- Chichibu Night Festival Fireworks Display - Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks - Atami Sea Fireworks Festival - Special Winter Fireworks Festival |
Tokyo Fireworks Events in March 2025
While fireworks events are not held in Tokyo during March, there are Tokyo Fireworks Events 2025 available in regions that can be visited on a day trip from Tokyo. Additionally, in late March, cherry blossoms reach their peak viewing time, offering spectacular views where cherry blossoms and fireworks perform together.
Atami Sea Fireworks Festival
Source:ATAMI NEWS
Atami is a tourist destination accessible from Tokyo in about 30 minutes by Shinkansen. The Atami Sea Fireworks Festival is held monthly to entertain visitors to this charming area near Tokyo. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar includes this recurring spectacle that draws a significant audience throughout the year.
The fireworks are launched from a breakwater directly across from the beach. The fireworks display spanning the entire 260m length of the breakwater is truly impressive. Among the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 highlights, Atami offers a unique experience.
Part of the charm of Atami's fireworks is the atmosphere that makes them appear as if they're being launched from underwater, with reflections on the water's surface enhancing their beauty. This makes it a standout destination for the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 season.
Atami has many Japanese traditional hotels with popular hot springs, so it's also recommended to enjoy the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 combined with an overnight stay.
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- Date: March 23, 2025, from 20:20 (Also held monthly after March)
- Venue: Atami Sun Beach
- Access: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Station, get off at "Atami" Station. 15-minute walk from Atami Station to Atami Sun Beach
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.city.atami.lg.jp/event/1009037/1014753.html
Tatsunokuchi Cherry Blossom Festival
Source:KANKOU IBARAKI
When thinking of spring seasonal traditions in Japan, cherry blossoms come to mind. The Tatsunoguchi Cherry Blossom Festival is held annually at Tatsunokuchi Waterfront Park to coincide with the cherry blossom bloom. As part of the festival, fireworks can also be enjoyed on the 29th, making it an exceptional Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 experience.
The sight of fireworks rising above the illuminated full-bloom cherry blossoms is gorgeously magical. The opportunity to see the collaboration between cherry blossoms and fireworks is rare, so I'm looking forward to it too. Please take this opportunity to enjoy this uniquely Japanese spectacular view as part of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 celebrations.
During the Cherry Blossom Festival period, they also have illuminations called "Bamboo Lights," where bamboo is pierced with holes and lit up. When you come to see the fireworks, please also enjoy the nighttime atmosphere with these special illuminations that enhance the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 experience.
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- Date: March 29, 2025, from 19:00 (Cherry Blossom Festival is held from March 22 to April 6)
- Venue: Tatsunokuchi Waterfront Park
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the Ueno Tokyo Line (Tokiwa/Hitachi) or JR Joban Line to "Mito" Station. From Mito Station, take the JR Suigun Line to "Hitachi Omiya" Station. From Hitachi Omiya Station, it's 15 minutes by taxi or a 1 hour 30 minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www-city-hitachiomiya-lg-jp.translate.goog/kankou_guide/news/page010461.html?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja&_x_tr_pto=nui
April 2025 Tokyo Fireworks Events Worth Noting
While no fireworks events will be held in Tokyo this April, there are two luxury, rich fireworks events near the Kanto region. Both can be reached within 1-2 hours from Tokyo. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 season is starting just outside the city, offering tourists spectacular displays against iconic Japanese backdrops.
Mt. Fuji Fireworks VS Speedway
Source:PR TIMES
For motor sports enthusiasts, the must-see fireworks event is "Mt. Fuji Firework vs Fuji Speedway." The venue, Fuji Speedway, is one of Japan's major circuits where large racing events are held.
At this event, 8,000 fireworks will brilliantly illuminate the venue. The highlight is the fireworks launched along the 1.5km home straight. The sight is as powerful as racing motor cars speeding down the track. Last year's program featured a collaboration between motor cars, "Deco tora" (elaborately decorated trucks with flashy illuminations), and fireworks, so as a car enthusiast, I'm also looking forward to the details of this year's Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 program.
Since securing transportation back on the day of the event can be difficult, if you're participating in this event, I recommend booking a bus reservation along with your fireworks viewing ticket through this site: https://www.fujikyu-travel.co.jp/free2/special/fujisanhanabi_tour1.html#bus1
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- Date: April 12, 2025, 18:30~ (Event starts from 13:00)
- Venue: Fuji Speedway
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen outbound line, get off at "Odawara" Station. From Odawara Station, take the JR Gotemba line, get off at "Gotemba" Station. From Gotemba Station, take a taxi (about 20 minutes)
From JR Shinjuku Station: Take the Odakyu Highway Bus, get off at "Gotemba" Station. From Gotemba Station, take a taxi (about 20 minutes)
- Admission fee: From 8,000 yen
- Website: https://fujisanhanabi.com/fujimotorsportsforest/
The Spectacular Fireworks "Mt. Fuji" 2025 ~World Fireworks Expo~
Source:Official website
For those who want to enjoy the collaboration of Mt. Fuji and fireworks, the must-see event is "Mt. Fuji 2025," where you can enjoy 10,000 fireworks. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar features this special display held at a ski resort at the foot of Mt. Fuji, making it a firework festival held at the place with the most magnificent view of Mt. Fuji in Japan.
April is also when cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, so you can enjoy the feast of World Heritage-listed Mt. Fuji, cherry blossoms, and fireworks together.
At the event venue, before the fireworks begin, there will be shows featuring Japanese food, such as "Mochitsuki," a uniquely Japanese rice cake making event, and a tuna cutting show. This makes it a recommended event for those interested in Japanese cuisine as well.
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- Date: April 19, 2025, 18:30~
- Venue: Fujiten Snow Resort
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Tomei Highway Bus "FujiQ Highland/Kawaguchiko/Yamanakako Five Lakes Liner," get off at "Kawaguchiko Station." From Kawaguchiko Station, take the "Mt. Fuji 2025 shuttle bus" to the final stop
From JR Shinjuku Station: Take the JR Chuo Line bound for "Otsuki," get off at "Otsuki." At Otsuki Station, transfer to Fuji Kyu Railway and get off at "Kawaguchiko Station." From Kawaguchiko Station, take the "Mt. Fuji 2025 shuttle bus" to the final stop (Shuttle bus timetable: 15:00, 16:00, 17:00)
- Admission fee: From 30,000 yen
- Website: https://the-zekkeihanabi.com/mt-fuji/en/
Magical Trip offers tours that efficiently guide you to must-visit spots around Mt. Fuji and Hakone areas. If you want to visit the Mt. Fuji area or Hakone while touring Tokyo, please join one of the following tours.
・Mt. Fuji Full-day Day Trip Tour from Tokyo with a Private Car & Guide
・Hakone Day Trip Tour from Tokyo with a Private Car & Guide
Notable Tokyo Fireworks Events in May 2025
When May arrives, Tokyo hosts several exciting fireworks events. The charm of May events is enjoying fireworks in warm, comfortable weather. With fewer rainy days, May offers ideal conditions for fireworks viewing, which is why many fireworks events are held throughout the Kanto region.
Adachi Fireworks
Source:Wikipedia
The "Adachi Fireworks Festival" is the first fireworks festival of Tokyo's summer season. Previously held in July, it was moved to May last year due to recent extreme heat and weather concerns.
The highlight of the Adachi Fireworks Festival is its "high density fireworks," where 13,000 fireworks are launched within just one hour. The finale is particularly spectacular, with the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 illuminating Tokyo's sky in brilliant colors.
Fireworks events in Tokyo typically become crowded from the surrounding stations to the riverside areas. For those who wish to enjoy the show while seated comfortably, securing paid viewing seats is recommended.
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- Date: May 31, 2025, 19:20-
- Venue: Arakawa Riverside (Around Nishiarai Bridge)
- Access: 15-minute walk from "Kitasenju" station on JR Joban line, Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Chiyoda lines, Tobu Railway, and Tsukuba Express
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.adachikanko.net/en/adachi_no_hanabi47
STAR ISLAND
Source:avex portal
While fireworks have been cherished as a Japanese summer seasonal tradition for generations, a new futuristic fireworks event opens in Odaiba in May.
"STAR ISLAND" is described as "Futuristic Fireworks Entertainment," featuring drones and laser displays alongside traditional fireworks. With dancer performances and immersive music, these fireworks represent an artistic fusion of tradition, human performance, and cutting-edge technology. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 at STAR ISLAND promises to be a truly innovative experience.
Before the fireworks begin, there are musical performances and shows by artists and performers, so be sure to arrive at the venue early to fully enjoy all the entertainment.
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- Date: May 24-25, 2025, 19:30- (Venue opens at 16:00)
- Venue: Odaiba Marine Park
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take JR Yamanote Line to "Shimbashi" Station, then take Yurikamome to "Odaiba Marine Park" Station (right at the exit)
From JR Shinjuku Station: Take JR Yamanote Line to "Osaki" Station, then take Rinkai Line to "Tokyo Teleport" Station (10-minute walk)
- Admission: From 8,000 yen
- Website: https://star-island.jp/
Mishima Skywalk Night Skywalk
Source:Official website
"Mishima Skywalk" is Japan's longest suspension bridge at 400 meters. It offers breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay.
Every year, Mishima Skywalk hosts a "Night Skywalk" event allowing visitors to walk across the bridge at night. The finale features spectacular fireworks. The fireworks launched from below the bridge create an impressive display. A unique aspect of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 at Mishima Skywalk is viewing fireworks from an elevated position when they're launched from below. (Note: Viewing is from around the bridge entrance, not from the bridge itself.)
As it's close to Hakone, combining this event with a Hakone sightseeing plan is also recommended.
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- Date: 2025 dates to be determined (Last year held on May 25-26, 2024)
- Venue: Mishima Skywalk
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the Tokaido Shinkansen outbound line to "Mishima" Station, then take Tokai Bus from Bus Stop No. 5 to "Mishima Skywalk" (right at the bus stop)
- Admission: From 2,800 yen
- Website: https://mishima-skywalk.jp/
Kanuma Satsuki Festival Sponsorship: Satsuki Gourmet Fair & Fireworks
Source:Kanuma Tourism Association
Kanuma City in Ibaraki Prefecture is known as a production center for Azaleas called "Satsuki." Every year in May, Kanuma City holds the "Satsuki Festival" to coincide with the blooming of Satsuki in May. On the first evening of the festival, fireworks light up the venue, creating a spectacular display that will remind you of the popular Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 coming later this year.
The festival features exhibitions of Satsuki grown by enthusiasts from across the country, and sales of 10,000 Satsuki seedlings. Satsuki can be grown in small pots, making them popular as traditional Japanese potted plants called "Bonsai." The exhibition of Satsuki Bonsai grown by enthusiasts is full of originality and is an event I look forward to every year.
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- Date: May 24, 2025, 19:00~
- Venue: Kanuma Kaboku Center
- Access:
* From JR Tokyo Station: Take Utsunomiya Line to "Kurihashi" Station, transfer to JR Nikko Line to "Kanuma" Station, then 10 minutes by taxi
* From Kitasenju Station: Take Tobu Railway to "Minami Kurihashi" Station, transfer to Tobu Nikko Line to "Momiyama" Station, then 10 minutes by taxi
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://kaboku.or.jp/satsuki/
- Kanuma Kaboku Center: https://kaboku.or.jp/en/
Kanuma 72 Country Club Fireworks
Source:PR TIMES
Kanuma Country Club (Golf Course) holds a fireworks event as one of the sponsorship events for the Kanuma Satsuki Festival. The "Shakudama," which expands to a diameter of 300m, is a highlight of Japanese fireworks and a must-see spectacle reminiscent of what visitors can expect at the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
While the fireworks can be viewed from around Niregi Station, I recommend watching from the Golf Course venue. The fireworks launched up close offer a powerful spectacle. Additionally, the 10,000 yen ticket includes a food and alcohol buffet, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks while dining.
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- Date: May 31, 2025, 19:30~
- Venue: Kanuma Country Club
- Access:
* From JR Tokyo Station: Take JR Utsunomiya Line to "Kurihashi" Station, transfer to Tobu Nikko Line to "Niregi Station," then 10 minutes by taxi
* From Kitasenju Station: Take Tobu Railway to "Minami Kurihashi" Station, transfer to Tobu Nikko Line to "Niregi Station," then 10 minutes by taxi
- Admission: 2,500 yen to 10,000 yen
- Website: https://kaboku.or.jp/satsuki/
- Kanuma Country Club: https://kcc45.jp/
In May, it starts to get warm, and you can go out at night in light clothing. If you visit Tokyo in spring, be sure to enjoy bar hopping in the nightlife districts.
Magical Trip offers various bar hopping tours, including one that was ranked No.1 among all Tripadvisor tours in 2024.
・Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour in Shinjuku
・Shibuya Bar Hopping Night Tour in Tokyo
・All-You-Can-Drink Bar Hopping Tour in Ueno
Notable Fireworks Events in Tokyo Area in June 2025
In June, a fireworks event will be held in Yokohama City, next to Tokyo. The charm of Yokohama, a port city, is the collaboration between the beautiful nighttime cityscape and fireworks. It's close to Tokyo, so if you want to see fireworks before the grand Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025, why not spend an evening in Yokohama?
Yokohama Night Flowers 2025
Source:Official website
At Yokohama's port "Minatomirai," fireworks events are held every month. Although the duration is short at just 5 minutes, the fireworks shining amid the magnificent night view of Yokohama's cityscape look like flowers blooming in the night sky, true to the event's name.
The highlight of "Yokohama Night Flowers" is the "Star Mine," fireworks continuously launched from the ground simultaneously with large fireworks being launched into the sky. These consecutively launched fireworks are usually reserved for the climax of festivals, but at this event, you can enjoy the intensity of a climax condensed into 5 minutes.
Minatomirai is a multi-purpose facility where you can enjoy shopping, and art and music events are frequently held. The scenery is also beautiful, so I recommend exploring the cityscape before the fireworks.
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- Dates: May 17, 24, 2025, 19:00~ (Events held periodically until September)
- Venue: Minatomirai, June 21 (Shinko Futo)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take JR Tokaido Line to "Yokohama" Station, transfer to JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragi-cho" Station, then take Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway)
From JR Yokohama Station: Take Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then 15 minutes on foot
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.yokohama-sparkling-twilight.com/
Yokohama Port Opening Festival: Beam Spectacle in Harbor
Source:Yokohama Keizai Shimbun
June 2nd is the opening day of Yokohama Port. The "Yokohama Port Opening Festival" is held annually to commemorate this opening. On the final day's finale, 3,000 fireworks light up the venue in a spectacular display.
You can enjoy the fireworks from anywhere around the port, but my recommended viewing spot is the plaza along the coast near Yokohama Port Museum. From there, you can view the fireworks together with Yokohama's symbolic semi-circular building "Pacifico Yokohama" and the Ferris wheel. The fireworks against one of Yokohama City's most attractive night view spots create breathtaking scenery.
During the festival, local artists and community groups perform stage shows. It's also an event where you can feel the local pride of Yokohama.
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- Dates: May 31 June 2, 2025
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take JR Tokaido Line to "Yokohama" Station, then JR Negishi Line to "Sakuragi-cho" Station, then take Yokohama Air Cabin (ropeway) from Sakuragi-cho Station
From JR Yokohama Station: Take Minatomirai Line to "Bashamichi" Station, then 15 minutes walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.kaikosai.com/en
Notable Fireworks Events in Tokyo for July 2025
July marks the beginning of the full-fledged fireworks season. A distinctive feature of this season is the many large-scale festivals, including the pioneering Sumida River Fireworks Festival, with over 20,000 fireworks being launched.
Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Source:Wikipedia
When it comes to Tokyo's summer seasonal traditional events, the "Sumida River Fireworks Festival" stands out. This Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 has a long history dating back to 1733 during the Edo period and is the first fireworks event to begin in Japan. At that time, epidemics and famine were problems in Edo City.
Fireworks were launched as a memorial for those who died from disease and famine, and with a wish to ward off evil spirits.
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is the largest fireworks event held in Tokyo, with 20,000 fireworks being launched. More than one million people gather from all over the country, making the Asakusa area very lively.
The Sumida River fireworks attract many people and can get very crowded. Pedestrian traffic jams form, and you'll likely be watching while walking. Also, after the festival ends, the area around the stations becomes very congested, so plan your schedule with plenty of time to spare.
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- Date: July 26, 2025, 19:00~
- Venue: Sumida River riverside (around Asakusa)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take Utsunomiya Line to "Kurihashi" Station, then Tobu Nikko Line to "Niregi Station", then 10 minutes by taxi
From Kitasenju Station: Take Tobu Railway to "Minami Kurihashi" Station, then Tobu Nikko Line to "Niregi Station", then 10 minutes by taxi
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/venue/index.html (2024 website)
Katsushika Cooling Fireworks Festival
Source:GOTOKYO
The "Katsushika Fireworks Festival" is held near Shibamata Station in Katsushika City, an area with remaining retro streetscapes. This fireworks festival was started in 1953 to attract tourists and is bustling with 700,000 people every year.
Last year, 15,000 fireworks were launched. The charm of the Katsushika Fireworks Festival is that fireworks shows with concepts from movies and anime related to Katsushika City are presented in several stages. Last year, fireworks based on "Captain Tsubasa" and "Beyblade" were launched.
If you want to watch at a leisurely pace, securing paid seats is recommended.
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Date: 2025 TBD (Last year: July 23)
Venue: Edo River riverside (around Shibamata Baseball field)
Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take Yamanote Line to "Nippori" Station, then Keisei Railway to "Shibamata" Station, then 10 minutes walk
Admission: Free, Paid seats from 6,000 yen
Website: https://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/tourism/1000064/1000065/index.html (2024 website)
Oyama Summer Festival
Source:Tochigi Tabi Net
The "Oyama Summer Festival" is a historical firework festival that has continued since 1950. Although it is held in a rural area that takes about 2 hours by train from Tokyo, it is one of Japan's largest firework festivals where 20,000 fireworks light up the sky. This spectacular Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for all visitors.
Since last year, in addition to traditional fireworks, a drone light show has also been incorporated into the program. If you sit in the paid seating area, you can enjoy the powerful fireworks up close to the launch site.
The day before, there is also an event where you can enjoy local specialties and the traditional festival dance "Bon dance." Please enjoy from the day before!
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- Date: 2025 TBD (Last year: July 28)
- Venue: Omoigawa river riverside (around Oyama station)
- Access: From JR Tokyo station, take the Utsunomiya line or Tohoku shinkansen, get off at "Oyama" station, 10 minutes walk
- Admission: Free, Paid seats 1,000 yen~
- Website: https://www.oyamanohanabi.com/index.html (This is the 2024 website)
Moka City Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Show
Source:PR TIMES
Moka City is a town that values traditions where as many as five large summer festivals are held in summer. In particular, the "Moka City Summer Festival" is large in scale and has been selected as one of the Top 100 Japanese festivals. At the festival, elaborately decorated push carts called "Dashi" and "Mikoshi" (portable shrines that carry deities around the area) enliven the venue.
The Moka City Summer Festival features 20,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky. The fireworks that rise with Dashi and Mikoshi in the background evoke the emotional atmosphere of Japan. Although it's somewhat distant from Tokyo, it's a festival I confidently recommend where you can experience the charm of local culture.
The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar would be incomplete without mentioning this spectacular celebration.
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- Date: Late July 2025 (Last year: July 27)
- Venue: Moka city hall
- Access: From JR Tokyo station, take JR Utsunomiya line or Tohoku shinkansen, get off at "Oyama" station. From Oyama station, take JR Mito line, get off at "Shimodate" station. From Shimodate station, take Moka railway, get off at "Moka" station, 10 minutes walk
- Admission: Free, Viewing seats 6,000 yen~
- Website: https://mokahanabi.com/ (This is the 2024 website)
In July in Tokyo, spots where you can experience Tokyo's traditions and culture are recommended. Having a local guide show you around tourist attractions allows you to hear various information, making your sightseeing experience many times more enjoyable.
・Asakusa Cultural Walk & Matcha Making Tour
・Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary
・1-Day Tokyo Highlights Tour with a Private Car and Guide
Notable Fireworks Events in Tokyo in August 2025
August is the month with the most firework festivals held throughout the year. Many fireworks are launched as part of traditional festivals that have taken root in local communities, and venues are crowded with many people.
Recently, more events have installed paid viewing seats to alleviate congestion. If you want to watch fireworks up close and at leisure, paid viewing seats are recommended. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 season reaches its peak during this month.
Tokyo Fireworks Festivals
Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
The "Jingu Gaien Firework Festival" is a firework festival held at a stadium in the outer garden of "Meiji Jingu," a shrine that spreads in the center of the city.
The charm of the Jingu Gaien Firework Festival is the live performances by idols and singers that unfold along with the fireworks launched in front of the venue.
Since they are launched at a very close distance right in front of the stadium, you can experience the realism of the sound of fireworks being launched and the smell of smoke. In particular, the starmine launched continuously at the end is very powerful. (Fireworks are launched from the Jingu Stadium venue.)
This is also a recommended festival for those who want to enjoy performances by Japanese singers and fireworks at the same time. This event is a highlight of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar, combining music and pyrotechnics in a unique urban setting.
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- Date: Early August 2025 (planned) (Last year: August 10)
- Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien (Jingu Stadium & Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium)
- Access:
Tokyo Metro Ginza line, get off at "Gaien-mae" station, immediate
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line or Toei Oedo line, get off at "Minami Aoyama Icchome," 15 minutes walk
- Admission: 7,000 yen~
- Website: https://www.jinguhanabi.com/index.html (This is the 2024 website)
Edo River Fireworks Festival
Many firework festivals often have a program that lasts over 90 minutes, but at the "Edo River Fireworks Festival," you can enjoy 14,000 impressive fireworks launched within a condensed one-hour timeframe.
Particularly spectacular are the opening sequence, where 1,000 fireworks are launched simultaneously within 5 seconds, and the finale featuring "Kamuro" fireworks, where the sparks rain down from explosions in the sky—both are truly breathtaking at this Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
While machine-controlled automatic launches have become increasingly common at recent fireworks displays, the Edo River Fireworks Festival is handled by "Kagiya," a Fireworks specialist group with a 360-year history known to virtually every Japanese person.
"Kagiya" is also a familiar cheer shouted when fireworks launch. When you attend the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025, be sure to join in by shouting "Kagiya!" as the fireworks soar into the sky.
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- Date: Planned for August 2025 (Last year: August 24)
- Venue: Edo River riverside (around Shinozaki Park)
- Access:
10-minute walk from "Shinozaki" station on Toei Shinjuku Line
30-minute walk from "Koiwa" station on JR Sobu Line
- Admission: Free (Reserved seating from ¥4,500)
- Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/
Itabashi Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
The "Itabashi Fireworks Festival," held on the banks of the Ara River, is simultaneously held with Toda City's fireworks festival on the opposite riverbank for two or more days each year. Combined, the two venues launch 15,000 fireworks, allowing the audience to enjoy a three-dimensional display from both front and back during this spectacular Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
The highlight of the Ara River Fireworks Festival is the "Niagara" set piece that spans 300 meters in length. The sight of flames streaming like a waterfall from suspended fireworks is incredibly beautiful. Even as a fireworks enthusiast, I rarely get to see a Niagara exceeding 100 meters—it's a must-see at this Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025!
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- Date: Planned for August 2025 (Last year: August 3)
- Venue: Ara River riverside (around Toda Bridge)
- Access:
10-minute walk from "Takashima Daira" station on Toei Mita Line
15-minute walk from "Ukima-Funado" station on JR Saikyo Line
- Admission: Free (Reserved seating from ¥4,500)
- Website: https://itabashihanabi.jp/ (This is the 2024 website)
Kanagawa Fireworks Festival
Minatomirai Smart Festival
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The "Minatomirai Smart Festival" is a festival where you can enjoy both music and fireworks. It begins with performances by local street performers, followed by performances by famous local musicians and children's dance presentations.
For the festival finale, 20,000 fireworks are launched continuously over a short span of 25 minutes. The sight of large "shakudama" fireworks spanning 300 meters blooming in succession is a must-see. Additionally, the beautiful nighttime scenery of Minatomirai and the mystical nighttime ocean enhance the allure of the fireworks at this Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
This is one of the most concentrated fireworks displays in Japan, with many fireworks launched in a very condensed timeframe, making it highly recommended for those who want to experience powerful fireworks at the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
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- Date: Scheduled for August 4, 2025
- Venue: Minatomirai
- Access:
From JR Yokohama station, take the Minatomirai Line to "Minatomirai" station or "Bashamichi" station, then a 15-minute walk
- Admission: From ¥4,500
- Website: https://www.mmsf.jp/ (This is the 2024 website)
Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
Source:Little Trip Odawara
The "Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival" is a spectacular fireworks festival featuring diverse performances including laser shows and "Fire Fountains" where flames shoot up from the ground. As part of the exciting Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar, this festival promises an unforgettable experience.
The Sakawa River Fireworks Festival offers an impressive display of 10,000 fireworks, but the highlight is undoubtedly the 300-meter-long Niagara Falls display that spans across the river. Unlike the Itabashi fireworks festival which takes place on the riverbank, this festival features the Niagara display directly above the Sakawa River, creating a scene that resembles a real waterfall of light.
Odawara is also known as the gateway city to Hakone, making it an excellent addition to your tourism itinerary.
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- Date: Early August 2025
- Venue: Sakawa River riverside (Around Sakawa River Sports Square)
- Access: Take the Tokaido Shinkansen from JR Tokyo Station to "Odawara" Station, then walk approximately 30 minutes from Odawara Station
- Admission: Free (Paid seating available from 3,300 yen)
- Website: https://www.odawara-kankou.com/hanabi/sakawa-hanabi.html (2024 website)
Chiba Fireworks Festivals
Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa
Source:Chiba Keizai Shimbun
The "Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa" is Chiba Prefecture's largest fireworks festival, with 20,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky. This Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 is one of Japan's largest beach fireworks events, allowing visitors to enjoy spectacular fireworks in an open, spacious environment.
Recently, in addition to traditional chrysanthemum (Kiku) and peony (Botan) shaped fireworks, there has been an increase in uniquely shaped "Katamono" fireworks resembling hearts and stars.
Don't miss the special Katamono fireworks that feature Chiba City character shapes during the program. These unique-to-the-venue Katamono fireworks are among my personal favorites.
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- Date: Early August 2025
- Venue: Makuhari Seaside Park
- Access: Take the JR Keiyo Line from JR Tokyo Station to "Kaihin Makuhari" - Station, then walk approximately 20 minutes
- Admission: From 2,500 yen
- Website: https://chiba-hanabi.jp/ (2024 website)
Matsudo Fireworks Festival
Source:PR TIMES
The "Matsudo Fireworks Festival" is a representative fireworks festival in Chiba City, next to Tokyo. This beloved local event features 15,000 colorful fireworks that energize the venue. As part of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 schedule, it's easily accessible for international visitors.
The charm of the Matsudo Fireworks Festival lies in the consecutive launching of "Shaku-dama" fireworks with diameters reaching 300 meters. While even a single Shaku-dama has an impressive presence, the sight of these massive fireworks launched continuously creates a truly breathtaking spectacle. The finale features a collaboration of starmines and Shaku-dama fireworks.
Since it's only about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station, visitors who are in Tokyo during the festival should definitely consider attending this magnificent display.
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- Date: Early August 2025
- Venue: Kogasaki Riverside Sports Ground
- Access: Take the JR Joban Line (Ueno Tokyo Line) from JR Tokyo Station to "Matsudo" or "Kita Matsudo" Station, then walk approximately 30 minutes
- Admission: Free (Paid seating available from 2,500 yen)
- Website: https://matsudo-hanabi.com/ (2024 website)
Saitama Fireworks Festival
Kumagaya Fireworks Festival
Source:Kumagaya City
The "Kumagaya Fireworks Festival" featuring 15,000 fireworks is the largest fireworks festival in Saitama Prefecture. It's a community-based fireworks festival where local residents and businesses sponsor the fireworks display.
You can feel the local atmosphere through the "shakudama" fireworks that are launched with messages of wedding announcements and celebrations from local people, as well as "starmine" displays launched alongside company advertisements.
Nearly 500 food stalls will be set up at the festival venue. Please enjoy these along with the fireworks!
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- Date: Scheduled for August 9, 2025
- Venue: Ara River Riverside (Around Arakawa Park)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to "Kumagaya" Station, then 10 minutes on foot
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the JR Ueno Tokyo Line to "Kumagaya" Station, then 10 minutes on foot
- Admission: Free / Reserved seats from 6,000 yen
- Website: https://www.city.kumagaya.lg.jp/kanko/matsuri/kumagayahanabitaikai/ (This is the 2024 website)
Gunma Fireworks Festivals
Maebashi Fireworks Festival
Source:Maebashi City
The "Maebashi Fireworks Festival" is one of the largest fireworks festivals in Gunma Prefecture with 15,000 fireworks launched in just one hour.
The main highlight is a special firework called "Rainbow" that emits seven colors of light. This Rainbow firework that releases seven colors from a single shell can only be seen here in Japan. Many fireworks enthusiasts from across the country visit to see the Rainbow display, and I myself have become captivated by it.
This festival is packed with spectacular highlights including a powerful "Starmine" launched across an 800-meter distance and the "Niagara Falls in the Sky" that shoots up from the ground like a fountain.
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- Date: Scheduled for August 2025
- Venue: Tone River Riverside (around Owatari Green Tract)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen or JR Ueno Tokyo Line to "Takasaki" Station, then take the JR Joetsu Line to "Maebashi" Station. From Maebashi Station, it's a 1-hour walk
From Maebashi Station: Take the JR Ryomo Line to "Gunma Sojya" Station, then a 30-minute walk
- Admission: Free / Reserved seats from 2,000 yen
- Website: https://www.maebashihanabi.jp/program/ (This is the 2024 website)
Takasaki Festival Grand Fireworks
Source:Yahoo! News
The "Takasaki Festival" is a beloved local festival that has continued for over 50 years. This festival has been maintained for over five decades for citizens to enjoy, and is decorated with "Dashi" floats and "Mikoshi" portable shrines. The venue features 38 Dashi floats, and the energetic chants of the Mikoshi carriers enliven Takasaki City.
The "Daruma" Mikoshi, featuring a unique red round face representing a guardian deity of good fortune, is a must-see as it can only be found here in Japan.
On the evening of the first day of the festival, 15,000 fireworks will be launched. Since 15,000 fireworks are launched in just 50 minutes, you can enjoy the powerful display. These dynamic fireworks further enhance the lively festival atmosphere.
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- Date: August 23-24, 2025 (Fireworks on the 23rd)
- Venue: Takasaki City (around Wada Bridge)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen or JR Ueno Tokyo Line to "Takasaki" Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.takasaki-matsuri.jp/
Tochigi Fireworks Festivals
Ashikaga Fireworks Festival
Source:Tochigi Tabi Net
The Ashikaga Fireworks Festival, which began in 1903, is a historic fireworks festival with over 100 years of tradition. This large-scale event features 20,000 fireworks, offering a variety of displays including classic Shakudama (large round shells), Starmine sequences, Niagara, and "Niagara Falls in the Sky." Visitors to the upcoming Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 can look forward to similar spectacular displays.
During the day of the fireworks festival, the venue is lined with traditional Japanese festival stands selling yakisoba (fried noodles), cotton candy, goldfish scooping games, and other classic attractions, allowing you to experience traditional Japanese festivals alongside the fireworks show.
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- Date: August 2, 2025
- Venue: Watarase River Riverside (around Tanaka Bridge)
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansen or JR Ueno Tokyo Line to "Takasaki" Station. From Takasaki Station, take the JR Joetsu Line to "Maebashi" Station. From Maebashi Station, take the JR Ryomo Line to "Ashikaga" Station, then walk 5 minutes.
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.ashikaga-kankou.jp/event/ashikaga_hanabi (2024 website)
Nikko Fireworks Festival
Source:Hoshino
The Nikko Fireworks Festival offers 5,000 fireworks for your enjoyment. Held in a suburban area, the surrounding darkness allows for clear viewing of the brilliant fireworks lights. This event serves as a preview of what audiences can expect at the grand Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Paid seating provides a spacious area to comfortably enjoy the fireworks. This festival is recommended for those who want to appreciate fireworks with family and friends away from crowds. Food stands offering local cuisine also appear at the venue, allowing you to enjoy meals and drinks while watching the fireworks.
Near the Nikko Fireworks Festival venue, there is a famous shrine where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who established the Edo period, is enshrined. If you're interested in Japanese history, it's worth visiting this site as well.
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Date: Scheduled for August 2025
Venue: Nikko Daiya River Park, Maruyama Park
Access: From Kitasenju Station, take the Tobu Isesaki Line to "Shimo Imaichi" Station. From Shimo Imaichi Station, take the Tobu Nikko Line to Kami Imaichi Station, then walk 20 minutes.
Admission: Free (Paid seats from 10,000 yen for 2 people)
Website: https://www.nikko-hanabi.com/ (2024 website)
Ibaraki Fireworks Festivals
Inashiki Summer Festival Fireworks
Source:Ibaraki TOYOTA
The Inashiki Summer Festival features 10,000 fireworks. The Starmine display launched at the end is said to be the best in Japan, with overwhelming beauty. The colorful fireworks launched vigorously one after another in Inashiki's Starmine is a favorite sight for many and will be a highlight for tourists planning to attend the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Also, the finale of most Japanese fireworks events concludes with "Kamuro," where the sparks of fireworks rain down to the ground like rain. The impressive Kamuro that appears in the sky at the end of the Starmine is also a must-see.
Before the fireworks begin, there is also a festival featuring performances by local people and local food. Participate from the afternoon to fully enjoy the festival experience.
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- Date: Scheduled for August 2025
- Venue: Edosaki Sports Park
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the JR Joban Line to "Tsuchiura" Station. From Tsuchiura Station, take the JR bus bound for Edosaki, get off at "Edosaki" and walk 15 minutes.
- Admission: Free (Paid seats from 12,000 yen)
- Website: http://www.inashiki.com/summer_festa.html (2024 website)
Tokyo Fireworks Events to Look Forward to in September 2025
Following August, September will also feature spectacular fireworks festivals in Tokyo and its vicinity, with over 10,000 fireworks launched at each event. Among them, the Tone River Fireworks Festival held in Ibaraki Prefecture is one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals, promising an unforgettable experience for visitors to the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Chofu Fireworks
Source:Chofu Keizai Shimbun
The Chofu Fireworks Festival is a traditional event that has continued since 1933. At this Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025, you can enjoy 10,000 fireworks with a rich variety, from Shakudama (round shells) to Niagara Falls displays over the Tama River. The spectacular scene where 50 consecutive Shakudama shells with diameters exceeding 100 meters are launched is truly breathtaking.
In recent years, fireworks synchronized with music have become common at many venues, but it was the Chofu Fireworks Festival that pioneered this concept in Japan. The immersive experience of the original "fireworks with music" at Chofu creates an exciting atmosphere that energizes the entire venue, making it a highlight of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
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- Date: Scheduled for September 2025
- Venue: Tama River Riverside
- Access:
From Shinjuku Station: Take the Keio Line to "Chofu" Station (20-minute walk)
From "Keio Tamagawa" Station (5-minute walk)
- Admission: Free (Premium seating available from ¥4,500)
- Website: https://hanabi.csa.gr.jp/ (2024 website)
Kita City Fireworks Festival
Source:Akabane Keizai Shimbun
The Kita City Fireworks Festival has been held since 2012 and is beloved by locals as a September fireworks event. The 2025 Tokyo Fireworks Event will feature this festival where you can enjoy 10,000 fireworks characterized by their vibrant and colorful displays, with special emphasis on performances synchronized with music.
In front of the premium seating area stands the "Iwabuchi Watergate," a red water gate built in 1916 that creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Viewing the collaboration of the historic watergate with the fireworks from the premium seating is highly recommended for visitors attending the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
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- Date: Scheduled for September 2025
- Venue: Ara River Riverside (around Iwabuchi Watergate)
- Access:
From Tokyo Station: Take JR Keihin Tohoku Line to "Akabane" Station (20-minute walk)
From Tokyo Metro Namboku Line "Akabane Iwabuchi" Station (10-minute walk)
- Admission: Free (Premium seating available from ¥4,400)
- Website: https://hanabi-kita.com/ (2024 website)
Tone River Fireworks Festival
The Tone River Fireworks Festival, with its 30,000 fireworks, is one of Japan's largest fireworks festivals. The open riverbank of the Tone River provides an ideal space to enjoy dynamic fireworks displays. The finale, with fireworks launched from a 900-meter section, is overwhelmingly powerful and a true highlight of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 season.
The technical skills displayed by four Fireworks Specialist Groups gathered from all over Japan are also noteworthy, offering high-quality fireworks performances that will impress even the most discerning audience.
This is one fireworks festival that enthusiasts should definitely experience, and I personally recommend it with confidence as one of the most spectacular extensions of the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
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- Date: Late September 2025
- Venue: Tone River Riverside (around Sakai Riverside Park)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take the Utsunomiya Line to "Koga" Station, then take a shuttle bus
From JR Kitasenju Station: Take the Tobu Railway to "Minami Kurihashi" Station, then take a shuttle bus
- Admission: Free (Premium seating available from ¥5,000)
- Website: https://www-sakai--hanabi-com.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja (2024 website)
Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025: October Highlights
You can still enjoy fireworks in Tokyo during October. From the fireworks festival that takes place on both sides of the Tama River to a festival featuring the largest fireworks in Japan, the lineup is just as impressive as summer events.
Setagaya City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
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The Setagaya City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is a historic event that has been held since 1929. It is held simultaneously with Kawasaki City's Tamagawa Fireworks Festival every year, allowing audiences to enjoy fireworks launched from both riverbanks across the water.
This event features a total of 16,000 fireworks, and because they are launched from two locations, visitors can enjoy a three-dimensional fireworks experience. The Star Mine display, launched across a 600-meter stretch, is breathtakingly powerful. The finale featuring Shakudama shells spanning 300 meters is also a must-see!
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- Date: Scheduled for October 2025
- Venue: Futago Tamagawa Green Park
- Access: From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyu Denentoshi Line to Futago Tamagawa Station, then a 15-minute walk
- Admission: Free (Paid seating available from 3,500 yen)
- Website: https://www.tamagawa-hanabi.com/about/ (2024 website)
Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
Source:Kawasaki City
The Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is held simultaneously with the Setagaya City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival introduced earlier. This festival features attractive performances using the long riverside area, with 6,000 of the total 16,000 fireworks being launched from this side of the river.
While this fireworks festival is grandly held across two cities, my recommended viewing spot is around Tamagawa Yuen Park, slightly downstream from the main venue. You can enjoy the display away from the crowds. As this event offers many paid seating options, viewing from these seats is also recommended.
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- Date: Scheduled for October 2025
- Venue: Tama River Riverside (West side)
- Access: From Shibuya Station, take the Tokyu Denentoshi Line to Futago Shinchi Station, then a 10-minute walk
- Admission: Free (Paid seating available from 3,500 yen)
- Website: https://www.city.kawasaki.jp/280/page/0000117559.html (2024 website)
- Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/setagaya_hanabi
Konosu Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
The highlight of the Konosu Fireworks Festival is the "Shou Yonshakudama," a Guinness World Record-holding firework that's among the largest in the world. This massive Shakudama, measuring 120 cm in length, ascends to a height of 800 meters when launched and creates a firework display with a diameter of 800 meters. This size of firework can only be seen in two locations in Japan, including Konosu, so many people from all over the country gather to witness the Shou Yonshakudama.
When the Shou Yonshakudama is launched, a total of 300 consecutive fireworks, including other varieties, are set off. The colorful succession of fireworks and the splendid majesty of the Shou Yonshakudama can only be experienced here. This is a recommended fireworks display that will remain in your memories for a lifetime.
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- Date: Scheduled for October 2025
- Venue: Ara River Riverside (around Yoshimi Park)
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the JR Takasaki Line to Konosu Station, then a 20-minute walk
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://kounosuhanabi.com/ (2024 website)
Tokyo Area Fireworks Events to Note in November 2025
Though fireworks events aren't held in Tokyo during November, you can enjoy fireworks in surrounding areas including neighboring Chiba city. While days are warm during this season, nights can feel chilly, so be sure to prepare outerwear.
Narashino Fireworks Festival
Source:Narashino Keizai Shimbun
Last year, the Narashino Fireworks Festival was held for two consecutive nights in November. Over the two days, 20,000 fireworks were launched, creating an exciting atmosphere at the venue.
The highlight of the Narashino fireworks is the display launched alongside live performances by local students. The colorful fireworks are another attraction of the Narashino fireworks, with the finale's seven-color star mine being an absolute must-see for visitors attending the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Before the fireworks, you can enjoy stage performances by local musicians and performers. Although this fireworks festival was first held last year and this year's event is still undetermined, it's an exciting festival to look forward to in the future.
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- Date: November 2025
- Venue: Akanehama Green Area
- Access: Take the JR Keiyo Line from JR Tokyo Station, get off at "Shin Narashino" station, then walk 20 minutes
- Admission: Free (Premium seats from 4,000 yen)
- Website: https://narashinohanabi.com/ (2024 website)
- Official X: https://x.com/fireworks_kanto
NARITA Fireworks Festival at Inba Marsh
Source:Official website
The "Narita Fireworks Festival," held since 2006, is a beloved fireworks festival among locals. What began with 3,000 fireworks has grown into a major fireworks festival featuring 15,000 fireworks.
Also called the "Fireworks Fantasia," the Narita Fireworks Festival showcases fireworks using cutting-edge technology. The program called "Fireworks Tower," which combines drones with fireworks, is a highlight that creates beautiful scenery across the night sky.
Visitors to the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 will be amazed by the modern appeal of fireworks demonstrated through the drone images choreographed with the magnificently shining star mines below and the aerial shells above.
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- Date: Planned for November 2025
- Venue: Narita New Town Sports Ground
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the JR Sobu Line to "Funabashi" station. Walk 4 minutes from Funabashi station to "Keisei Funabashi" station. From Keisei Funabashi, take the Keisei Line to "Keisei Narita" station. It's a 1-hour walk from there (shuttle buses available)
- Admission: Free (Premium seats from 5,000 yen)
- Website: https://naritahanabi.com/ (2024 website)
Disney Music & Fireworks
Source:Official website
"Disney Music & Fireworks" is an entertainment event featuring fireworks and music provided by Disney. This event is held throughout the year across Japan, with the Kanto area around Tokyo typically hosting it in autumn.
The fireworks launched in sync with Disney music will remind you of scenes from the movies. Combined with CG technology, you can enjoy a magical, fantastical show that feels like you're under a spell.
This Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 promises to be a dream-like experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the Disney world and discover new charms of Disney. If you're a fan, consider participating along with a visit to Tokyo Disney Resorts!
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- Date: 2025, TBD
- Venue: Multiple locations planned, including Hitachi Seaside Park (Tochigi Prefecture in 2024)
- Access: From JR Tokyo Station, take the JR Utsunomiya Line (Tokiwa) to "Katsuta" station. From Katsuta station, transfer to a shuttle bus and get off at "Hitachi Seaside Park West Gate"
- Admission: From 12,100 yen
- Website: https://dmf-info.com/ (2024 website)
Tokyo Fireworks Events Highlights in December 2025
The average nighttime temperature in Tokyo in December drops to around 10°C (50°F), making it rather chilly, but the cold nights also make the air clearer, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks with even more beauty. Winter fireworks leading up to Christmas and New Year create a romantic atmosphere different from summer displays at the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
Source:Wikipedia
Every year in December, fireworks are launched on Saturdays at Odaiba. Although the display lasts only 5 minutes, it creates a romantic and festive Christmas atmosphere. The view of fireworks against Odaiba's symbol, the Rainbow Bridge, offers a spectacular and romantic scene for the audience.
My recommended viewing spot is around DiverCity. The collaboration between Odaiba's Statue of Liberty and the fireworks creates a breathtaking view. You can also watch the fireworks near DiverCity's symbol, the Gundam statue. The powerful Gundam alongside the fireworks is one of my favorite sights at the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
Odaiba is also famous for its beautiful night views, making it perfect for a date!
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- Schedule: Saturdays in December 2025 (planned)
- Venue: Odaiba Marine Park
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take JR Yamanote Line to "Shimbashi" Station, then take Yurikamome Line to "Odaiba Marine Park" Station (immediate access)
From JR Shinjuku Station: Take JR Yamanote Line to "Osaki" Station, then take Rinkai Line to "Tokyo Teleport" Station (10-minute walk)
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/rainbow2024/ (2024 website)
Special Winter Fireworks Festival & Winter Yosakoi Sohzura Festival
Source:Itoen Hotels
In Ito, a tourist destination near Atami, the "Special Winter Fireworks Festival" is held every December, featuring both fireworks and "Yosakoi," a traditional Japanese dance. Yosakoi dancers perform holding "Naruko," castanet-like instruments that create rhythmic sounds, providing entertainment through both sound and movement for the audience at the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025.
The enthusiastic Yosakoi performances by local dancers create an exciting atmosphere despite the cold winter. For the finale, fireworks are launched behind the Yosakoi dancers, bringing the venue to its peak excitement. This is one of my favorite festivals where you can feel the local power and culture.
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- Schedule: December 2025 (planned)
- Venue: Nagisa Park, Ito Orange Beach
- Access:
From JR Tokyo Station: Take Tokaido Shinkansen to "Atami" Station, then take JR Ito Line to "Ito Station" (15-minute walk)
From JR Tokyo Station: Take Saphir Odoriko to "Ito Station" (15-minute walk)
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://itospa.com/event/detail_10025.html (2024 website)
Chichibu Night Festival Fireworks
Source:Chichibu Visitors Guide
The "Chichibu Night Festival" is a festival with over 300 years of history. It has been selected as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and is a magnificent celebration.
During the festival, "Dashi" (decorative floats) parade through the streets accompanied by the lively sounds of ancient drums and flutes. The climactic sight of these Dashi climbing up steep slopes is truly spectacular. This festival allows you to experience the elegance similar to Kyoto's Gion Festival, along with Chichibu's unique power and vigor. It's a must-see for anyone interested in traditional Japanese culture.
On the evening of the first day (December 2), fireworks are launched to commemorate the festival. The collaboration between the ornate Dashi and fireworks creates a uniquely Japanese experience that has continued for generations. Visitors attending the Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 can plan to include this historic celebration in their itinerary, as it offers one of the most authentic cultural experiences near the capital.
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- Dates: December 2-3, 2025 (fireworks planned for December 2)
- Venue: Chichibu city (around Chichibu shrine)
- Access:
From JR Tokyo station: Take the Joetsu shinkansen to "Kumagaya" station, then transfer to the Chichibu railway to "Chichibu" station
From JR Tokyo station: Take the JR Ueno Tokyo line to "Kumagaya" station, then transfer to the Chichibu railway to "Chichibu" station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.chichibu-matsuri.jp/en/
Summary
In this article, we've introduced firework events held around Tokyo. From traditional firework festivals to events using the latest technology, the content varies widely. Being able to experience the unique aspects of each season and region is also part of the charm of firework events. If there are any events that interest you that align with your visit to Japan, please do check them out.
Many paid firework events and reserved seating are only available through advance online ticket sales, so be sure to check the official websites and purchase tickets in advance if you plan to attend. The Tokyo Fireworks Event 2025 calendar includes numerous spectacular displays throughout the year, making it easy for tourists to incorporate these stunning visual experiences into their travel plans.
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