Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s nearly fireworks festival season. In addition to the ever-popular Sumida River and Atami seaside resort displays, this year we can also look forward to a spectacular fireworks show in Sakura, Chiba prefecture, just 90 minutes from Tokyo.
The Sakura Citizen Fireworks Festival takes place once again this summer at Lake Inba-numa on Saturday August 3, marking the 70th anniversary of the city's founding. You'll be able to see a staggering 20,000 shells of fireworks launched into the night sky above the lake next to Sakura Furusato Square. The event starts at 7pm with handheld tezutsu hanabi sparklers before the main fireworks show kicks off at 7.20pm and runs until 8.30pm.
It’s possible to watch the fireworks for free from nearby areas, but we recommend buying tickets to get the best views. Reserved seating up close is ¥2,000 per person. Table seating for two people starts from ¥12,000, and there are also box seats that can fit up to four people from ¥20,000. Ticket sales is now open.
The event will be held near Sakura Furusato Square, which is around a 30-minute walk from Keisei-Usui Station. It takes about one hour to reach Keisei-Usui Station from Tokyo Station: take the JR Sobu line to Funabashi and then switch to the Keisei Main line.
Visit the Sakura city website for more information.
This article was published on May 19 2023 and updated on June 6 2024.
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