Northern Tokyo’s hanabi kicks off the autumn season with around 10,000 shells of fireworks. Since the hour-long pyrotechnic display takes place behind the old Iwabuchi watergate, get your cameras ready for a magnificent shot, where the vibrant explosions in the sky bring out the bright red hues of the antique dam.
While most of the reserved seats have sold out, you can still purchase tickets for the ‘fan zone’ at ¥3,300 per person via Ticket Pia. There won’t be any chairs, so bring a picnic mat or a small stool that’s no taller than 30cm. Tickets for paid seats on the Kawaguchi side of the river are still available at ¥4,400 per person.