It may not be the biggest of Tokyo's many fireworks events, but Tachikawa's hanabi is certainly one of the more comfortable ones. Held at the spacious Showa Kinen Park, the festival always draws massive crowds, so make sure to arrive early to secure the best viewing spot.
This year’s event will see around 5,000 shells of fireworks launched during the hour-long show from 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Paid seating with the best views will be sold online from July 1 at 10am, on a first come first served basis. Tickets are priced at ¥8,800 for a seat, or ¥13,200 for a picnic blanket seating two people. Alternatively, you can catch the fireworks anywhere in the park for free.
Do note that the park charges a ¥450 admission fee. But for this event, entry is free after 6pm.