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10 best fireworks festivals in and near Tokyo this summer

Here are some of the city's most spectacular fireworks events happening in July and August 2024

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Fireworks are an essential part of the summer festivities in Tokyo. All across the city, you can enjoy spectacular displays that light up Tokyo's warm summer nights, and that's not counting the other fireworks happening in nearby prefectures.

In 2024, you can look forward to a particularly vibrant summer, as many of Tokyo's top fireworks festivals are confirmed to take place again this year. This includes the highly anticipated Sumida River Fireworks Festival (July 27) and the sensational Edogawa Fireworks Festival (August 24).

As mentioned, there are more equally impressive fireworks just outside Tokyo in Chiba, Shizuoka and Yamanashi. So dust off your yukata, arrive early to secure the best viewing spot, and enjoy the colourful fireworks while snacking on some tasty festival grub.

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Take a trip to Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi prefecture for the Kawaguchiko Kojo Matsuri summer festival, which takes place on Monday August 5. You'll be able to see fireworks launched from the middle of the lake between the eastern shore and Kawaguchiko Bridge. The gigantic starmines will not only be reflected on the water’s surface but also synchronised to music.

For an up-close view, head to Oike Park or either one of these two shores – Funatsuhama and Hirahama. Between Oike Park and the Komagari Tunnel lakeside, dozens of food stalls will line the street, selling typical festival grub.

Pro tip: if it’s a clear night, make a beeline for the other side of the lake, around Nagasaki Park or Oishi Park. Here you’ll have an uninterrupted view of the fireworks, with the towering silhouette of Mt Fuji in the background.

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Just over 30 minutes from Shinagawa Station on the shinkansen, the hot spring town of Atami in Shizuoka is an ideal weekend getaway. The coastal resort is also widely known for its massive fireworks shows, and there will be six happening throughout summer.

The fireworks are launched from Atami Bay, so you’ll get the best views along the coastline between Sun Beach and Atami Port. Being partially surrounded by mountains, Atami Bay’s mortar-like terrain helps create an acoustic effect similar to that of a large stadium.

The fireworks festivals take place on July 26 as well as August 5, 8, 18 and 23, from 8.20pm to 8.45pm.

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This spectacular fireworks display takes place in Sakura, Chiba prefecture, which is around 90 minutes from Tokyo. It's definitely worth the journey to see a staggering 20,000 fireworks set off on Saturday August 3.

The Sakura Citizen Fireworks Festival takes place at Lake Inbanuma next to Sakura Furusato Square, which is famous for its windmill. The event starts at 6.50pm with handheld tezutsu hanabi fireworks before the main fireworks display from 7.20pm to 8.30pm.

It’s possible to watch the fireworks for free from nearby areas, but we recommend buying tickets to get the best views. A ticket for reserved seating is ¥2,000 per person. Table seating for two people starts from ¥12,000 and there are also boxes that can seat up to five people from ¥20,000. Tickets are available online from June 1.

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This spectacular fireworks display takes place in Sakura, Chiba prefecture, which is around 90 minutes from Tokyo. It's definitely worth the journey to see a staggering 20,000 fireworks set off on Saturday August 3.

The Sakura Citizen Fireworks Festival takes place at Lake Inbanuma next to Sakura Furusato Square, which is famous for its windmill. The event starts at 6.50pm with handheld tezutsu hanabi fireworks before the main fireworks display from 7.20pm to 8.30pm.

It’s possible to watch the fireworks for free from nearby areas, but we recommend buying tickets to get the best views. A ticket for reserved seating is ¥2,000 per person. Table seating for two people starts from ¥12,000 and there are also boxes that can seat up to five people from ¥20,000. Tickets are now available online.

Take a trip to Kawaguchiko in Yamanashi prefecture for the Kawaguchiko Kojo Matsuri summer festival, which takes place on Monday August 5. You'll be able to see fireworks launched from the middle of the lake between the eastern shore and Kawaguchiko Bridge. The gigantic starmines will not only be reflected on the water’s surface but also synchronised to music.

For an up-close view, head to Oike Park or either one of these two shores – Funatsuhama and Hirahama. Between Oike Park and the Komagari Tunnel lakeside, dozens of food stalls will line the street, selling typical festival grub.

Pro tip: if it’s a clear night, make a beeline for the other side of the lake, around Nagasaki Park or Oishi Park. Here you’ll have an uninterrupted view of the fireworks, with the towering silhouette of Mt Fuji in the background.

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Just over 30 minutes from Shinagawa Station on the shinkansen, the hot spring town of Atami in Shizuoka is an ideal weekend getaway. The coastal resort is also widely known for its massive fireworks shows, and there will be six happening throughout summer.

The fireworks are launched from Atami Bay, so you’ll get the best views along the coastline between Sun Beach and Atami Port. Being partially surrounded by mountains, Atami Bay’s mortar-like terrain helps create an acoustic effect similar to that of a large stadium.

The fireworks festivals take place on July 26 as well as August 5, 8, 18 and 23, from 8.20pm to 8.45pm.

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