Hanabi Matsuri or Firework Festivals are held all over Japan during the summer season. The firework displays give color to the night sky and the festivals create a lively atmosphere which attract local and foreign enthusiasts. Most Japanese men and women attend this event wearing the traditional yukata, summer kimono or jinbei.
Below is a list of some of the 2016 Hanabi schedule:
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Tokyo Area
| 38th Adachi Fireworks Festival | Date: July 23 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 12,000 fireworks easily visible from around the river. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa river bed (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line railway bridge – Bridge between Nishiarai) [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station Tel #: 03-3880-0039 Website: http://hanabi.adachikanko.net/ |
| 50th Katsushika Fireworks Festival | Date: July 26 (Tue) | 19:20 – 20:20 In case of stormy weather: July 27 (Wed) Info: Around 15,000 fireworks to lit-up the night sky. Admission: Free [paid seats: ¥7,000 – ¥12,000] Venue: Katsushika Shibamata baseball field (Edogawa river bed), Katsushika, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Shibamata Station Tel #: 03-6758-2222 Website: www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/tourism |
| 39th Sumida River Fireworks | Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:05 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 9,500 shots in the first venue & about 10,500 shots in the second venue. Admission: Free [paid seats ¥6,000 – ¥7,500] Venue: Sumida River (at two sites), Sumida, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station (1st venue) | 5-minute walk from Kuramae Station (2nd venue) Tel #: 03-5246-1111 Website: http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com/ |
| Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival | Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: July 31 (Sun) Info: 5,000 fireworks display. Admission: Adult: ¥ 410 | Child: ¥ 80 Venue: Open field Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station | 5-minute walk from Nishi-Tachikawa Station Tel #: 0180-99-3020 Website: www.tbt.gr.jp/hanabi/ |
| Hachioji Fireworks Festival | Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: July 31 (Sun) Info: About 3,300 fireworks will give color to the beautiful night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Hachioji Municipal Stadium, Hachioji, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station Tel #: 04-2643-3115 Website: www.hachioji-kankokyokai.or.jp/ |
| 34th Koto Fireworks Festival | Date: August 1 (Mon) | 19:40 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 2 (Tue) Info: About 4,000 colorful fireworks shine in the river. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa Sunamachi waterfront park, Koto, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Minami-Sunamachi Station Tel #: 03-3647-4963 Website: www.city.koto.lg.jp/seikatsu/community |
| 57th Itabashi Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Around 12,000 fireworks. Admission: Free [reserve seating ¥3,100 – ¥28,800 Venue: Arakawa riverbed, Itabashi, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nishidai Station, Takashimadaira Station, Ukimafunado Station Tel #: 03-3579-2255 Website: www.itabashihanabi.jp |
| 41st Edogawa Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 14,000 shots will decorate the night sky synchronized to music. Admission: Free Venue: Edogawa riverbed, Edogawa, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Shinozaki Station Tel #: 03-5662-0523 Website: www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/ |
| 2016 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: Music and about 12,000 fireworks color the summer of Jingu Admission: Free [paid seats ¥4,000 – ¥7,000] Venue: Jingu-gaien, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: Shinanomachi Station | Yoyogi Station | Omotesando Station | Kokuritsukyogijo Station Tel #: 03-3547-0920 Website: www.jinguhanabi.com |
| 38th Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:00 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: fireworks display in luscious green surroundings Admission: Free Venue: Setagaya Ward Futakotamagawa green playground, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: Futako-Tamagawa Station Tel #: 5432-3333 Website: www.tamagawa-hanabi.com |
| 34th Chofu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 21 (Sun) | 18:50 – 19:50 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: 8,000 fireworks display Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,500 – ¥20,000 Venue: Tamagawa Riverside, Chofu, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Chofu Station Tel #: 042-481-7311 Website: http://hanabi.csa.gr.jp |
Other Areas
Akita Prefecture |
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| 14th Noshiro Port Festival Fireworks | Date: July 23 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: July 24 (Sun) | July 25 (Mon) Info: around 15,000 fireworks to light up the night sky Admission: ¥4,000 – ¥25,000 Venue: Noshiro Port Shimonohama Pier special event space [map] Nearest Station: 10 minutes by bus or 30-minute walk from Noshiro Station Tel #: 0185-52-6341 Website: http://www.noshirohanabi.com |
| 29th Akita City Summer Festival Omonogawa Fireworks | Date: August 11 (Mon) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: About 7,500 fireworks display which is one of Akita’s major summer festivals. Admission: Free Venue: Omonogawa riverbed [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Araya Station Tel #: 018-888-8080 Website: www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/sc/ws/hanabi/ |
| 14th Oga Sea of Japan Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 15 (Mon) Info: around 10,000 pretty fireworks color the night sky to the theme of “Rythm & Dance” Admission: Free [paid seats: ¥500 – ¥1,000] Venue: Funagawaminato OGA Marine Park [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Oga Station Tel #: 0185-24-9142 Website: www.oganavi.com |
| 90th Omagari National Fireworks Festival | Date: August 27 (Sat) | 17:30 – 18:50 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: One of the 3 great fireworks competitions of Japan with approximately 15,000 fireworks to light up the night sky Admission: Free / Balcony Reserved Seats ¥13,000 – ¥23,000 Venue: Omono River Athletic Park, 2-7-46, Omagari Funabacho, Daisen-shi, Akita 014-0057 [map] Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Omagari Station Tel #: 0187-62-1262 Website: www.oomagari-hanabi.com |
Chiba Prefecture |
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| 49th Funabashi Port Water Park Fireworks | Date: July 27 (Wed) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: July 28 (Thu) Info: Around 8,500 fireworks synchronized to music concludes the Funabashi Festival. Admission: ¥1,000 – ¥2,000 Venue: 2 Chome-1-2 Hamachō, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Minamifunabashi Station Tel #: 047-436-2473 Website: www.city.funabashi.chiba.jp/shisei/shoukai/ |
| Asahi City Iioka YOU · Yu Festival 2016 | Date: July 30 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: July 31 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks to brighten-up the Iioka coast of Chiba Prefecture. Admission: Free Venue: Iioka coast [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Asahi Station Tel #: 0479-62-5338 Website: http://iiokayouu.wix.com |
| 120th Omigawa Riverside Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Mon) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 2 (Tue) Info: about 8,000 fireworks boasting a history of 100 years Admission: Paid seats ¥16,000 (up to 6 people) Venue: Chiba Prefecture Katori Omigawa Omigawa Bridge downstream Tonegawa River [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Omigawa Station Tel #: 0478-82-1117 Website: www.city.katori.lg.jp/sightseeing/gyoji/natsu/hanabi |
| Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: Around 15,000 fireworks to be launched in the coast of of Makuhari beach. Admission: ¥1,500 (seaside seat) | ¥2,000 (stadium seat) | ¥2,500 (riverside seat) | ¥3,000 – 4,000 (beach seat) Venue: Makuhari Seaside Park [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Makuhari Station Tel #: 050-5548-8686 Website: http://chiba-hanabi.jp/ |
| 2016 Matsudo Fireworks Display |
Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:20 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 modern & traditional fireworks launched in harmony. Admission: Free [sponsorship ¥10,000] Venue: Edogawa riverbed (Matsudo Municipal Library Main Building) [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Matsudo Station Tel #: 047-366-7327 Website: www.matsudo-kankou.jp |
| 56th Sakura Citizen Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:10 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Firework display of about 16,000 shots Admission: Free / Paid seats ¥1,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sakura Furusato Square neighborhood (Inbanuma lakeside) [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Keiseiusui Station Tel #:043-486-6000 Website: www.city.sakura.lg.jp/sakura/hanabi/ |
| 2016 Teganuma Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Firework display of about 13,500 shots including fantastic underwater fireworks. Admission: Free / Paid seats ¥3,000 – ¥15,000 Venue: 3 locations [map] Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Kitakashiwa Station (Kashiwadai 1) | 15-minute walk from Kashiwa Station (Kashiwadai 2) | 10-minute walk from Abiko Station (Abiko venue) Tel #: 04-7162-3325 (Kashiwadai 1) |04-7191-2803 (Kashiwadai 2) |04-7182-3131 (Abiko Venue) Website: www.kashiwa-cci.or.jp/teganuma |
| 53rd Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyamawan Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Mon)| 19:30 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 9 (Tue) | August 10 (Wed) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched on the gentle coast of Tateyama. Admission: Free Venue: Hojo (near the coast), Tateyama, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 1 minute walk from Tateyama Station Tel #: 0470-22-8330 Website: http://tateyamacity.or.jp/hanabi/ |
| 69th Kisarazu Port Fireworks Festival | Date: August 15 (Mon)| 19:15 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 16 (Tue) | August 17 (Wed) Info: About 10,000 rounds of fireworks illuminate the Nakanoshima Ohashi. Admission: Free | paid seats ¥2,000 Venue: Kisarazu Port inner harbor [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kisarazu Station Tel #: 0438-22-7711 Website: www.city.kisarazu.lg.jp/events |
| 40th Nagareyama Summer Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:20 In case of stormy weather: August 26 (Fri) Info: About 14,000 fireworks synchronized to Nagareyama Sky Musical. Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥12,400 Venue: Edogawa Tsutsumi area, 1-3 Chome, Nagareyama [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Nagareyama Station Tel #: 04-7168-1047 Website: www.nagareyama.chiba.jp/tourism/ |
| NARITA Fireworks in Inbanuma | Date: October 15 (Sat) | from 19:00 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 10,000 fireworks to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Narita municipal organization enforcement. Admission: Free | Sponsored seats: ¥12,000 Venue: Narita New Town Sports Square, Daikata, Narita-shi, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute walk from Narita Station Tel #: 0476-29-5553 Website: http://narita-hanabi.com/ |
Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| 40th Miyama Summer Evening Fireworks | Date: July 20 (Wed) | 20:00 – 21:30 In case of stormy weather: July 22 (Fri) | July 26 (Tue) Info: Around 8,000 fireworks synchronised to music will brighten up the gorgeous night sky. Admission: Free Venue: around Setaka Bridge, Miyama-shi, Fukuoka-ken [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Setaka Station Tel #: 0944-63-8000 Website: www.miyama-shokokai.jp/hanabi/ |
| Ashiya Fireworks 2016 | Date: July 23 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 7,000 fireworks display around the Ashiya Bridge of the Fukuoka Onga River. Admission: Free Venue: Ashiya-machi Bridge, Ashiya, Onga District, Fukuoka [map] Nearest Station: Orio Station Tel #: 093-221-1001 Website: www.ashikan.jp/event/hanabi/ |
| 50th Chikugo Funagoya Fireworks |
Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:50 – 21:30 In case of stormy weather: July 31 (Sun) | August 01 (Mon) Info: About 7,000 fireworks launched in a relaxed lawn of a large park. Admission: Free Venue: Fukuoka Kenei Chikugo Large Park [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Chikugo Funagoya Station Tel #: 0942-53-4229 Website: www.chikugo.net/fireworks/ |
| 357 Chikugo River Fireworks Display |
Date: August 5 (Fri) | 19:40 – 21:10 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) | August 9 (Tue) Info: About 18,000 fireworks reflect in the Chiguko River adding color to the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Nagatoishi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka-ken [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kagoshima Station Tel #: 0942-32-3207 Website: www.kurume-hotomeki.jp |
| Dream HANABI 2016 | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 20(Sat) Info: 8,000 fireworks to illuminate the sky of Homangawa. Admission: Free Venue: Ogori Sports Park (Homangawa Riverbed), Ogori, Fukuoka [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Oho Station | 20-minute walk from Oitai Station Tel #: 0942-72-8137 Website: http://miijc.ogori.net/ |
| 28th Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Thu) | 19:50 – 20:40 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: 1-3 Kitakyushu, Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka [map] Admission: ¥1,000 – ¥12,000 Venue: 5-minute walk from JR Moji Port Station Nearest Station: Moji Station Tel #: 093-331-8781 Website: http://hanabi.moji-retro.com |
| 18th Ariake Sea Fireworks Festival | Date: August 21 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 28 (Sat) Info: Around 8,000 fireworks colour the evening sky. Admission: Free | ¥22,000 (up to 5 people) Venue: near Ground (グラウンド), Hashimoto, Yanagawa-shi, Fukuoka [map] Nearest Station: 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Nishitetsuyanagawa Station Tel #: 070-4690-0856 | 070-4690-0834 Website: www.city.yanagawa.fukuoka.jp/kanko/meisho/meguru/hanabi/ |
Fukushima Prefecture
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| 38th Fukushima Fireworks | Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:40 In case of stormy weather: Juy 31 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched which is one of the largest in Fukushima Prefecture with its No. 4 ball long ball & various StarMine. Admission: ¥500 Venue: Shinbugaoka Ryokuchi Park, Matsuyama-cho, Fukushima 〒 960-8228 [map] Nearest Station: Fukushima Station Tel #: 024-525-3720 | 0180-99-3590 Website: www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp |
| Kitakata Town Summer Fireworks Festival (Nippashigawa River Fireworks Festival) | Date: July 31 (Sun) | 19:30 -20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 1 (Mon) Info: About 10,000 fireworks burst with sounds. Admission: Paid Seats ¥1,500 – ¥5,000 Venue: Freedom Square Nippashigawa Parkland [map] Nearest Station: Shiokawa Station Tel #: 02-4127-2111 Website: www.city.kitakata.fukushima.jp/soshiki |
| 63rd Iwaki Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 fireworks match the big sound of music of yesteryear. Admission: Free | Paid bleachers ¥2,000 – ¥16,000 Venue: Aqua Marine Park (Onahama Port Pier No. 1 & 2) [map] Nearest Station: Izumi Station Tel #: 0246-53-5677 Website: www.iwakihanabi.com |
| 45th Asaka Field Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 15 (Mon) Info: 10,000 fireworks viewable from 360 degrees anywhere near the venue. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Koriyama Culture Park, Higashimaruyama-61 Asakamachi Narita Koriyama, Fukushima 〒 963-0112 [map] Nearest Station: 30 mins by bus from Koriyama Station Tel #: 024-946-2068 |
| 38th Sukagawa Shakadogawa Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: Fireworks of about 10,000 rounds such as extra-large StarMine decorate the night sky. Admission: Free | paid seats: ¥2,000 – ¥11,000 Venue: Sukagawa Station riverbed (Shakadogawa) [map] Nearest Station: Sukagawa Station Tel #: 0248-88-9144 Website: www.city.sukagawa.fukushima.jp/hanabi/ |
Gifu Prefecture
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| 60th National Selection Nagara Chunichi Fireworks | Date: July 30 (Sat) | from 19:15 In case of stormy weather: August 27 (Sat) Info: Colorful fireworks unfolds in clear Nagara River stream against the dramatic backdrop of Mt. Kinka Admission: Free Venue: Nagara River Hashimoto flow (Nagara Bridge – Bridge between Jinhua), Gifu [map] Nearest Station: Gifu Station Tel #: 052-221-0671 Website: www.chunichi.co.jp/chuhana/ |
| Gero Fireworks Summer Musical Performances | Date: August 3 (Wed) | 20:00 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Fri) Info: Spectacular show of around 13,000 lights synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Gero River Bridge [map] Nearest Station: Gero Station Tel #: 0576-24-2222 Website: www.city.gero.lg.jp/kankou |
| 71st Annual Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 20 (Sat) Info: Gorgeous fireworks to be illuminate the evening sky with Gifu Castle as background. Admission: Free Venue: Nagara River (Nagara Bridge – Bridge between Jinhua) [map] Nearest Station: Gifu Station | Meitetsugifu Station Tel #: 050-5548-8686 Website: www.gifu-np.co.jp/jigyo/hanabi16/ |
Gunma Prefecture
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| 28th Tamamura Hanabi Taikai (Rural Dream Fireworks 2016) |
Date: July 16 (Sat) | 19:50 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: July 17 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 elaborate fireworks launched in the countryside. Admission: Free Venue: Jōyō Elementary School, Higoshi, Tamamura, Sawa District, Gunma [map] Nearest Station: 25 minutes by bus from JR Shinmachi station Tel #: 0180-99-3339 Website: http://tamamuramachi.com/tamamura-hanabi/ |
| Kawaba Fireworks Festival | Date: July 24 (Sun) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 14 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks concludes the finale of the festival. Admission: Free Venue: Kawaba Central Park, Kawaba, Tone District, Gunma [map] Nearest Station: Numata Station Tel #: 0278-52-2111 Website: www.vill.kawaba.gunma.jp |
| 42nd Takasaki Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:40 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: 15,000 fireworks display Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,500 Venue: Karasugawa Wada Bridge (upstream riverbed), Takasaki, Gunma [map] Nearest Station: Takasaki Station Tel #: 027-321-1257 Website: www.takasaki-matsuri.jp |
| 60th Maebashi Fireworks |
Date: August 13 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 14 (Sun) Info: About 15,000 fireworks brighten up the quiet mountains. Admission: Free | ¥3,000 – ¥100,000 Venue: Tonegawa River [map] Nearest Station: Maebashi Station Tel #: 027-234-5108 Website: www.maebashi-cci.or.jp/sightseeing/matsuri_hanabi/ |
| Water Fireworks – Happiness Water
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Date: August 16 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 17 (Mon) Info: About 12,000 fireworks brighten up the quiet mountains. Admission: Free | Paid seats: ¥3,000 – ¥100,000 Venue: Tsukiyono junior high school baseball ground Nearest Station: Gokan Station Tel #: 0278-62-1155 Website: www.minakami.or.jp |
| 4th Numata Fireworks | Date: September 10 (Sat) | 19:00 – 19:45 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,000 – 15,000 Venue: Numata Sports Park [map] Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Numata Station Tel #: 0278-23-2111 Website: http://numatahanabi.com |
| Isesaki Fireworks | Date: September 10 (Sat) | 18:30 – 19:30 In case of stormy weather: September 27 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 shots of large flower of light illuminate the city of Isesaki. Admission: Free Venue: Raburiba Water Park Unuki, Isesaki, Gunma [map] Nearest Station: Isesaki Station Tel #: 0270-24-5111 Website: www.city.isesaki.lg.jp |
Ibaraki Prefecture
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| 31st Sakai Furusato Festival |
Date: July 30 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:30 In case of stormy weather: July 31 (Sun) Info: About 15,000 fireworks will decorate the night sky in the border of Ibaraki. Admission: Free Venue: Tone River [map] Nearest Station: Koga Station, Tobu-Dobutsukoen Station Tel #: 0280-81-1319 Website: www.town.sakai.ibaraki.jp |
| 11th Koga Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:50 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 25,000 fireworks spreads around a golf course. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Koga Golf Links, Nishimachi, Koga, Ibaraki 306-0038 [map] Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Furukawa Station Tel #: 0280-92 -3111 ext 2533 Website: www.kogakanko.jp/hanabi/ |
| 52nd Joso Kinugawa Fireworks | Date: August 11 (Sat) | 18:30 – 20:25 In case of stormy weather: August 13 (Mon) Info: About 10,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky, featuring many works of famous fireworks shops. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥3,000 – ¥11,000 Venue: Ibaraki Prefecture Joso Hashimoto Sports Park (Kinugawa River) [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Mitsukaido Station Tel #: 0297-22-2121 Website: www.joso.or.jp/fireworks/ |
| 2016 Inashiki Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks and messages bloom in the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥8,000 – ¥13,000 Venue: Edosaki Sports Park, Edosaki, Inashiki, Ibaraki 〒300-0500 [map] Nearest Station: 50 minutes by bus from Tsuchiura Station Tel #: 029-892-2000 Website: www.inashiki.com/summer_festa |
| 38th Kashima Fireworks | Date: August 27 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 28 (Sun) Info: More than 10,000 fireworks will light up the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Lake Side, Ofunatsu, Kashima, Ibaraki [map] Nearest Station: Kashimajingu Station Tel #: 0299-82-7730 Website: |
| 85th National Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition | Date: October 1 (Sat) | 18:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: October 2 (Sun) | October 8 (Sat) | October 9 (Sun) | October 10 (Mon) Info: Around 20,000 fireworks with about 60 companies fireworks suppliers across the country compete for the skill, it’s one of the best tournament in the country. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥10,500 – ¥21,000 Venue: Sakuragawa (near Gakuen Bridge) [map] Nearest Station: 30 minute walk or 20 minute shuttle bus from Tsuchiura Station Tel #: 029-826-1111 Website: http://tsuchiura-hanabi.jp/ |
Kanagawa Prefecture |
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| Yugawara Hot Spring Sea Fireworks | Date: July 18 (Mon), August 3 (Wed), November 3 (Thu) | 20:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: July 21 (Thu), August 6 (Sat), November 23 (Wed) Info: About 12,000 fireworks (6,000 each day) to colour the gorgeous night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Yugawara Beach, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa [map] Nearest Station: 15 minutes by bus from Yugawara Station Tel #: 0465-63-2111 Website: www.yugawara.or.jp/event/ |
| The 31st Kanagawa Newspaper Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Tue) | 19:00 – 20:00 In case of stormy weather: August 3 (Wed) Info: About 15,000 colourful fireworks to be launched in the night view of Yokohama. Admission: Rinko Cup Noodle Museum Park admission ticket Venue: Yokohama Minato Mirai Harbor Park seafront [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Minatomirai and Shintakashima Station | 20-minute walk from Yokohama Station | 15-minute walk from Sakuragicho Station Tel #: 045-227-0744 Website: www.kanaloco.jp/company/event_fireworks/ |
| 70th Atsugi Ayu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks brighten up the night sky as a centrepiece of the “Atsugi Ayu Festival”. Admission: Free Venue: Sagami River Riverbed [map] Nearest Station: 15-minutes walk from Honatsugi Station Tel #: 046-295-5496 Website: www.atsugi-kankou.jp/view/event/ayumatsuri/ |
| 27th Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Display | Date: August 6 | 19:10 – 20:10 In case of stormy weather: August 8 (Mon) Info: Around 7,500 fireworks decorate the night sky and marks the finale of the city’s anniversary. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥2,000 – ¥20,000 Venue: Kotobukichō, Odawara-shi, Kanagawa [map] Nearest Station: 15-minutes walk from Kamonomiya Station Tel #: 0465-22-5002 Website: www.odawara-kankou.com/event/hanabi |
| 44th Sagamihara Summer Evening Fireworks | Date: August 27 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:15 In case of stormy weather: August 28 (Sun) Info: With about 8,000 shots, this tournament boasts as one of the largest scale in Kanagawa Prefecture and with the audience close to the launch site, it is possible to experience the powerful fireworks. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,500 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sagami River, around Aikawa, Aiko District, Kanagawa [map] Nearest Station: 30 minutes by bus from Sagamihara Station Tel #: 042-771-3767 | 042-770 -7777 Website: www.sagamihara-hanabi.jp/ |
Kyoto Prefecture
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| 41st Minato Maizuru | Date: July 31 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 1 (Mon) Info: About 5,000 fireworks to be launched as part of the summer festival. Admission: Free Venue: Higashimaizuru coast, Maizuru Beach, Kyoto [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Higashimaizuru Station Tel #: 0773-62-4600 Website: www.maizuru.or.jp |
| 65th Kameoka Peace Hozugawa Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 7 (Sun) | 20:00 In case of stormy weather: August 9 (Tue) Info: About 5,000 fireworks to commemorate the World Federation peace city declaration of 1955. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥20,000 Venue: Katsura River [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from JR Kameoka Station (North Exit) Tel #: 0771-25-5033 |0771-22-0053 Website: www.kameokacci.or.jp/hanabi/ |
| 2016 Uji River Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:45 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 14 (Thu) Info: Around 5,000 fireworks of about 70 different shots on the theme of “Genji Romance” will unfold the big picture scroll of light and brilliant sound in the banks of the clear stream of the Uji River. Admission: Free Venue: Furitsu Uji Park, Kyoto [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Uji Station Tel #: 0774-23-3334 Website: www.ujihanabi.jp |
Nagano Prefecture
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| 29th Shinshu Ueda Fireworks | Date: August 5 (Fri) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 6 (Sat) Info: About 10,000 rounds to be launched one after another. Admission: ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Chikuma Riverbed [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ueda Station Tel #: 0268-22-4500 Website: www.city.ueda.nagano.jp/kanko/event |
| 87th Shinshu Chikuma Summer Evening Fireworks Tournament |
Date: August 7 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: 10,000 brilliant fireworks to colour the Chikuma River and the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 Venue: Tokura Kamiyamada Onsen Chikuma Riverbed (between Taishobashi ~ Mayo Bridge), Chikuma, Nagano [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Togura Station Tel #: 026-275-1753 Website: http://chikuma-hanabi.jp/ |
| 10th AZUMINO Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Sun) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 12,000 fireworks to be launched to music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥8,000 Venue: Saigawa Riverbed, Akashinananaki, Azumino, Nagano [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Akashina Station Tel #: 0180-99-3936 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/azuminohanabi/ |
| 68th Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival | Date: August 15 (Sat) | from 19:00 In case of stormy weather: Rain or Shine Info: More than 40,000 fireworks to decorate the night sky of summer with sounds reverberating off the surrounding mountains. Admission: from ¥1,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (above Suwashi Kohan Park), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano [map] Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-4141 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/kojyou |
| 34th Annual New Fireworks Competition | Date: September 3 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: Rain or Shine Info: Around 18,000 fireworks to be launched to music and messages. Admission: ¥3,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (near Suwa Onsen), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano [map] Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-2111 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku |
| Summer Night Fire Festival Finale
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Date: September 6 (Sun) | 20:10 – 20:50 In case of stormy weather: Discontinued during stormy weather. Info: Around 12,000 fireworks to mark the end of Suwa Lake summer. Admission: Free Venue: Suwa Lake (near Suwa Onsen), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-7155 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/summer |
| 111th Nagano Fireworks Festival | Date: November 23 (Wed) | 18:00 – 20:00 In case of stormy weather: Rain or Shine Info: Around 10,000 fireworks to colour the night sky of autumn. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥4,200 – ¥20,000 Venue: Saigawa Dai 2 Ryokuchi Park, Kawai Shinden, Nagano Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Nagano Station Tel #: 026-227-2428 Website: www.nagano-cci.or.jp/ebisukou/ |
Niigata Prefecture
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| Gion Kashiwazaki Matsuri – Fireworks of the Sea | Date: July 26 (Tue) | 19:30 – 21:10 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: Around 15,000 colourful fireworks marks the finale of the summer festival. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥9,000 – ¥24,000 Venue: Kashiwazaki-central coastal zone, Nishiminatochō, Kashiwazaki, Niigata [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from JR Kashiwazaki Station Tel #: 0257-21-2334 Website: www.city.kashiwazaki.lg.jp/koho/kanko/event |
| Nagaoka Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) – August 3 (Sun) | 19:20 – 21:10 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: About 20,000 fireworks to brighten up the night sky in commemoration of those who died in Nagaoka air raid in 1945. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥2,000 – ¥3,000 Venue: Shinano Riverbed, Mukōjimamachi, Nagaoka, Niigata [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-39-2221 Website: http://nagaokamatsuri.com |
| 12th Sanjo Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:15 In case of stormy weather: August 8 (Mon), August 9 (Tue) Info: 4,000 fireworks to decorate the night sky of summer. Admission: Free Venue: Rokunocho Kasen Ryokuchi Park, Honchō, Sanjō, Niigata Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kitasanjo Station Tel #: 0256-32-1311 Website: www.city.sanjo.niigata.jp |
| Ojiya Matsuri Great Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:15 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: About 7,000 fireworks brighten up the summer night sky of Ojiya. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥15,000 Venue: Shinano River Riverbed, Ojiyashi Shinanogawa Kasen Park, Ojiya, Niigata Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Ojiya Station Tel #: 0258-83-3512 Website: http://ojiyakanko.com/festival |
| 62nd Tochio Festival |
Date: August 28 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: About 5,000 fireworks brighten up the finale of the Tochio Festival. Admission: Free Venue: Chuoken, Nagaoka, Niigata [map] Nearest Station: 60-minutes bus from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-51-1195 Website: http://tochiokankou.jp/matsuri/tochio |
| Ogi Port Festival Fireworks | Date: August 29 (Mon) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 30 (Tue) Info: About 6,000 fireworks illuminate the summer night sky of Sado. Admission: Free Venue: near Ogi Port [map] Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from Ogi Port Tel #: 0259-86-2216 Website: http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/ |
| Katakai Festival Asahara Shrine Autumn Festival | Date: September 9 (Fri) – 10 (Sat) | 19:30 – 22:20 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: Around 15,000 fireworks that dates back to before the mid-Edo period and its history, its spirit is carried over to the current deference to tradition. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥30,000 (8 people balcony seat) Venue: behind Asahara Shrine, Katakaimachi, Ojiya, Niigata [map] Nearest Station: 30 minutes by bus from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-84-3900 | 0180-99-3939 Website: http://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info |
Osaka Prefecture
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| Tenjin Dedication Fireworks | Date: July 25 (Mon) | 19:30 – 20:50 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: Around 4,000 fireworks are set-off in the night sky to illuminate a large fleet of about 100 sheeps. Admission: Free Venue: near Sakuramiya Park, Kita-ku, Osaka [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from KeihanTenmabashi Station | 5-minute walk from Sakuranomiya Station Tel #: 06-6353-0025 Website: www.tenjinmatsuri.com |
| 68th Inagawa Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:20 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: A traditional tournament followed from 1948 of about 4,000 fireworks launched in the Inagawa riverbed. Admission: Free Venue: Inagawa Coast, Dai 2 Go Inagawa Ryokuchi Park, Ikeda, Osaka Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Ikeda Station Tel #: 072-740-1161 | 0180-991-816 Website: www.city.kawanishi.hyogo.jp/shokai/kisetu/hanabi |
Saitama Prefecture
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| 21st Ageo Fireworks | Date: July 10 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 6 (Sat) Info: Fireworks of 10,000 rounds are launched to music. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa Riverbed, Riverside Phoenix Golf Club, Ageo, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 15 minutes by bus from Ageo Station Tel #: 048-775-5917 Website: www.ageo-kankou.com |
| 33rd Asaka Citizen Festival “Ayaka Festival” | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:15 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 9,000 fireworks are launched in a stretch in urban areas. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥500 Venue: near Asaka Central Park, Asaka, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Tobu Asaka Station Tel #: 048-463-2645 Website: http://saikasai.com |
| 67th Kumagai Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 14 (Sun) | August 20 (Sat) | August 21 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks decorate the summer hot Kumagai. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥3,000 – ¥22,000 Venue: Arakawa Riverbed near Kumagayaarakawa Ryokuchi Park & Arakawa Park, Kumagaya, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Kumagaya Station Tel #: 048-524-1111 Website: www.city.kumagaya.lg.jp/kanko/matsuri/kumagayahanabitaikai/ |
| 2016 Misato Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 26 (Fri) Info: About 10,000 rounds of fireworks will brighten the summer night sky of Misato. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥3,000 Venue: Edogawa Sports Park, Misato-shi, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Misato Station Tel #: 048-524-1111 Website: www.tonbi.biz/hanabi/ |
| 14th Kounosu Hanabi Taikai | Date: October 8 (Sat) | from 18:00 In case of stormy weather: October 9 (Sun) Info: About 15,000 fireworks to be launched on a wide riverbed. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥3,500 – ¥15,000 Venue: Arakawa Riverbed, Nukata, Konosu, Saitama [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Kounosu Station Tel #: 048-543-1634 Website: http://kounosuhanabi.com |
Shiga Prefecture
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| Nagahama and North Lake Biwa Great Fireworks | Date: August 4 (Thu) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 5 (Fri) Info: About 10,000 colourful fireworks to illuminate the surface of the tranquil Lake Biwa. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥1,500 – ¥2,500 Venue: Nagahama Port, Nagahama, Shiga [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Nagahama Station Tel #: 0749-65-6521 Website: http://kitabiwako.jp |
| 2016 Lake Biwa Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Mon) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 12 (Fri) Info: A summer tradition of launching about 10,000 fireworks amid the bustling lakeside. [map] Admission: Free | ¥3,900 (adv) ¥4,400 (on the day) Venue: Otsu Port, Hamaōtsu, Ōtsu, Shiga [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Hamaotsu Station Tel #: 077-511-1530 Website: www.biwako-visitors.jp/hanabi/ |
Tochigi Prefecture |
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| 47th Moka Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: July 23 (Sat) | 19:20 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: July 25 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched together with music and laser beam. Admission: Free Venue: Mooka City Hall, Aramachi, Mooka, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Mooka Station Tel #: 0285-83-8135 Website: www.moka-kankou.org |
| 65th Koyama Fireworks | Date: July 31 (Sun) | 19:10 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 1 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched in symphony with water and sounds. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,000 – ¥24,000 Venue: Omoigawa Riverbed, Oyama, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Oyama Station Tel #: 0285-22-9273 Website: www.oyamanohanabi.com |
| 17th Nasuno Hometown Fireworks 2016 | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: Fireworks display that is held every two years, with 20,000 shots that will decorate the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Nakagawa River Park, Kuroiso, Nasushiobara, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kuroiso Station Tel #: 070-3131-0457 Website: http://xn--48jvbwbxfp67pcvmgn2bit4a4h0appc7zz.com/ |
| 102nd Ashikaga Fireworks | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:45 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 colourful fireworks concludes the “Ashikaga Summer Festival” in Tochigi. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥8,000 – ¥27,000 Venue: Watarase Tanaka Hashimoto riverbed, Ashikaga, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ashikaga Station Tel #: 0284-21-1354 Website: www.ashikaga.info |
| 2016 Utsunomiya Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Sat) | 18:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 14 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be set off in the night sky of Utsunomiya along with the music in 2014. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,500 – ¥80,000 Venue: Dojojuku green space (Kinugawa River), Dojojukumachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 20 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station Tel #: 028-600-3980 Website: www.utsunomiya-hanabi.jp |
| Kikuya Obata Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:15 In case of stormy weather: August 15 (Mon) Info: About 12,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky can be seen in all angles. Admission: Free | Paid Seats: ¥600 – ¥30,900 Venue: Twin Ring Motegi International Racing Course, 120-1 Hiyama Motegi, Haga, Tochigi Nearest Station: 90 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station | 90 minutes by bus from Mito Station Tel #: 0285-64-0001 Website: www.twinring.jp/fireworks/ |
| Sontoku Summer Festival 2016 | Date: August 27 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of stormy weather: August 28 (Sun) Info: 10,000 fireworks contribute to the lively festival atmosphere. Admission: Free Venue: Kinugawa Riverbed (near Kinusakura Park), Moka, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: About 15-minute drive from Jichiidai Station Tel #: 0285-83-8135 Website: http://sontokunatsu.jp |
Yamaguchi Prefecture
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| 62nd Anniversary Ube Fireworks | Date: July 23 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: July 24 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Ube Port, Ube, Yamaguchi [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Ubeshinkawa Station Tel #: 0836-34-8353 Website: www.city.ube.yamaguchi.jp/event/ |
| Hagi Summer Festival, the Sea of Japan Great Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Mon) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 4 (Thu) Info: About 7,000 fireworks launched in a location overlooking the Sea of Japan. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥500 Venue: Hagi Commercial Port, Higashihamasakicho, Hagi, Yamaguchi [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Higashihagi Station Tel #: 0838-25-3333 Website: www.haginet.ne.jp/users/hagi-cci/natumaturi |
| 49th Nishikigawa Water Fireworks Festival | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:30 In case of stormy weather: August 27 (Sat) Info: About 6,000 fireworks to flourish in the background of Kintai bridge. Admission: Free Venue: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi [map] Nearest Station: About 25-minute walk from Nishiiwakuni Station Tel #: 0827-41-2037 Website: www.iwakuni-kanko.jp |
| 2016 Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Sat) | 19:50 – 20:40 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 15,000 Fireworks display to be held on both sides of the Fukuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures across the Strait. Admission: ¥500 – ¥5,000 Venue: Arukapoto, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Shimonoseki Station Tel #: 083-223-2001 Website: http://210.136.239.202/hanabi2016.html |
Yamagata Prefecture
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| 2016 Sakata Fireworks Show | Date: August 6 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 7 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks synchronized with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥5,000 – ¥8,000 Venue: Mogamigawakaryu Ryokuchi Park, Sakata, Yamagata [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute shuttle bus from Sakata Station Tel #: 0234-24-2233 Website: www.sakata-kankou.com/event/readme/firework/ |
| 37th Yamagata Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Sun) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: Cancelled Info: About 20,000 various fireworks to decorate the gorgeous night sky of summer. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥540 – ¥21,600 Venue: Sugawa River Bridge, Shimosorida, Yamagata [map] Nearest Station: 25 minutes by shuttle bus from Yamagata Station Tel #: 023-632-8665 Website: www.hanabi.gr.jp |
| 26th Akagawa Fireworks | Date: August 20 (Sat) | 19:15 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 21 (Sun) Info: 12,000 rounds of fireworks will illuminate the night sky in Akagawa River. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 – ¥23,000 Venue: Akagawa River, Tsuruoka, Yamagata [map] Nearest Station: 30-minute walk /15 minutes by bus from Tsuruoka Station Tel #: 0235-28-1873 Website: www.akagawahanabi.com |
Yamanashi Prefecture
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| Yamanakako Festival |
Date: August 1 (Mon) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 2 (Tue) Info: About 8,000 colourful fireworks to decorate the night sky of Lake Yamana. Admission: Free Venue: Lake Yamanaka Parking [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute bus from Gotemba Station Tel #: 0555-62-3100 Website: http://yamanakako.info/houkosai/ |
| Kawaguchiko Lake Festival | Date: August 5 (Fri) | from 19:45 In case of stormy weather: undecided Info: About 10,000 colourful fireworks to brighten up the summer sky. Admission: Free Venue: Funatsu beach, Kawaguchiko banks, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kawaguchiko Station Tel #: 0555-72-2460 Website: www.fujisan.ne.jp |
| 28th Ichikawamisato Furusato Matsuri | Date: August 7 (Sun) | from 19:15 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 8 (Mon) | August 9 (Tue) Info: One of the largest fireworks festival where about 20,000 colourful fireworks will brighten up the summer sky. Admission: Free |Paid Seats: ¥2,500 – ¥35,000 Venue: Fuefukigawa riverside, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Ichikawadaimon Station Tel #: 055-272-1101 Website: www.town.ichikawamisato.yamanashi.jp/ |
| 51st Isawa Hot Spring Fireworks | Date: August 21 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of stormy weather: August 28 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched to mark the end of Fuefuki Summer Festival. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,500 – ¥25,000 Venue: Fuefukigawa Riverbed, near Fuefuki City Office, Isawacho Ichibe, Fuefuki, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Isawaonsen Station Tel #: 055-261-2829 Website: www.fuefuki-kanko.jp/content/summerfes |