Summer in Japan means it is the season of fireworks. Firework festivals are held all over Japan during the summer season as the wind is gentler and the sky is clearer. Attending a hanabi event had been a fundamental part in Japanese culture. Visitors come in their traditional yukata or jinbei and enjoy the fireworks display while having a picnic or buying from the food stalls and participating in the game booths.
Below is a list of some of the 2014 Hanabi schedule:
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Tokyo Area
| 36th Adachi Fireworks Festival | Date: July 19 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad weather: July 20 (Sun) 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) Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station Tel #: 03-3880-5853 Website: http://meturl.com/adachihanabi |
| 48th Katsushika Fireworks Festival | Date: July 22 (Tue) | 19:20 – 20:20 In case of Bad Weather: July 23 (Wed) Info: Around 13,000 fireworks to lit-up the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Katsushika Shibamata baseball field (Edogawa river bed), Katsushika, Tokyo Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Shibamata Station Tel #: 03-6758-2222 Website: www.city.katsushika.lg.jp |
| 37th Sumida River Fireworks | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:05 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: The festival will be cancelled in case of rain. Info: About 9,500 shots in the first venue & about 10,500 shots in the second venue. Admission: Free Venue: Sumida River (at two sites), Sumida, Tokyo 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 |
| Hachioji Fireworks Festival | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) Info: About 4,000 fireworks will give color to the beautiful night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Hachioji Municipal Stadium, Hachioji, Tokyo Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station Tel #: 04-2643-3115 Website: www.hachioji-kankokyokai.or.jp |
| Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) Info: 5,000 fireworks display. Admission: Adult: ¥ 410 | Child: ¥ 80 Venue: Open field Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station | 5-minute walk from Nishi-Tachikawa Station Tel #: 042-527-2700 Website: http://tachikawa-hanabi.com |
| 39th Edogawa Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (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/ |
| 55th Itabashi Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: Around 11,000 fireworks. Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,600 – ¥28,000 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 |
| 32nd Koto Fireworks Festival | Date: August 5 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 5 (Wed) Info: About 4,000 colorful fireworks shine in the river. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa Sunamachi waterfront park, Koto, Tokyo Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Minami-Sunamachi Station Tel #: 03-3647-4963 Website: www.city.koto.lg.jp/seikatsu/community |
| 26th Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 10 (Sat) | 18:50 – 20:10 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: over 12,000 stunning display over Tokyo Bay Admission: Free | Paid seats ¥5,000 – ¥7,000 Venue: Harumi Sports Grounds, Chuo-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kachidoku Station Tel #: 03-3248-1561 Website: www.city.chuo.lg.jp/bunka/event/toukyouwanndaihanabisaimeinn |
| 35th Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival | Date: August 16 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 17 (Sun) Info: Music and 10,000 fireworks color the summer of Jingu Admission: Free / paid seats ¥2,000 – ¥36,000 Venue: Jingu-gaien, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [map] Nearest Station: Shinanomachi Station | Yoyogi Station | Omotesando Station | Kokuritsukyogijo Station Tel #: 03-3547-0900 Website: www.jinguhanabi.com |
| 36th Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival |
Date: August 23 (Sat) | In case of Bad Weather: August 24 (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 |
| 32nd Chofu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 24 (Sun) | 18:45 – 19:45 In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather. Info: 9,000 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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| Noshiro Port Festival Fireworks | Date: July 19 (Sat, rain or shine) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 20 (Sun) Info: around 15,000 fireworks to light up the night sky Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥28,000 Venue: Noshiro Port Shimonohama Pier special event space Nearest Station: 10 minutes by bus or 30-minute walk from Noshiro Station Tel #: 0185-52-6341 Website: http://www.noshirohanabi.com |
| Yokote National Incense Fireworks | Date: July 19 (Sat) | 17:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 20 (Sun) Info: around 10,000 pretty and gentle sparkler full of emotion, such as pine needles jumping out from a small fireball in the night of the summer Admission: Free Venue: Yokote River Janosaki Kawahara Nearest Station: 15-minute walk fromYokote Station Tel #: 0182-33-7111 Website: www.yokotekamakura.com |
| 27th Akita City Summer Festival Omonogawa Fireworks | Date: August 10 (Sun) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 11 (Mon) Info: About 7,500 fireworks display which is one of Akita’s major summer festivals. Admission: Free Venue: Omonogawa riverbed Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Araya Station Tel #: 018-826-9003 Website: www.city.akita.akita.jp/city/sc/ws/hanabi/ |
| Omagari Fireworks Festival | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 17:30 – 18:50 In case of Bad Weather: 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 Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Omagari Station Tel #: 0187-62-1262 Website: www.oomagari-hanabi.com |
Chiba Prefecture |
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| Funabashi Port Water Park Fireworks | Date: July 30 (Wed) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 31 (Thu) Info: Around 6,000 fireworks synchronized to music concludes the 47th Funabashi Festival. Admission: ¥1,000 – ¥1,500 Venue: 2 Chome-1-2 Hamachō, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Minamifunabashi Station Tel #: 047-436 -2466 Website: www.city.funabashi.chiba.jp/shisei/shoukai/ |
| 118th Omigawa Riverside Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Fri) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sat) 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 Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Omigawa Station Tel #: 0478-82-1117 |
| Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather 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: www.chibahanabi2014.com |
| 3oth Ichikawa Summer Evening Fireworks |
Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 14,000 fireworks to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Ichikawa municipal organization enforcement. Admission: Free / Paid seats ¥6,000 – ¥18,000 Venue: around Edogawa River, Ichikawa-city, Chiba Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Ichikawa Station Tel #: 047-334-1111 Website: www.ichikawa-hanabi.jp |
| 54th Sakura Citizen Fireworks Sakura Flower Festa | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks reflects in the surface of the lake of Inbanuma. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥1,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sakura Furusato Square neighborhood (Inbanuma lake), Usuida, Sakura, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute walk from Keiseiusui Station Tel #: 043-486-6000 Website: www.city.sakura.lg.jp/sakura/hanabi/ |
| 51st Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyamawan Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Fri)| 19:30 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sat), August 10 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched on the gentle coast of Tateyama. Admission: Free Venue: Hojo (near the coast), Tateyama, Chiba Nearest Station: 1 minute walk from Tateyama Station Tel #: 0470-22-8330 Website: http://tateyamacity.or.jp/hanabi/ |
| 38th Nagareyama Summer Fireworks | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 29 (Fri) Info: About 10,000 fireworks synchronized to Nagareyama Sky Musical. Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥8,400 Venue: Edogawa Tsutsumi area, 1-3 Chome, Nagareyama Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Nagareyama Station Tel #: 047-158-6111 Website: www.nagareyama-daisuki.com/hanabi/ |
| 60th Anniversary 2014 NARITA Fireworks in Inbanuma | Date: October 11 (Sat) | 19:00 In case of Bad Weather: October 12 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Narita municipal organization enforcement. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Narita New Town Sports Square, Daikata, Narita-shi, Chiba [map] Nearest Station: 40-minute walk from Narita Station Tel #: 080-3383-6240 Website: http://narita-hanabi.com/ |
Fukuoka Prefecture |
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| 38th Miyama Summer Evening Fireworks | Date: July 20 (Sun) | 20:00 – 21:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 22 (Tue), July 25 (Fri) 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 Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Setaka Station Tel #: 0944-63-8000 Website: www.miyama-shokokai.jp/hanabi/ |
| Ashiya Fireworks 2014 | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) 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 Nearest Station: Orio Station Tel #: 093-223-3542 Website: www.ashikan.jp/event/hanabi/ |
| 48th Chikugo Funagoya Fireworks |
Date: July 26 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun), July 28 (Mon) Info: About 7,000 fireworks launched in a relaxed lawn of a large park. Admission: Free Venue: Fukuoka Kenei Chikugo Large Park Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Chikugo Funagoya Station Tel #: 0942-53-4229 Website: http://chikugo.net/topics/48_fireworks/ |
| Dream HANABI 2014 | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:45 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun), August 9 (Sat) Info: 8,000 fireworks to illuminate the sky of Homangawa. Admission: Free Venue: Ogori Sports Park (Homangawa Riverbed), Ogori, Fukuoka Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Oho Station | 20-minute walk from Oitai Station Tel #: 0942-72-8137 Website: http://home.ogori.net/tankentai/osusume/hanabi2014/ |
| Chikugo River Fireworks Display | Date: August 5 (Tue) | 19:40 – 21:10 In case of Bad Weather: August 7 (Thu), August 9 (Sat), August 11 (Mon) Info: Around 18,000 fireworks reflects like colourful flowers on the water. Admission: Free Venue: Senoshita-machi and Sasayama-machi, Kurume-shi, Fukuoka [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Kurume Station Tel #: 0942-32-3207 Website: www.kurume-hotomeki.jp/en/event/ |
| 27th Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Wed) | 19:50 – 20:40 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 1-3 Kitakyushu, Moji-ku, Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka [map] Admission: ¥500 – ¥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 |
| 16th Ariake Sea Fireworks Festival | Date: August 24 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 30 (Sat), August 31 (Sun) 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 Nearest Station: 40 minutes by shuttle bus from Nishitetsuyanagawa Station Tel #: 080-6459-8159 | 080-5802-2683 Website: www.city.yanagawa.fukuoka.jp/kanko/meisho/meguru/hanabi/ |
Fukushima Prefecture |
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| Kitakata Town Summer Fireworks Festival (Nippashigawa River Fireworks Festival) | Date: July 27 (Sun) | 19:30 -20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 28 (Mon) Info: About 10,000 fireworks burst with sounds. Admission: Paid Seats ¥1,500 – ¥73,000 Venue: Freedom Square Nippashigawa Parkland Nearest Station: Shiokawa Station Tel #: 02-4127-2111 Website: www.kitakata-kanko.jp/kawanosaiten/ |
| 61st Iwaki Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 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) Nearest Station: Izumi Station Tel #: 0246-53-5677 Website: www.iwakihanabi.com |
| 36th Fukushima Hanabi Taikai | Date: August 9 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:40 In case of Bad Weather: August 10 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched which is one of the largest in Fushima Prefecture with its No. 4 ball long ball & various StarMine. Admission: ¥500 Venue: Shinbugaoka Ryokuchi Park, Matsuyama-cho, Fukushima 〒 960-8228 Nearest Station: Fukushima Station Tel #: 024-525-3720 Website: www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp/soshiki/16/syougyou13051001 |
| 43rd Asaka Field Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Thu) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 15 (Fri) 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 Nearest Station: 30 mins by bus from Koriyama Station Tel #: 024-946-2068 |
| 36th Sukagawa Shakadogawa Fireworks | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather. Info: Fireworks of about 10,000 rounds such as extra-large StarMine decorate the night sky. Admission: Free | ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Sukagawa Station riverbed (Shakadogawa) Nearest Station: Sukagawa Station Tel #: 248-88-9144 Website: www.city.sukagawa.fukushima.jp/hanabi/ |
Gifu Prefecture |
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| 58th National Selection Nagara Chunichi Fireworks | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: August 23 (Sat) Info: 30,000 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 Nearest Station: Gifu Station Tel #: 052-221-0671 |
| 69th Annual Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sat) Info: 30,000 fireworks on the theme of “love” to be launched in Nagara River in midsummer Admission: Free Venue: Nagara River (Nagara Bridge – Bridge between Jinhua) Nearest Station: Gifu Station | Meitetsugifu Station Tel #: 058-264-1159 Website: http://gifu-np.co.jp./jigyo/hanabi14/2014hanabi00 |
| Gero Fireworks Summer Musical Performances | Date: August 3 (Sun) | 20:00 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: August 22 (Fri) Info: Spectacular show of around 13,000 lights synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Gero River Bridge Nearest Station: Gero Station Tel #: 0576-24-2222 Website: www.gero-spa.com/event/ |
Gunma Prefecture |
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| 26th Tamamura Hanabi Taikai (Rural Dream Fireworks 2014) |
Date: July 19 (Sat) | 19:50 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 20 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 elaborate fireworks launched in the countryside. Admission: Free Venue: near Tamamura Fire Department, Fukujima, Tamamura, Sawa District, Gunma Nearest Station: 25 minutes by bus from JR Shinmachi station Tel #: 0180-99-3339 Website: www.town.tamamura.lg.jp/kanko/hanabi/ |
| Kawaba Fireworks Festival | Date: July 27 (Sun) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 14 (Thu) Info: Around 10,700 fireworks concludes the finale of the festival. Admission: Free Venue: Kawaba Central Park, Kawaba, Tone District, Gunma Nearest Station: Numata Station Tel #: 0278-52-2111 |
| 40th Takasaki Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:40 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: 15,000 fireworks display Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,500 Venue: Karasugawa Wada Bridge (upstream riverbed), Takasaki, Gunma Nearest Station: Takasaki Station Tel #: 027-321-1257 Website: www.takasaki-matsuri.jp/40/hanabitaikai/ |
| Water Fireworks – Happiness Water | Date: August 16 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 17 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks brighten up the quiet mountains. Admission: Free Venue: Tsukiyono junior high school baseball ground Nearest Station: Gokan Station Tel #: 0278-62-1155 Website: www.minakami.or.jp |
| 2nd Numata Fireworks | Date: September 13 | 19:00 – 19:45 In case of Bad Weather: Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,000 – 15,000 Venue: Numata Sports Park Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Numata Station Tel #: 0278-23-2111 Website: http://numatahanabi.com |
| Isesaki Fireworks | Date: September 27 | 18:30 – 19:30 In case of Bad Weather: September 28 (Sun) Info: Around 30,000 shots of large flower of light illuminate the city of Isesaki. Admission: Free Venue: Mimuronishi Park, Isesaki Auto Race Track, Azuma Stadium (tentatively named) Nearest Station: Isesaki Station Tel #: 0270-24-5111 |
Ibaraki Prefecture |
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| 9th Koga Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:50 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 fireworks spreads around a golf course. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Koga Golf Links, Nishimachi, Koga, Ibaraki 306-0038 Nearest Station: 20 minute walk from Furukawa Station Tel #: 0280-92 -3111 ext 2533 Website: www.kogakanko.jp/hanabi/ |
| 2014 Inashiki Natsu Matsuri Hanabi Taikai | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:00 – In case of Bad Weather: August 24 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks and messages bloom in the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥7,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Edosaki Sports Park, Edosaki, Inashiki, Ibaraki 〒300-0500 Nearest Station: 50 minutes by bus from Tsuchiura Station Tel #: 029-892-2000 Website: www.inashiki.com/summer_festa |
| 36th Kashima Fireworks | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 24 (Sun) Info: More than 10,000 fireworks will light up the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Lake Side, Ofunatsu, Kashima, Ibaraki Nearest Station: Kashimajingu Station Tel #: 0299-82-7730 Website: www.sopia.or.jp/kashima-kanko/2014hanabi |
| 50th Joso Kinugawa Fireworks | Date: August 30 (Sat) | 18:20 – 20:25 In case of Bad Weather: August 31 (Sun) Info: Around 10,000 fireworks tournament by the Japanese fireworks Arts Association. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,000 – ¥10,000 Venue: Hashimoto Sports Park (Kinugawa River), Joso City, Ibaraki Nearest Station: Mitsukaido Station Tel #: 0297-22-2121 Website: www.joso.or.jp/fireworks |
| 83rd National Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition | Date: October 4 (Sat) | 18:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: October 5 (Sun), October 11 (Sat), October 13 (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) 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 20 (Sun) and August 3 (Sun) | 20:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 23 (Wed) and August 6 (Wed) Info: About 12,000 fireworks (6,000 each day) to colour the gorgeous night sky. Admission: Free Venue: Yugawara Beach, Yugawara, Ashigarashimo, Kanagawa Nearest Station: 15 minutes by bus from Yugawara Station Tel #: 0465-63-2111 Website: www.town.yugawara.kanagawa.jp/kankou/topics/p02410/ |
| 68th Atsugi Ayu Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (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 Nearest Station: 15-minutes walk from Honatsugi Station Tel #: 046-295-5496 Website: www.atsugi-kankou.jp/play/event05/ |
| The 29th Kanagawa Newspaper Fireworks | Date: August 5 (Tue) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 6 (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 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/topic/corporate-hanabi |
| 43rd Sagamihara Summer Evening Fireworks | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:15 In case of Bad Weather: August 24 (Sun) Info: With about 8000 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 Nearest Station: 30 minutes by bus from Sagamihara Station Tel #: 042-771-3767 | 042-770 -7777 Website: www.sagamihara-hanabi.blogspot.jp/ |
Kyoto Prefecture |
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| 39th Minato Maizuru | Date: July 27 (Sun) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: July 28 (Mon) Info: About 5,000 fireworks to be launched as part of the summer festival. Admission: Free Venue: Higashimaizuru coast, Maizuru Beach, Kyoto Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Higashimaizuru Station Tel #: 0773-62-4600 Website: www.kyo.or.jp/maizuru/ |
| 63rd Kameoka Peace Hozugawa Fireworks Festival | Date: August 27 (Thu) | 20:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sat) Info: About 5,000 fireworks to commemorate the World Federation peace city declaration of 1955. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,000 – ¥20,000 Venue: Oigawaryokuchihigashi Park, Kameoka, Kyoto [map] Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from JR Kameoka Station (North Exit) Tel #: 0771-22-0053 Website: www.kameokacci.or.jp/hanabi/ |
| 54th Uji River Fireworks | Date: August 11 (Mon) | 19:45 – 20:45 In case of Bad 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 | Pay seat ¥2,500 – ¥4,000 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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| 27th Shinshu Ueda Fireworks | Date: August 5 (Tue) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 6 (Wed) Info: About 10,000 rounds to be launched one after another. Admission: ¥10,000 (4 people) Venue: Chikuma Riverbed Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ueda Station Tel #: 0268-22-4500 |
| 85th Shinshu Chikuma Summer Evening Fireworks Tournament |
Date: August 7 (Thu) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. 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 Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Togura Station Tel #: 026-275-1753 Website: http://chikuma-hanabi.jp/ |
| 8th AZUMINO Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Thu) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: 12,000 fireworks to be launched to music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,500 – ¥5,000 Venue: Saigawa Riverbed, Akashinananaki, Azumino, Nagano Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Akashina Station Tel #: 0263-82-3131 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/azuminohanabi/ |
| 66th Suwa Lake Fireworks Festival | Date: August 15 (Fri) | 19:00 [planned] In case of Bad 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: ¥3,500 – ¥123,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (above Suwashi Kohan Park), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-4141 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/kojyou |
| 32nd Annual New Fireworks Competition | Date: September 6 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: Rain or Shine Info: Around 18,000 fireworks to be launched to music and messages. Admission: ¥1,500 – ¥3,000 Venue: Suwa Lake (near Suwa Onsen), Kogandōri, Suwa-shi, Nagano Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Kamisuwa Station Tel #: 0266-52-2111 Website: www.suwako-hanabi.com/shinsaku |
| Summer Night Fire Festival Finale | Date: September 7 (Sun) | 20:10 – 20:50 In case of Bad 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 |
| 109th Nagano Fireworks Festival | Date: November 23 (Sun) | 18:00 – 20:00 In case of Bad 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 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:10 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) 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 Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from JR Kashiwazaki Station Tel #: 0257-22-0726 Website: www.city.kashiwazaki.niigata.jp |
| Nagaoka Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) – August 3 (Sun) | 19:25 – 21:10 [planned] In case of Bad Weather: still 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 | For paid seat information contact the Nagaoka Festival reservation center (0258-35-9244) Venue: Shinano Riverbed, Mukōjimamachi, Nagaoka, Niigata Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-39-2221 Website: http://nagaokamatsuri.com |
| 10th Sanjo Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 4 (Mon), August 5 (Tue) Info: 8,000 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.sanjo-cci.or.jp/event/summer_fes/ |
| Ojiya Matsuri Great Fireworks | Date: August 23 (Sat) | 19:15 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 24 (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 |
| Katakai Festival Asahara Shrine Autumn Festival | Date: September 9 (Tue) – 10 (Wed) | 19:30 – 22:20 In case of Bad 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 Nearest Station: 30 minutes by bus from Nagaoka Station Tel #: 0258-84-3900 Website: http://katakaimachi-enkakyokai.info |
Osaka Prefecture |
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| Tenjin Dedication Fireworks | Date: July 25 (Fri) | 19:30 – 20:50 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. 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 Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from KeihanTenmabashi Station | 5-minute walk from Sakuranomiya Station Tel #: 06-6353-0025 Website: www.tenjinsan.com |
| 59th Zong Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Fri) | 19:15 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: no postponement Info: Skyrocket with 3,000 rounds that sear the night sky. Admission: Free Venue: 7-41 Nishihozumichō, Ibaraki, Osaka Nearest Station: 10 minutes by bus from JR Ibaraki Station Tel #: 072-622-6861 Website: www.bentenshu.or.jp |
| 66th Inagawa Fireworks | Date: August 16 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:20 In case of Bad Weather: August 17 (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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| 19th Ageo Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 9 (Sat) Info: Fireworks of 10,000 rounds are launched to music. Admission: Free Venue: Arakawa Riverbed, Riverside Phoenix Golf Club, Ageo, Saitama Nearest Station: 15 minutes by bus from Ageo Station Tel #: 048-775-5917 Website: www.ageo-kankou.com/hanabi26.html |
| 31st Asaka Citizen Festival “Ayaka Festival” | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:15 In case of Bad Weather: August 3(Sun) Info: About 7,500 fireworks are launched in a stretch in urban areas. Admission: Free Venue: near Asaka Central Park, Asaka, Saitama Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Tobu Asaka Station Tel #: 048-463-2645 Website: http://saikasai.com |
| 65th Kumagai Fireworks | Date: August 9 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 10 (Sun), August 16 (Sat), August 17 (Sun) Info: About 10,000 fireworks decorate the summer hot Kumagai. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,500 – ¥22,000 Venue: Arakawa Riverbed near Kumagayaarakawa Ryokuchi Park & Arakawa Park, Kumagaya, Saitama Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Kumagaya Station Tel #: 048-524-1111 Website: www.city.kumagaya.lg.jp/kanko/matsuri/kumagayahanabitaikai/ |
| 13th Kounosu Hanabi Taikai | Date: October 11 (Sat) | 18:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: October 12 (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 5 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 6 (Wed) Info: About 10,000 colourful fireworks to illuminate the surface of the tranquil Lake Biwa. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥1,500 – ¥2,500 Venue: Nagahama Port, Nagahama, Shiga Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Nagahama Station Tel #: 0749-65-6521 Website: http://kitabiwako.jp |
| 2014 Lake Biwa Fireworks | Date: August 8 (Fri) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 11 (Mon) Info: A summer tradition of launching about 10,000 fireworks amid the bustling lakeside. 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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| 45th Moka Summer Festival Fireworks | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 19:20 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 28 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched together with music and laser beam. Admission: Free Venue: Mooka City Hall, Aramachi, Mooka, Tochigi Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Mooka Station Tel #: 0285-83-8135 Website: www.moka-kankou.org/natsu_matsuri.html |
| 63rd Koyama Fireworks | Date: July 27 (Sun) | 19:00 – 20:45 In case of Bad Weather: July 28 (Mon) Info: About 20,000 fireworks to be launched in the clear stream of Omoigawa. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥2,000 – ¥24,000 Venue: Omoigawa Riverbed, Oyama, Tochigi Nearest Station: 8-minute walk from Oyama Station Tel #: 0285-22-9273 Website: http://oyama-kankou.a.la9.jp/ |
| 16th Nasuno Hometown Fireworks 2014 | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (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 #: 070-1255-1184 Website: http://xn--48jvbwbxfp67pcvmgn2bit4a4h0appc7zz.com/ |
| 100th Ashikaga Fireworks | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 20,000 colourful fireworks concludes the “Ashikaga Summer Festival” in Tochigi. Admission: Free | Paid seat ¥17,000 Venue: Watarase Tanaka Hashimoto riverbed, Ashikaga, Tochigi [map] Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Ashikaga Station Tel #: 0284-21-1354 Website: www.ashikaga.info |
| 2014 Utsunomiya Fireworks | Date: August 9 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 10 (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 ¥1,800 – ¥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 (Thu) | 19:40 – 20:10 In case of Bad Weather: August 15 (Fri) Info: About 12,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky can be seen in all angles. Admission: ¥600 – ¥5,200 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/information_m/fireworks |
| 60th Anniversary Moka enforcement system “Sontoku Summer Festival 2014” | Date: August 30 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 31 (Sun) Info: An event where adults and children can enjoy about 10,000 fireworks matching with music of great power. 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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| 60th Anniversary Ube Fireworks | Date: July 26 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun) Info: About 13,000 fireworks to be launched synchronised to music. Admission: Free Venue: Ube Port, Ube, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Ubeshinkawa Station Tel #: 0836-31-0251 Website: www.ubecci.or.jp |
| Hagi Summer Festival, the Sea of Japan Great Fireworks | Date: August 1 (Fri) | 20:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 4 (Mon) 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 Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Higashihagi Station Tel #: 0838-25-3333 Website: www.haginet.ne.jp/users/hagi-cci/natumaturi |
| 47th Nishikigawa Water Fireworks Festival | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 20:00 – 21:30 In case of Bad Weather: August 30 (Sat) Info: About 6,000 fireworks to flourish in the background of Kintai bridge. Admission: Free Venue: Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Nearest Station: About 25-minute walk from Nishiiwakuni Station Tel #: 0827-41-2037 Website: www.iwakuni-kanko.jp |
| Asia Port Festival in Kanmon, 2014 Kanmon Fireworks | Date: August 13 (Wed) | 19:50 – 20:40 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: About 13,000 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 Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Shimonoseki Station Tel #: 083-223-2001 Website: www.shimonoseki21c.jp/firework/guide2014 |
Yamagata Prefecture |
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| 2014 Sakata Fireworks Show | Date: August 2 (Sat) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 3 (Sun) Info: About 12,000 fireworks synchronized with music. Admission: Free | Paid Seat ¥5,000 – ¥8,000 Venue: Mogamigawakaryu Ryokuchi Park, Sakata, Yamagata Nearest Station: 10-minute shuttle bus from Sakata Station Tel #: 0234-24-2233 Website: www.sakata-kankou.com/event/readme/firework/ |
| 35th Yamagata Fireworks | Date: August 14 (Thu) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather. Info: About 20,000 various fireworks to decorate the gorgeous night sky of summer. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥500 – ¥20,000 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 |
| 24th Akagawa Fireworks | Date: August 16 (Sat) | 19:00 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 17 (Sun) Info: One of the best fireworks display in Japan with around 20,000 shots to illuminate the night sky. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥8,000 – ¥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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| Kawaguchiko Lake Festival | Date: August 5 (Tue) | 19:45 – 21:00 In case of Bad 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 |
| 26th Furosato Matsuri | Date: August 7 (Thu) | 19:15 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 8 (Fri) Info: About 20,000 fireworks display with the theme “Sparkle” as Yamanashi wishes that the light of hope be spread to the victims of Great East Japan Earthquake. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,500 – ¥35,000 Venue: Fuefukigawa near Takata, Ichikawamisato, Nishiyatsushiro, Yamanashi [map] Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Ichikawadaimon Station Tel #: 055-272-1101 Website: www.town.ichikawamisato.yamanashi.jp |
| 50th Isawa Hot Spring Fireworks | Date: August 21 (Thu) | 19:30 – 21:00 In case of Bad Weather: August 27 (Wed) Info: About 10,000 fireworks to be launched to mark the end of Fuefuki Summer Festival. Admission: Free | Paid Seats ¥2,500 – ¥30,000 Venue: Fuefukigawa Riverbed, near Fuefuki City Office, Isawacho Ichibe, Fuefuki, Yamanashi Nearest Station: 20-minute walk from Isawaonsen Station Tel #: 055-261-2829 Website: www.fuefuki-kanko.jp/content/summer-fes/ |