10 Most Famous Fireworks Festivals in Japan 2025

Japan has a long tradition of celebration and continues to have vibrant festivals. The fireworks festival (hanabi taikai) is one of Japan's most spectacular events, a cultural icon usually bustling during the summer nights with street food, games, and more festive decorations that light up the sky. For your best Japan tour with the fantastic matsuri atmosphere, we now recommend the top 10 fireworks festivals in Japan for your reference.

Schedule of Japan Fireworks Festivals 2025

While exact dates for some hanabi festivals have yet to be confirmed, we've provided the 2025 fireworks festival schedule for your reference. We will update the information as official announcements are released.

Note: Tickets for most of the fireworks festivals usually go on sale in May, so it's best to plan and book your trip to Japan as early as possible.

Japan Fireworks Festivals Map 2025

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival

• Date: July 26th, 2025 (the last Saturday of July), 19:00 - 20:30
• Location: Sumida River, Tokyo (About 10 minutes by car from Sensoji Temple)
• Best Viewing Spots: Sakurabashi Bridge, Kototoi Bridge, Komagata Bridge, and Umaya Bridge

As one of the most spectacular hanabi displays in Japan, the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival has been ongoing for approximately 300 years and continues to follow traditional competition rules. During the 90-minute display, about 20,000 magnificent fireworks created by experienced, trained artisans will illuminate the night skies along the Sumida River.

Though with 2 venues, the riverbanks will be filled with crowds by then. It is a good idea to make your early arrival at Sensoji for some drop-by sightseeing, trying delicious street food at Nakamise Shopping Street before the night fireworks shows against the iconic Tokyo Skytree.

Tokyo Skytree

Edogawa Fireworks Festival

• Date: August 2nd, 2025 (the first Saturday of August), 19:15 - 20:30
• Location: Kamishinozaki, Edogawa, Tokyo (About a 10-minute walk from Shinozaki Park)
• Best Viewing Spots: Riverbanks between Ichikawa Bridge and Gyotoku Bridge

The Edogawa Fireworks Festival is another fascinating summer event in Tokyo. Held on the banks of the Edo River, there are about 14,000 amazing hanabi in total. The celebration features eight different themes and is accompanied by unique background music, each with its own beautiful design that will dazzle your eyes.

The opening sequence begins with 1,000 continuous fireworks in 5 seconds, followed by the unique and large hanabi blossom in the shape of Mt. Fuji, golden weeping willow, colorful rainbow, and more to surprise your imagination.

Golden Weeping Willow Fireworks

Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

• Date: October 18th, 2025, 19:30 - 20:30 (Delayed to October 2025 because of the Osaka Expo)
• Location: Juso Hogashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka (About a 10-minute drive from Osaka Station)
• Best Viewing Spots: Shin-Yodogawa Bridge, Juso Bridge, and the northern riverbank between them

Also known as Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks, it is now one of the biggest fireworks displays in Osaka, a grand hanabi taikai that lived up to expectations among visitors from all over the world.

Performed on the north banks of the Yodo River, this hanabi show is paired with food stalls vendors offering apple candy and grilled skewered chicken, and front-row seats are available for a better, spectacular perspective. You can also follow the locals' yukata dressing to add to the festive atmosphere. Prepare to be amazed by a dazzling array of hanabi crafted by skilled artisans, lighting up the night sky in a breathtaking display.

Kamakura Fireworks Festival

• Date: July 18th, 2025, 19:20 - 20:10
• Location: Yuigahama, Kamakura (About 10 minutes by train from Kamakura Station)
• Best Viewing Spots: Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches

While fireworks launched from the ground are captivating, those displayed over the ocean can be even more breathtaking. Lasting nearly an hour, the Kamakura Fireworks Festival stands out with its picturesque seaside backdrop and relaxed atmosphere, making it one of Japan's most exciting coastal events.

During the day, you can explore Kamakura's renowned Buddha in Kotoku-in, take a stroll along the seaside railway, or enjoy the refreshing summer breeze at the beach before the evening's spectacular hanabi display - featuring 4,000 fireworks in various designs and sizes, including its special "underwater fireworks," which bloom like vibrant flowers just beneath the water's surface.

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Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival

• Date: August 15th, 2025, Start from 19:00
• Location: Kohan-dori, Suwa City, Nagano (About a 10-minute drive from Suwa City)
• Best Viewing Spots: Akasunasaki Park, Takashima Park

Held during the Obon Festival, the Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival is a popular hanabi show featuring an impressive display of 40,000 fireworks.

Two standout features of the show are "Niagara Falls" and the "Kiss of Fire." Niagara Falls is a breathtaking 2-kilometer-long cascade of fireworks launched simultaneously, while the Kiss of Fire showcases mesmerizing underwater hanabi that bloom just above the water's surface.

As the fireworks burst in the sky, the lake's surface reflects the dazzling colors, creating the illusion of giant, vibrant flowers blooming on the water, transporting you to a scene from the anime Your Name.

Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition

• Date: November 1st, 2025 (the first Saturday of November) 17:30 - 20:00
• Location: Ariakecho, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki (About a 1.5-hour drive from Tokyo)
• Best Viewing Spots: Sakuragawa Shore Park, Gakuen Ohashi, and the bank of the Sakura River

As the name suggests, the Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival is a competition where master pyrotechnicians from across Japan gather to showcase their craftsmanship, a spectacular fusion of traditional hanabi displays, modern technology, and artistic designs.

Numerous food stalls along the Sakura River add to the festive atmosphere, making for an unforgettable experience that delights both your eyes and taste buds.

Following the competition, the entertainment fireworks display is equally captivating and worth staying for. To fully appreciate the intricate details and advanced techniques, it's recommended to pre-book front-row seats. Alternatively, you can join the locals and claim a spot early with your picnic mats.

Fireworks Competition

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

• Date: August 2nd to 3rd, 2025, 19:20 - 21:10
• Location: Okamuramachi, Nagaoka City, Niigata (About 1 hour drive from Niigata)
• Best Viewing Spots: Areas between Chosei Bridge and Oteohashi Bridge

As one of Japan's top three hanabi taikai, the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event featuring shrine float parades, traditional dance performances, and a serene riverside light-up with floating paper lanterns, creating an unforgettable atmosphere along the Shinano River.

Fireworks in the shapes of waterfalls, chrysanthemums, and volcanoes light up the night sky in vivid colors, while their thunderous booms resonate deeply. The highlight is undoubtedly the grand finale - a mesmerizing display of over 20,000 phoenix-shaped fireworks stretching across 2 kilometers, filling the sky with vibrant hues.

Kumano Fireworks Festival

• Date: August 17th, 2025, 19:10 - 21:30
• Location: Atawa, Mihama, Minamimuro, Mie (About 3 hours by car from Nara)
• Best Viewing Spots: Shichiri-mihama Beach

Dating back to around 1723, the centerpiece of the Kumano Fireworks Festival is the enchanting hanabi display over the Kumano-nada seaside. The show features over 10,000 "Onigajo" self-exploding fireworks, creating a spectacle of light and sound.

One of the highlights is the pyrotechnic display launched from two ships, illuminating the night sky with dazzling designs and vibrant colors, accompanied by thrilling booms. The dreamlike seascape serves as the perfect backdrop for the brightly colored hanabi, offering a truly captivating experience. You can enjoy this two-hour masterpiece from Shichirigahama Beach, immersing yourself in its beauty and grandeur.

Seaside Fireworks Display

Omagari Fireworks Festival

• Date: August 30th, 2025 (the last Saturday of August)
• Location: Shimotateno, Daisen City, Akita (About a 50-minute drive from Akita)
• Best Viewing Spots: Right bank of the Omono River

Omagari Hanabi Festival is celebrated along the Omono River, and it is also a national fireworks competition showcasing the finest craftsmanship as hanabi are choreographed to music.

The Omagari Fireworks Festival is well-known for its daytime show (from 17:10) and evening hanabi display (from 18:50), with many groups of top-notch teams invited to participate in the event, launching thousands of rockets into the sky. Don't forget to take notes and cast your vote for your favorite display.

The nighttime fireworks are the festival's crowning glory. The skies above Daisen ignite with a mesmerizing array of colors and patterns, synchronized to music and dramatic staging. This stunning visual and auditory experience is sure to leave you in awe.

Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival

• Date: Late August, 2025 (yet to be determined)
• Location: Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

Note: The 50-year-old fireworks festival has been announced to stop after 2022. We will continue to follow the local information and update you if it reopens.

The Miyajima Fireworks Festival is held off the coast of Miyajima annually in late August. The special site gives the display an unimaginable charm for hanabi festival lovers. You can enjoy a wonderful view of nearly 5,000 spectacular fireworks reflecting off the water, while the torii gate stands amid the backdrop of the explosions.

The display usually lasts for one full hour. You can watch the show in the seaside areas, but they will be crowded. It's better to book a nearby hotel in advance to get a different sight or shoot a panoramic light show from the mainland of Hatsukaichi or Hiroshima.

Miyajima Shrine at Night

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The Japanese fireworks festival is not only about hanabi, but also about food, music, and traditional culture. If you are planning a trip to Japan in the summer, or would like to add the blooming night flowers to your journey, please get in touch with Odynovo at [email protected] for the best itinerary according to your preferences.