Hanabi (firework) shows, matsuri and seasonal events across all 47 prefectures of Japan — official schedules, tickets and access.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Wakasa Takahama Fireworks Festival 2026, a beloved summer tradition in Takahama, Fukui Prefecture. Around 4,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over Wakasa Bay, while the 4km coastline becomes one spectacular viewing area. This guide covers the date, access, lesser-known viewing spots, paid seating information, and more.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Watari Furusato Summer Festival Fireworks in Miyagi, including around 5,000 fireworks, floating lanterns, parades, access, paid viewing seats and quieter viewing spots.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The definitive guide to the 2026 Yamaga Lantern Festival Fireworks, a beloved summer tradition in Kumamoto. Get the latest information on the event schedule, venue, access, paid seating, and hidden spots where you can enjoy the show while avoiding the crowds.
7/17/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Yonago Gaina Festival Grand Fireworks on August 9, 2026, with 8,000 fireworks over Yonago Port, the schedule, access, viewing seats, quieter spots and traffic restrictions.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the “Amami Festival Fireworks Display 2026,” held on Amami Oshima, a World Natural Heritage island. Enjoy the island’s biggest summer event, where 2,000 fireworks light up the night sky over Naze Port.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Asakano Summer Festival Fireworks Display taking place on Friday, August 14, 2026. Around 7,000 fireworks will light up the night sky over Koriyama. This guide covers useful information before your visit, including access to the venue, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and traffic restrictions.
7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Ashiya Fireworks Festival 2026, held in Ashiya Town, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture. This comprehensive overview covers everything you need to know before heading out, including the schedule, times, venue, access, free parking, lesser-known viewing spots, and whether paid seating is available.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Ashiya Summer Carnival Fireworks 2026, a beloved summer tradition in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture. This comprehensive guide covers the event schedule, highlights of the spectacular show featuring approximately 6000 fireworks, access information, reserved seating, and the best lesser-known viewing spots to visit before you go.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Beppu Hi no Umi Festival Summer Evening Fireworks Display, taking place on Sunday, July 26, 2026. A total of 8,888 fireworks will illuminate Beppu Bay, culminating in the spectacular “Golden Peacock” finale. Complete information on access, reserved seating, and lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A complete guide to the Fukuoka Higashi Ward Fireworks Festival, held on Saturday, April 18, 2026. This large-scale, community-organized event features approximately 7,000 fireworks illuminating the spring night sky and sea. From event details, venue access, and reserved seating information to lesser-known spots for avoiding crowds, this guide covers everything you need to know before heading out.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Ashida River Fireworks Display 2026, the grand finale of the Fukuyama Summer Festival. Discover the appeal of the waterborne starmines stretching approximately 1.4km—among the longest in western Japan—and around 16,000 fireworks, along with information on dates, access, paid seating, and lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the “Gion Kashiwazaki Matsuri Sea Fireworks Festival,” held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Known as one of the Echigo Three Great Fireworks Festivals, the event lights up the night sky and Sea of Japan with approximately 16,000 fireworks. This guide covers the highlights, access, paid seating, and lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 8 min read · seasonal
A complete guide to the 46th Hachinohe Fireworks Festival, taking place on 2026年8月22日(土). Around 7,000 fireworks will light up the night sky and sea at Tatehana Fishing Port. This guide covers everything you need to know before your visit, including paid seating, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Ichinomiya City Owari Ichinomiya Fireworks Festival has not yet been confirmed. This article summarizes access information and things to do nearby based on past details and related events for the fireworks festival traditionally held along the Kiso River in early August.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Kameoka Peace Festival Hozugawa Fireworks Display has been canceled. Held every August, this is one of the Kansai region’s premier fireworks festivals, with approximately 10,000 or more fireworks lighting up the night sky. This article summarizes information from past events, including event details, access, paid seating, and lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Kasumi Furusato Festival Marine Fireworks Display held in Kami Town, Hyogo Prefecture. Around 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky and sea surface of the Sea of Japan in this spectacular summer event. This guide covers the date, access, lesser-known viewing spots, traffic restrictions, food stalls, and more.
7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the 85th Kawasaki City Anniversary Tama River Fireworks Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026. It covers everything you need to know before heading out, including the number of fireworks, venue access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
Information on the 2026 Kiryu Yagibushi Festival, held each year in early August in Kiryu, Gunma. Enjoy energetic Yagibushi dancing and Gion Festival traditions at one of northern Kanto's largest summer celebrations.
7/16/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Hokkokuhanabi Fireworks Festival Kanazawa Venue, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Around 12,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Kanazawa. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The 2026 “Kita Ward Fireworks Festival RED×BLUE SPARKLE GATE” will be held on 9月26日(土). This in-depth guide covers the autumn entertainment experience, combining approximately 1万 fireworks with a drone show and music.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival 2026, a beloved summer tradition in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture. Learn all about the highlights, including one of the Tokai region’s largest 20-shaku fireworks and approximately 10,000 fireworks, the first drone light dance show in Mie, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/16/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Matsue Suigosai Lake Fireworks Festival will be held on August 1 and 2. Over the two days, 21,000 fireworks and a drone show will light up the night sky and the surface of Lake Shinji. This guide covers access, reserved seating, and the best lesser-known viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Mikuni Fireworks Festival in Sakai, Fukui: water fireworks, large 2-shaku shells, musical star mines, the schedule, venue, access, paid seating and quieter viewing spots.
7/16/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The Nabari River Summer Fireworks Festival lights up the summer night sky in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. Held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, the event features approximately 4,000 fireworks accompanied by powerful sounds that echo through the surrounding mountains. A comprehensive guide to the appeal of this historic festival.
