Hanabi (firework) shows, matsuri and seasonal events across all 47 prefectures of Japan — official schedules, tickets and access.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Tokushima City Awa Odori. Held every August, this festival is one of Japan’s most renowned Bon dance festivals, with a history spanning more than 400 years. This guide covers access around the venues, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the 2026 Beppu Summer Evening Festival Fireworks Display, held against the backdrop of Beppu Bay, including event information, access, paid seating, and recommended viewing spots. Enjoy approximately 5,000 fireworks lighting up the summer night sky from the best possible location.
7/17/2026 · 8 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Lake Biwa Three-City Simultaneous Fireworks Festival (Takashima, Nagahama, and Hikone) has not yet been confirmed. This guide covers the usual event period, access to each venue, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating in detail.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Doshin・UHB Fireworks Festival taking place on Friday, July 31, 2026. Around 4,000 fireworks will light up Sapporo’s night sky in this quintessential summer tradition. This guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including event details, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Fukuyama Summer Festival Fireworks Display, held on 2026年8月8日（土） at Fukuyama Riverside Multipurpose Plaza in Koriyama, Fukushima. Includes the schedule, access information, paid seating, and highlights.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the Gamagori Festival Summer Fireworks, held on July 26, 2026. Discover everything you need to know about this spectacular event, including its schedule, venue, access, reserved seating, recommended hidden viewing spots, and frequently asked questions—featuring 3 of the largest three-shaku fireworks on the Pacific coast.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
The 44th Goshoko Festival takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Tsunagi Onsen in Morioka, Iwate. Around 4,000 fireworks will be launched over the lake, with underwater fireworks reflected on its surface as the highlight. This guide covers the approximately 800–900 free parking spaces, access, and lesser-known viewing spots.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A complete guide to the 2026年 edition of Aomori’s summer tradition, the “75th Goshogawara Fireworks Festival.” OlaChill’s editorial team provides detailed information on the schedule, venue, access, reserved seating, and local hidden spots for enjoying this “Festival of Water, Light, and Sound,” where approximately 5,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The 2026 Hachioji Fireworks Festival will be held at Fujimori Park on Saturday, August 1. Around 4,000 fireworks will light up the summer night sky. We cover the latest information in detail, including the introduction of paid individual sponsorship seating and the expansion of free viewing areas.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
The Hofu Tenmangu Gontansai Fireworks Festival 2026 will launch approximately 4,000 fireworks from around 20:30 on August 5 (Wed). The highlight is the spectacular combination with the Mantoro Festival, where approximately 2,000 bonbori lanterns are lit. This guide also covers hidden viewing spots and temporary free parking.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
The Iizuka Summer Fireworks Festival 2026 will be held from 20:00 to 21:30 on September 25 (Friday) at Ongagawa Nak之島, featuring approximately 7,000 fireworks and the Niagara Falls display, one of the largest large-scale set-piece fireworks shows in western Japan. We also provide a thorough guide to the approximately 4,000 parking spaces, traffic restrictions, hidden viewing spots, and food stalls.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
The 2026 fireworks display at Imabari Citizens' Festival “Onmaku” will launch approximately 10,000 fireworks from Imabari Port on 8月9日(日) from 20:00〜20:50. This complete guide covers lesser-known viewing spots, reserved seating, access, and traffic restrictions.
7/17/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Inagawa Fireworks Festival 2026. Based on information from previous years, this guide covers everything you need to know before heading out, including the schedule, venue, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions. Use it as a reference for enjoying the beautiful fireworks in comfort.
7/17/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
Held every August 13 in Hanamaki, Iwate, the Ishidoriya Yume Festival is a summer tradition featuring approximately 5,000 fireworks over the Kitakami River. This guide covers the 2026 event, access, quieter viewing locations and whether paid seating is available.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
The Ito Anjin Festival Fireworks over the Sea on Monday, August 10, 2026, marks its 80th edition with around 20,000 fireworks, twice the usual number. This guide covers access, paid seating and quieter viewing spots.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
Sendai’s Izumi Ward summer tradition, the 44th Izumi Ward Furusato Festival, will be held on 2026年8月22日(土). This detailed guide covers one of Sendai’s largest summer events, featuring approximately 3,300 fireworks lighting up the night sky.
7/17/2026 · 4 min read · seasonal
The Kakogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026 will be held on October 25 (Sun) with fireworks launched from multiple locations across the city. No viewing stands, food stalls, or parking areas will be provided, so this guide covers the best places to enjoy the fireworks from home or nearby, along with information on past launch locations.
7/17/2026 · 5 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the 2026 Kamegawa Summer Festival held in Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Around 5,000 fireworks light up the night sky, while the traditional local dance adds to the warm, welcoming atmosphere unique to this port town. We cover the date, access, lesser-known viewing spots, and reserved seating information.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kashima City Fireworks Festival taking place on July 4, 2026. Around 10,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and lake surface along the shores of Lake Kitaura. Covers access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Kawanoe Summer Festival Fireworks Display taking place on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Learn all about the appeal of the approximately 3,600 fireworks launched from Kawanoe Port, as well as access, lesser-known viewing spots, and paid seating information.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A comprehensive guide to the Kazahaya Sea Festival fireworks display taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Around 4,000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky and sea around Hojo. Covers access, reserved seating, lesser-known viewing spots, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
The Tamana Fireworks Festival 2026 will begin at 19:00 on Saturday, October 3, launching approximately 10,000 fireworks from the riverbank upstream of Takase Ohashi on the Kikuchigawa River. We provide a comprehensive guide to the approximately 2,000 free parking spaces, paid viewing seats, and hidden viewing spots at one of northern Kumamoto Prefecture’s largest fireworks festivals.
7/17/2026 · 7 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the “79th Kisarazu Port Festival Fireworks,” taking place on 2026年8月15日(土). Approximately 1万4000 fireworks will illuminate the night sky over Kisarazu Port in one of the largest fireworks festivals in the Kanto region. This guide covers everything you need to know before your visit, including the date, time, venue, access, paid seating, lesser-known viewing spots, traffic restrictions, and frequently asked questions.
7/17/2026 · 6 min read · seasonal
A detailed guide to the Koshigaya Fireworks Festival, held on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Approximately 5,000 fireworks, including spectacular Star Mine displays, will be launched from the Nakadote embankment in the Kasai Irrigation Canal, lighting up the night sky over Koshigaya. Complete information on access, lesser-known viewing spots, reserved seating, and more.
