Shizuoka Abe River Fireworks Festival
Jul 14, 2026 · ✍️ olablog · ⏱ 2 min read
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Annual guide to Shizuoka Abe River Fireworks Festival: usual timing, viewing spots and access. Dates for next year follow the organisers' announcement.
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The Abe River Fireworks Festival (安倍川花火大会), which vividly colors the summer night sky of Shizuoka City (静岡市), is a historic fireworks display that began in 1953 (Showa 28) with a prayer for the repose of war dead and a wish for post-war reconstruction. In 2026, it will mark its 73rd edition, attracting many people every year as one of Shizuoka Prefecture's (静岡県) largest summer traditions. The spectacular sight of approximately 10,000 to 15,000 fireworks launched from the Abe Riverbed (安倍川河川敷), including shakudama (large 1-shaku shells) and extra-large starmines, is a must-see. In 2026, a drone show, which could not be held last year, is also planned, and its collaboration with the fireworks is highly anticipated.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | July 18, 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Venue | Abe Riverbed (安倍川河川敷) (near Tamachi 3-chome, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka City (静岡市葵区田町3丁目地先)) |
| Number of Fireworks | Approximately 10,000 to 15,000 |
| Estimated Attendance | Approximately 500,000 (previous estimate) |
| Paid Seating | None |
| In case of rain | Canceled in severe weather (no postponement) |
| Drone Show | 7:30 PM - 7:45 PM (approx. 1,300 drones) |
| Food Stalls | Available (near Tamachi 3-chome (田町3丁目付近)) |
| Contact | Abe River Fireworks Festival Headquarters (安倍川花火大会本部) 054-221-7199 |
Venue Map
🎆 Make a trip of it — tours near the fireworks
Day tours departing from the nearest city — tour by day, fireworks by night.
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