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Anjin Festival: Floating Lantern Fireworks
Aug 7, 2026 · ✍️ olablog · ⏱ 1 min read
🎆 Plan your fireworks night
⚡ Quick answer
Annual guide to Anjin Festival in Shizuoka: when it is usually held, viewing spots and access. Dates for next year follow the organisers' announcement.
🎆 Watch Japan's most beautiful fireworks (4K video)
▶ Open on YouTube — like & subscribeDate: Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Time: 20:50–21:00 · Prefecture: Shizuoka
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event date | 2026年8月8日(土) |
| Event hours | 20:50～21:00; the floating lantern ceremony takes place from 19:30～ |
Summary
- Event date: 2026年8月8日(土)（20:50～21:00; the floating lantern ceremony takes place from 19:30～）
- If you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend arriving at the venue 60〜90 minutes before the event begins.
- As this is an outdoor summer event, be sure to bring insect repellent, a handheld fan, and drinks.
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