Hello everyone! Good day.
Japan is gradually approaching summer, and when we think of Japanese summer, one thing that comes to mind is fireworks. Japanese fireworks displays are truly breathtaking. You can’t fully experience the real power and beauty of them just by watching videos on YouTube or TikTok. So, if you have the chance, be sure to experience them firsthand here in Japan.
This introduction will be at the beginning of a blog post introducing Tokyo’s fireworks festivals to foreign visitors.
1 Edogawa Fireworks Festival(江戸川花火大会)
The foremost fireworks display in the Kanto region, renowned for its tradition, grandeur, and scale. Drawing a massive audience, it features numerous food stalls and vendors, offering a glimpse into Japanese festivals and culture. It’s great that it’s close to the city center, but please be aware that the trains to and from the event can get incredibly crowded, beyond what you might imagine.
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Number of fireworks: 20,000
Locations: (First Venue) Downstream of Sakurabashi to upstream of Gomonyobashi,
(Second Venue) Downstream of Komagatabashi to upstream of Umayabashi
Access: Access by train or subway is essential
(First Venue) A 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station,
(Second Venue) A 5-minute walk from either Asakusa Station or Kuramae Station
Distance from Tokyo Station: Approximately 15 minutes by train + 5-15 minutes on foot
Official Website:https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
2 Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival(葛飾納涼花火大会)
Thanks to the proximity of the viewing seats to the launch site, you can experience the full force of the fireworks with resounding echoes, making it one of the most thrilling and immersive displays in Tokyo!
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Time: 7:20 PM – 8:20 PM
Number of fireworks: 15,000
Location: Shibamata Baseball Stadium, Katsushika Ward (Edogawa Riverside)
Access: 10 minutes on foot from Shibamata Station, 15 minutes on foot from Shin-Shibamata Station
Distance from Tokyo Station: Approximately 40 minutes by train + 10-15 minutes on foot
Official Website: https://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/tourism/1000064/1000065/1031830.html
3 Itabashi Fireworks Festival(いたばし花火大会)
A fireworks festival held simultaneously with the Toda Bridge Fireworks Festival in Toda City, Saitama Prefecture, across the Arakawa River. Featuring Tokyo’s largest “Shakogozun-dama” and a wide star mine finale called “Niagara in the Sky,” among other highlights. With the launch site close to the spectator seats, the booming sound resonates in your stomach, adding to the excitement.
Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Number of fireworks: 15,000
Location: Arakawa Riverside, Itabashi Ward
Access: 20 minutes on foot from Ukima-Funado Station, 20 minutes on foot from Takashimadaira Station or Nishi-dai Station or Hasune Station
Distance from Tokyo Station: Approximately 30 minutes by train + 20 minutes on foot
Official Website: https://itabashihanabi.jp/
4 Edogawa Fireworks Festival(江戸川区花火大会)
This year’s Edogawa Fireworks Festival features impressive multi-layered fireworks, synchronized performances with background music, a breathtaking launch of 1000 shots in just 5 seconds at the opening, and Japan’s largest Fuji-shaped fireworks. Tickets for reserved seats will be available for purchase starting from mid-June (priced from 4,500 yen).
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Time: 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM
Number of fireworks: 14,000
Location: Edogawa Riverside (Ahead of Shinzaki Park)
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Shinzaki Station, 25 minutes on foot from Koiwa Station or Edogawa Station
Distance from Tokyo Station: Approximately 20-30 minutes by train + 15-25 minutes on foot
Official Website: https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/index.html
5 Tokyo City Pop Fireworks 2024（東京シティポップ花火大会2024）
The last fireworks display I’d like to introduce is something truly special—a music and fireworks event held at the Tokyo Racecourse. With its vast 2-kilometer-long course, this venue offers an unparalleled setting for an unforgettable fireworks spectacle! Since all seats are assigned, it’s recommended to book in advance. Tickets are already on sale, and some sections are starting to sell out.
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time: From 5:00 PM
Number of fireworks: 14,000
Location: JRA Tokyo Racecourse
Access: A 2-minute walk from Fuchu Keiba Seimon-mae Station
Distance from Tokyo Station: Approximately 1 hour
Official Website: https://tokyohanabi2024.com/
Are you ready to experience the fireworks?
Each fireworks festival is sure to exceed anything I could ever imagine creating! Renting a kimono and wearing it to the event would be a lovely idea. It will surely become an unforgettable memory.
Please be aware that trains to and from each festival will be extremely crowded, so plan your travel time accordingly.
P.S. Let’s hope for clear skies, as rain would unfortunately result in cancellation.
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