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Japanese Fireworks Festivals 2025: More Than Just a Summer Event
Major Fireworks Festivals in Japan (2025 Edition)
| Date (2025) | Festival Name | Location | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 18 (Fri) | Kamakura Fireworks Festival (77th Edition) | Kamakura, Kanagawa (Yuigahama & Zaimokuza Beach) | Approx. 2,500 fireworks. Famous for underwater fireworks that beautifully light up the historic city of Kamakura. |
| July 21 (Mon, Holiday) | Umi no Hi Nagoya Port Festival Fireworks (79th Edition) | Nagoya Port, Aichi | Around 3,000 fireworks with parades and performances celebrating Marine Day. |
| July 24–25 (Thu–Fri) | Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks | Osaka City (Okawa River area), Osaka | Approx. 3,000 fireworks launched on July 25. Traditional river boats and fireworks light up Osaka’s famous festival. |
| July 26 (Sat) | Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival | Sumida River, Tokyo | One of Tokyo’s oldest fireworks festivals, featuring around 20,000 fireworks across two venues. |
| August 2–3 (Sat–Sun) | Omagari Fireworks (National Fireworks Competition) | Omagari, Daisen City, Akita | Japan’s top fireworks artists compete in this prestigious event showcasing both skill and artistry. |
| August 4 (Mon) | Minato Mirai Smart Festival 2025 | Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Kanagawa | A modern festival combining music-synchronized fireworks with Yokohama’s stunning night skyline. |
| August 5 (Tue) | Chikugo River Fireworks Festival | Kurume City, Fukuoka | One of the largest in western Japan with approx. 18,000 fireworks along the wide riverbanks. |
| August 8 (Fri) | Ibaraki Benten Fireworks Festival (70th Edition) | Ibaraki City, Osaka | Around 3,000 fireworks dedicated by Benten Temple. A unique spiritual and festive event. |
| August 8 (Fri) | Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival | Lake Biwa, Otsu City, Shiga | Approx. 10,000 fireworks reflected on Japan’s largest lake, creating a magical spectacle. |
| August 23 (Sat) | DREAMS COME TRUE Fireworks 2025 in Sapporo Makomanai | Makomanai, Sapporo, Hokkaido | A full 60-minute music-synchronized fireworks show presented with stunning choreography. |
| 17 Times in 2025 | Atami Sea Fireworks Festival | Atami, Shizuoka | Held 17 times in 2025. Fireworks echo beautifully across Atami Bay. A rare year-round fireworks event. |
| April 28 – October 31 (Daily) | Toyako Long-Run Fireworks Festival | Toyako Town, Hokkaido | Held nightly from April 28 to October 31 at 8:45 PM. Enjoy a 20-minute show over Lake Toya during the tourist season. |
From July 19 to August 31, 2025, a nightly mini fireworks show will light up the sky at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue in Yumeshima (except July 21, 23, and August 23, which feature the Japan Fireworks Expo). In July, about 75 fireworks will be launched over 1 minute, while in August, around 140 fireworks will brighten the night for about 4 minutes. Some nights will even feature collaborations with Osaka’s famous Tenjin Matsuri. Set to the official Expo theme song, the show can be enjoyed from the south side of the Grand Roof Ring, adding a magical summer break to your cultural journey through the Expo.
If you’re visiting Japan during the summer, joining a fireworks tour is highly recommended! These tours often include reserved seating in prime viewing areas, making your experience even more enjoyable.
One standout is the Sumida River Fireworks Festival in Tokyo, where you can watch the dazzling display from a boat while enjoying live traditional Japanese music performed with instruments like the shamisen and taiko.
Another highlight is the Suwako Fireworks Festival held in Nagano Prefecture. This spectacular show features over 40,000 fireworks lighting up the skies above Lake Suwa. Best of all, there are convenient round-trip transfers from Shinjuku, Tokyo, making it an easy and unforgettable day trip.