Fireworks Events in Japan

Hikone and Kita-Biwako Summer Fireworks Festival

This festival is a great evening out and one of three held on the lake.

Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival

Two cities unite to create a dazzling display of fireworks.

Kameoka Hozugawa Fireworks

This festival is as famous for its fireworks as it is the beautiful food stalls which are illuminated at night.

Fukuchiyama Fireworks

Summer in northern Kyoto gets a little brighter.

Itō Anjin Festival

The Ito Anjin festival is an iconic summer event: expect to see picturesque lanterns, dance to the beat of taiko drums, and soak in the breathtaking fireworks displays over the sea.

Nanki Shirahama Fireworks Festival 2027

Held in Wakayama since 1948, this festival sees over 2,500 fireworks light up the sky.

Gifu Nagara River Fireworks Festival

See the combined beauty of two fireworks festivals in one place.

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori City's most famous event.

Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival

10,000 fireworks are launched over Lake Biwa, along with crowds of over 350,000 in a normal year.

Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival

Watch a stunning array of fireworks and enjoy the festive atmosphere at this historic fireworks display.

Hakodate Port Festival

The annual Hakodate Port Festival draws visitors wih lively fireworks, colorful parades, and the famous Squid Dance.

Chikugo River Fireworks Festival 2027

Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Get ready for fireworks, float parades, and folk dance processions.

Okazaki Fireworks Festival

Enjoy one of the most beautiful and largest firework shows in all of Aichi.

PL Art of Fireworks

This is one of the biggest fireworks festivals in the world.

Sapporo Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2027

Hokkaido's most popular fireworks festival, lighting up the night sky over Sapporo.

Sakai Oouo Big Fish Night Market and Fireworks

This one-night summer festival in Osaka features a fish auction, food stalls, and over 700 years of tradition. Bonus: fireworks.

Naoetsu Gion Festival

The highlight of the Naoetsu Gion Matsuri is the fireworks display.

Gamagori Festival and Summer Fireworks 2027

Japan's legendary Pacific coast fireworks: 650-meter explosions from giant 200kg shells. The Gamagori Summer Fireworks Festival returns.

Nagasaki Port Festival

A summer festival in one of Japan's most beautiful seaside spots.

Beppu Fire Sea Festival

See one of Kyushu's largest firework displays

Minato Maizuru Chatta Fireworks Festival

This event finishes with a display of fireworks launched from a ship in the bay.

Gion Kashiwazaki Sea Fireworks

This carefully choreographed fireworks display, set against the backdrop of the sea, is worth the trek.

Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival

Celebrates the completion of the Ise Bridge in 1934 by enjoying underwater fireworks and a festival atmosphere.