Fireworks Events in Japan

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori City's most famous event.

Lake Kawaguchiko Fireworks Festival

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

The Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival 2026

Experience one of Japan's longest running fireworks festivals.

Hakodate Port Festival

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

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 2026

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.

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.

Nagasaki Port Festival

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

Wakayama Port Minato Matsuri Fireworks Display

A festival originally created to pray for the port's safety and to bring visitors to the area.

Kihoku Lantern Festival 2026

Picture a large lantern floating in a harbor with evening fireworks.

Kuwana Suigo Fireworks Festival

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

Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2026

A small (just 3,000 fireworks), but scenic, fireworks festival.

Ise Shrine Dedication Fireworks Festival

One of Japan's most famous, with approximately 7000 fireworks launched in a competition format.

Mt. Fuji Opening Fireworks Festival

To mark the opening of Mount Fuji climbing season, there will be fireworks on the shores of Lake Kawaguchiko.

Osaka Bay Skylumina

Watch a spectacular drone and fireworks show at Osaka Bay. Myaku Myaku will be there, too.

Nagaoka Halloween Fantasy Fireworks

Halloween isn’t usually about fireworks, but Nagaoka is breaking the rules.