Fireworks Events in Japan

Kashiwazaki Sea Fireworks

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

Kihoku Lantern Festival 2025

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.

Wakayama Port Minato Matsuri Fireworks Display

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

Atami Marine Sea Fireworks Festival 2025

The Atami Marine Fireworks have been lighting up the east coast of the Izu Peninsula since 1952.

Sapporo Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival 2025

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

Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival 2025

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

Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 Fireworks

From sacred shrine illuminations to fierce pyrotechnic showdowns, each fireworks display tells a story. It all culminates in a dazzling 30-minute finale on 23 July.

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.

Anime Fireworks near Mount Fuji

This fireworks event unites the best of both worlds: pyrotechnics and anime.

The Zekkei Mt. Fuji Fireworks

The premium fireworks experience — on the slopes of Mt. Fuji.

Disney Music and Fireworks

Listen to classic Disney songs while watching fireworks for Disney's 100th anniversary.

Miyajima Weekend Fireworks

In order to celebrate the completion of the Itsukushima Shrine restoration, there will be fireworks shot into the sky almost every Saturday in January on Miyajima. This was a welcome …

ONLY in JAPAN Fireworks Festival 2021 in Nagano

Following last year’s crowdfunded events in Akita and Niigata, John Daub of the Only in Japan YouTube channel is back with another event. This time, it’s Nagano’s turn. Due to …

All Japan Fireworks Display

The All Japan Fireworks Display is a firework show that'll leave your eyes wide