Written by JC Team
Japan Airlines is once again hosting Japan’s earliest summer fireworks festival this April at the annual Hanabi Illusion in Okinawa.
What happens?
Held at the Ginowan Seaside Park and Tropical Beach, Hanabi Illusion is an incredible one-hour of pyrotechnics, using both traditional fireworks and state of the art technology.
It will be a night of entertainment, live performances, music, plus loads of food and drink vendors, so you can sit back and enjoy a night under the stars next to the beautiful ocean.
Schedule 2025
The festival opens at 3:30 p.m., with the fireworks set to start at 7 p.m. The organizers recommend getting there before 5 p.m. to get a good spot to watch the show.
Tickets 2025
Tickets go on sale February 24.
A ticket to enter the festival grounds starts at ¥3,850 for adults if you buy your tickets before March 16. Starting on March 17, the price will go up to ¥4,400.
How to get there
Because of the limited parking available, you can buy a special ticket which includes general admission and a return trip on the official event shuttle bus. The bus offers pickups from Omoromachi Station in Naha or from Chatan. There are also tours available.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.