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 2026
Doors opens at 3 p.m., with the fireworks set to start at 7 p.m.
Tickets 2026
Ticket sales start with a lottery-based early-bird sale for Okinawa residents from January 16–25, 2026, followed by a general early-bird sale from February 4–13, and general sales from February 21. Tickets are sold via Ticket Pia, and advance registration is required.
Ticket prices range from ¥1,900 for children’s A seats to ¥75,000 for premium SS table seats (per table, seating four). Mid-range options include SA seats from ¥10,000, A seats from ¥7,500, and free-area tickets from ¥5,000 for adults, with discounted rates for juniors and free entry for small children. Premium SS seats include tables, chairs, and rain/sun tents, while lower tiers offer chair-only viewing in designated areas.
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.