Written by JC Team
Compared to other festivals around the country, with only 3,000 fireworks, the Nagoya Port Fireworks Festival seems relatively small. Despite this, the scenic location for the event and its proximity to Nagoya attract a spectator audience of approximately 370,000 people.
What happens?
Along with the fireworks launching at 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m., there are stage performances from 2:30 p.m. at the Garden Pier and two parades. The first parade starts at 3:30 p.m. from Nishitsukiji Elementary School and finishes at 4:30 p.m. at the pier. It features bands and baton twirlers. The other parade starts at 4:30 p.m. from Tsukiji Shrine and features traditional floats, finishing at 8 p.m. at the pier.
Schedule 2025
This festival usually takes place in mid-July. This year, it will be held on July 21 — a national holiday.
How to get there
To get to the festival from Nagoya Station, take the Higashiyama Line to Sakae Station and change to the Meiko/Meijo Line for Nagoya Port Station. You can also take the JR or Meitetsu Line to Kanayama Station and change. The journey should take around 25 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.9 km from Nagoyakō (Nagoya Port) Station Meikō Line (E7)
- 0.9 km from Tsukiji-guchi Station Meikō Line (E6)
- 1.6 km from Minato Kuyakusho Station Meikō Line (E5)
