Fireworks (Hanabi) Festival in Tokyo 2023
Every year there are many beautiful firework events lighting up the sky in Japan during summer. Why are there so many events being held? These events originated from the use of fireworks as a way of appeasing one’s ancestors during the “Obon” period. Obon is a traditional annual Buddhist event for commemorating one’s ancestors that takes place during summer. As time passed, the use of fireworks evolved into being used for community events and entertainment which continue to be held in Japan during summer.
Japan is known to have the most beautiful fireworks in the world. Fireworks in Japan have also been used during the past Olympics held within the country. These firework events are very popular amongst Japanese and foreign residents of Tokyo alike and are becoming one of Japan’s most popular tourist attractions. These past few years you can see many foreigners wearing yukata (casual kimono worn during summer) during firework events as well as many Japanese too.
Here are the major firework events for 2023 being held in the Tokyo area. This year, for the first time in 4 years, some fireworks festivals are scheduled to take place. To get a good seat, arriving at the event early is highly recommended. Please note that due to covid-19, some major fireworks festivals have been cancelled or will be held without spectators.
＊ In the event of bad weather, fireworks may be cancelled or rescheduled to the following day or another later date.
＊ Details are subject to change without notice
Tokyo Sugoi Hanabi - Yuming 50th Anniversary (July 5)
A one-night-only fireworks display featuring Yumi's songs in celebration of her 50th anniversary. Tokyo Racecourse is the venue, and all seats are reserved, so tickets must be purchased.
Date and Time
July 5 (Wed) 19:30-20:40
Fireworks
14,000 Displayed
Location
Tokyo Racecourse
Access
3-minute walk from Fuchu Keiba Shomonmae Station (Keio Keiba Line)
5-minute walk from Fuchu Honmachi Station (JR Nambu Line, Musashino Line)
More info
https://tokyosugoihanabi2023.com/
Adachi Fireworks Festival (July 22)
For the first time in four years, the schedule was again ahead of the major fireworks displays in Tokyo.
Date and Time
July 22 (Sat) 19:20-20:30
Fireworks
13,500 Displayed
Location
Arakawa River Area
Access
15-minute walk from Kitasenju Station (JR Line and Tokyo Metro)
More info
https://www.city.adachi.tokyo.jp/s-shinko/topics/20230323_fireworks.html
Jingu Stadium Swallows Fireworks (July 22 - August 25)
From July 22 to August 25, 300 fireworks will be displayed at the end of the 5th inning of games held at Jingu Stadium.
Date and Time
From July 22 to August 25
Location
Jingu Stadium
Access
Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station (JR Sobu Line)
Gaienmae Station, Aoyama 1-chome Station, Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro Line)
Kokuritsu Kyogijyo Station (Toei Oedo Line)
More info
https://www.yakult-swallows.co.jp/news/detail/27225
Kastsushika Nouryo Fireworks (July 25)
The festival will be held in a more exciting way this year, for the first time in 4 years, with approximately 20,000 fireworks being launched, up from 13,000 in previous years.
Date and Time
July 25 (Tue) 19:20-20:30
Fireworks
20,000 Displayed
Location
Katsushika Shibamata Baseball Field
Access
10-minute walk from Shibamata Station (Keisei Line)
15-minute walk from Shinshibamata Station (Hokuso Line)
More info
https://www.city.katsushika.lg.jp/tourism/1000064/1000065/1031830.html
Sumida River Fireworks Festival (July 29)
Seeing one of Tokyo’s largest fireworks shows is like a rite of passage; you can’t say you experienced a Tokyo Summer without witnessing this mesmerizing display of explosives while being jostled around by other spectators. As several tens of thousands of awe-inspiring fireworks explode above, you will definitely be glad you have come!
To get a good spot along the Sumida River, plan on arriving mid-day. Another popular place to view the fireworks is from the rooftop of a yakatabune (a traditional house-boat), as it lazily floats down the Sumida River. For those not lucky enough to get a seat on one of those, try staking out at Sumida Park. Don’t forget to pick up some beer, sake and snacks to tide you over until the show begins.
Date and Time
July 29 (Sat) 19:00
Fireworks
20,000 Displayed
Locations
Sumida River
Access
( Area 1 )
15-minute walk from Asakusa Station
( Area 2 )
5-minute walk from Asakusa Station
More info
https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks (July 29)
The Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival has been a summer tradition in Tachikawa for more than 60 years, and it is beloved by Tachikawa residents as well as many people in the Tama region.
Date and Time
July 29 (Sat) 19:00-20:00
Fireworks
5,000 Displayed
Locations
National Showa Memorial Park
Access
15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line)
More info
https://hanabi.tokyo-tachikawa.org/
Hachioji Fireworks (July 29)
The Hachioji Fireworks Festival is held as part of the Hachioji Festival. The launch site, ThreeBond Stadium Hachioji (in Fujimori Park), is a facility located in the lush green Fujimori Park and is a baseball stadium. Spectator seating is available at the stadium and the adjacent athletics field.
All seats for the Hachioji Fireworks Festival are free of charge and there are no paid reserved seats. The main venue, the Stadium, attracts many visitors and may be full when the gates open at 14:00. Many people choose to watch the fireworks in the surrounding area instead of at the stadium.
Date and Time
July 29 (Sat) 19:00-20:10
Location
ThreeBond Stadium Hachioji
Access
15-minute walk from Yamada Station (Keio Takao Line) or
by bus from JR Hachioji Station or JR Nishi-Hachioji Station
More info
https://www.hkc.or.jp/event/detail.php?id=159
Edogawa Fireworks Festival (August 5)
For the first time in 4 years, the Edogawa Fireworks Festival will be held to add color to the summer night Tokyo sky. The Edogawa Fireworks Festival has been held since 1976 and boasts one of the highest number of fireworks in Japan, with a total of approximately 14,000 launches at one venue. Soke Hanabi Kagiya, a long-established company with over 360 years of history dating back to the Edo period, has been in charge of launching the fireworks since the first time. The festival attracts a large number of spectators every year, as they can watch the powerful fireworks being shot off on the spacious riverbed from up close without any obstructions. Every year, more than one million people, including those from the Edogawa Ward and Ichikawa City sides, visit the festival.
Date and Time
August 5 (Sat) 19:15-20:30
Fireworks
14,000 Displayed
Locations
Edogawa River Area
Access
15-minute walk from Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line)
More info
https://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/e032/sports/kankomidokoro/hanabi/index.html
Komae Tamagawa Fireworks Festival (August 9)
Komae Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is the oldest fireworks at the Tama River and has the longest history.
Date and Time
August 9 (Wed) 19:30-20:20
Fireworks
5,000 Displayed
Locations
Komae-shi Tamagawa Ryokuchi Park
Access
5-minute walk from Izumi-Tamagawa Station (Odawara Line)
More info
https://www.city.komae.tokyo.jp/events/index.cfm/detail.4.127271.html
Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival (August 12)
Date and Time
August 12 (Sat)
Fireworks
12,000 Displayed
＊Tickets are required to enter each venue.
Locations
Jingu Stadium
Chichibu-no-miya Rugby Field
Soft-Ball Park
Access
Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station (JR Sobu Line)
Gaienmae Station, Aoyama 1-chome Station, Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro Line)
Kokuritsu Kyogijyo Station (Toei Oedo Line)
More info
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