Fireworks (Hanabi) Festival in Tokyo 2025

Poste date: Monday, June 16, 2025

Every year, Japan hosts many beautiful firework events that light up the summer night sky. But why are there so many fireworks festivals in Japan? These events originally began as a way to honor and appease the spirits of ancestors during the “Obon” period—a traditional annual Buddhist event held in summer to commemorate those who have passed away.

Over time, fireworks became a form of community celebration and summer entertainment, and today, they remain a beloved tradition across Japan.

Japan is known for having some of the most stunning fireworks displays in the world. Fireworks have even been featured during past Olympic Games held in Japan. These events are extremely popular among both Japanese and international residents of Tokyo, and they continue to grow as one of Japan’s major summer tourist attractions. In recent years, it’s become common to see foreign visitors wearing yukata (a casual summer kimono), joining Japanese locals in enjoying these spectacular events.

Below are the major fireworks festivals scheduled in the Tokyo area for 2025.

Please note: In case of bad weather, fireworks may be cancelled or rescheduled to the following day or a later date. Event details are subject to change without notice.

Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks 2025 (July 2)

The “Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks 2025 – Fireworks x J-POP BEST” will light up the night sky with 14,000 fireworks on Wednesday, July 2 in Fuchu, Tokyo.

Known as Tokyo’s earliest summer fireworks, this one-night-only event has become a favorite since 2022. Each year features a music theme synchronized with fireworks, with past editions celebrating The Rolling Stones, YUMING, and City Pop.

This year’s theme celebrates “100 Years of Showa” with iconic J-POP hits—beloved songs from the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. Expect powerful fireworks set to nostalgic melodies, launched from as close as 100 meters away for an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss one of Tokyo’s most unique and immersive summer fireworks shows!

Date and Time

July 2 (Wed) 19:30

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://hanabitokyo.com/

Kastsushika Nouryo Fireworks (July 22)

Date and Time

July 22 (Tue) 19:20-20:30

Fireworks

15,000 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 26)

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 26 (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 26)

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 26 (Sat) 19:15-20:15

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 26)

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.

Date and Time

July 26 (Sat) 19:00-20:15

Fireworks

3,500 Displayed

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/fireworks/

Jingu-Gaien Fireworks Festival (August 16)

Date and Time

August 16 (Sat) 19:30-20:30

Fireworks

10,000 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

http://www.jinguhanabi.com/

Edogawa Fireworks Festival (August 2)

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.