Japan Event Calendar

Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026

Last updated: July 12, 2026. All facts below are compiled from official festival, city and tourism association websites (linked at the end of this page).

Edogawa City Fireworks Festival fireworks over Edogawa City, Japan
Photo: Shun Shirai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The festival began in 1976, conceived by local residents to lift spirits after the oil-shock recession, with the historic Kagiya pyrotechnics house handling the display since the first edition; since the mid-1980s the city of Ichikawa on the opposite bank has staged its own simultaneous festival (its 42nd in 2026), making it effectively one giant show viewed from both sides of the Edogawa River.

Key Facts

DateAugust 1, 2026 (Sat) — Officially confirmed
Time19:15-20:20
VenueEdogawa Riverside (near Metropolitan Shinozaki Park), Kami-Shinozaki 1-25
Nearest stationShinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line)
Fireworks14,000
AdmissionFree (paid seats 2,000-26,000 yen)
Official sitehttps://www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/

Highlights

Where to Watch

Edogawa-side free riverbank (Shinozaki area) (Free)

The wide grass riverbank on the Tokyo side, roughly between the Sobu Line rail bridge and the Keiyo Road, gives a full frontal view of the launch site including the giant Mount Fuji set piece. It is the most popular free area, so aim to spread your sheet by early-to-mid afternoon; the central zone directly in front of the launch site is reserved for ticket holders.
Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), about 15 min on foot following the flag-marked route

Where to Watch

Edogawa-side paid seats (Areas A-I) (Paid seating)

About 18,000 official seats - reserved chairs along the cycling road, ground-level chairs, and 2- or 4-person blue-sheet spots on the embankment - sit directly opposite the launch barges, so the music-synchronized program unfolds right in front of you. With a ticket you can arrive in the early evening instead of camping out all day.
Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), about 15 min on foot; Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line) about 25 min

Where to Watch

Shinozaki Park lawn (south side) (Free)

This metropolitan park sits just behind the main venue, and its southern lawn is a family-friendly spot where you can watch the bursts above the treeline with a little more breathing room than the riverbank. It fills quickly because it adjoins the venue, so arrive by mid-afternoon.
Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), about 10-15 min on foot

Where to Watch

Ichikawa-side paid seats (Osu riverbank) (Paid seating)

The Chiba-side twin festival (Ichikawa Citizens' Fireworks Festival) sells front-row wooden tatami platforms, slope pair seats, chairs and a general-admission sheet zone facing the same 14,000-shell show from the opposite bank, with the Tokyo skyline behind the fireworks. Gates get very congested after 18:30, so organizers ask ticket holders to check in early.
JR Ichikawa Station (Sobu Line) south exit, about 15 min on foot; Konodai Station (Keisei Line) about 20 min

Where to Watch

Ichikawa-side free riverbank (outside the ticketed zone) (Free)

Stretches of the Chiba-side riverbank north and south of the ticketed Osu area are open for free viewing and are generally a touch less packed than the Shinozaki side, with a clear view across the river. Arrive by late afternoon for a good sightline.
JR Ichikawa Station (about 15 min walk) or Konodai Station (Keisei Line, about 20 min)

How to Buy Tickets

Edogawa-side seats for the 2026 (51st) festival are sold via Rakuten Ticket: after a residents-only lottery (May 30-Jun 7), general first-come sales run from noon on 13 June until 23:59 on 28 July 2026, with paper tickets available only in the early weeks and e-tickets (Tixplus app) thereafter. Ichikawa-side seats are sold separately through CN Play Guide (online, FamilyMart/Seven-Eleven terminals, or phone) with general sales from 10 June 2026 until the event. Both platforms are Japanese-language only, so overseas visitors will need Japanese reading ability or help from a Japanese-speaking friend; a Japanese address is needed for mailed paper tickets, making e-tickets the practical option.

Getting There

The main Tokyo-side venue is the Edogawa riverbed at Kamishinozaki, next to Shinozaki Park: about 15 minutes on foot from Shinozaki Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, which runs directly from Shinjuku (roughly 35-40 minutes). Alternatives that spread the crowds are Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line) and Keisei Edogawa Station, each about a 25-minute walk. For the Ichikawa (Chiba) side, use JR Ichikawa Station (about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station on the Sobu Line, then a 15-minute walk) or Konodai Station on the Keisei Line; driving and bicycles are prohibited around the venues.

Crowd & Timing Tips

Weather Policy

The show goes ahead in light rain but is cancelled (with paid-seat refunds) in severe weather - weather warnings, sustained winds of about 7 m/s, lightning risk, or a heat-emergency alert - with cancellation announced via the ward website, LINE, X and station notices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the fireworks start and end?

The show runs from 19:15 to 20:20 on Saturday 1 August 2026 - about 65 minutes - and famously opens with roughly 1,000 shells fired in the first 5 seconds, so be in position before 19:00.

Is it free to watch?

Yes - large stretches of riverbank on both the Edogawa (Tokyo) and Ichikawa (Chiba) sides are free, though the central zone directly opposite the launch site is ticket-only. Free spots go fast, so arrive by mid-afternoon.

Where is the best place to watch?

For the closest full-frontal view, book a paid seat on the Edogawa side near Shinozaki; the best free options are the Shinozaki-area riverbank and the lawn of adjacent Shinozaki Park, while the Ichikawa side across the river is slightly less crowded with an equally good view.

How do I buy tickets?

Edogawa-side seats (JPY 2,000-26,000) are on Rakuten Ticket from 13 June to 28 July 2026; Ichikawa-side seats (JPY 5,000-25,000) are on CN Play Guide from 10 June. Both sites are Japanese-only, so non-Japanese speakers should ask a Japanese-speaking friend or hotel concierge to help, and choose e-tickets since paper tickets are mailed to Japanese addresses.

What happens if it rains?

Light rain does not stop the show; it is cancelled only in severe weather such as storm warnings, strong sustained winds or lightning, in which case paid tickets are refunded. There is no alternate rain date announced, so check the official site and the ward's social media on the day.

How many fireworks are launched?

About 14,000 shells - among the biggest displays in greater Tokyo - packed into just 65 minutes and arranged into seven themed segments set to music.

See more fireworks in the area: Tokyo Fireworks Festivals 2026 · Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026

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