Ibaraki Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Ibaraki in 2026? This calendar lists 6 fireworks festivals across Ibaraki, with dates running from July 25, 2026 (Sat) to November 7, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Tonegawa Grand Fireworks Festival with about 30,000 fireworks. Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Ibaraki Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mito Kairakuen Fireworks Festival (Mito Komon Festival) 第66回水戸黄門まつり 水戸偕楽園花火大会 |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:30 Confirmed |
Lake Senba, Senba Park Mito Station (JR Joban Line), approx. 15 min walk |
— | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Koga Fireworks Festival 第21回古河花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:20-20:30 Confirmed |
Koga Golf Links (Watarase River riverbed) Koga Station (JR Utsunomiya Line), approx. 25 min walk |
— | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Joso Kinugawa Fireworks Festival 第59回常総きぬ川花火大会 |
September 12, 2026 (Sat) TBD (evening; details not yet announced) Confirmed |
Kinu River riverside, Mitsukaido area Mitsukaido Station (Kanto Railway Joso Line) |
22,000 | Free (paid special seats available) | Official site |
| Tonegawa Grand Fireworks Festival 第39回利根川大花火大会 |
September 19, 2026 (Sat) 18:30-20:30 Confirmed |
Tone River riverbed, Sakai Town Tobu-Dobutsu-Koen Station (Tobu Skytree Line), then bus to Sakai Town |
30,000 | Ticketed reserved seats (main venue) | Official site |
| Oarai Marine Fireworks Festival 大洗海上花火大会2026 |
September 26, 2026 (Sat) 18:00-19:30 Confirmed |
Oarai Sun Beach Oarai Station (Kashima Rinkai Railway Oarai-Kashima Line) |
20,000 | Paid seats available | Official site |
| Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 第95回土浦全国花火競技大会 |
November 7, 2026 (Sat) 17:30-20:00 Confirmed |
Sakura River banks (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge) Tsuchiura Station (JR Joban Line) |
— | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.