Kanagawa Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Kanagawa in 2026? This calendar lists 7 fireworks festivals across Kanagawa, with dates running from July 10, 2026 (Fri) to October 10, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Atsugi Ayu Festival Grand Fireworks Display with about 10,000 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.
Kanagawa Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamakura Fireworks Festival 第78回鎌倉花火大会 |
July 10, 2026 (Fri) 19:20-20:10 Confirmed |
Yuigahama Beach and Zaimokuza Beach, Kamakura coast Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line / Enoden Line) |
2,500 | Free (paid reserved seats also sold) | Official site |
| Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks 2026久里浜ペリー祭花火大会 |
July 11, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:00 Confirmed |
Kurihama Bay area (Perry Park, Kurihama Wharf) Keikyu Kurihama Station (Keikyu Kurihama Line) |
7,000 | Free (paid sponsor seats: chair 3,000 yen, pair 9,000 yen) | Official site |
| Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival 第37回小田原酒匂川花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:10-20:10 Confirmed |
Sakawa River Sports Square (near Odawara Ohashi Bridge) Kamonomiya Station (JR Tokaido Line), approx. 15 min walk |
— | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival 第52回サザンビーチちがさき花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:20-20:10 Confirmed |
Southern Beach Chigasaki Chigasaki Station (JR Tokaido Line / Sagami Line), approx. 20 min walk |
— | Free (paid seats from 3,500 yen) | Official site |
| Minatomirai Festival 2026 (Minato Mirai Smart Festival) みなとみらいフェスティバル2026（みなとみらいスマートフェスティバル） |
August 24, 2026 (Mon) 19:10-19:55 (fireworks; event 16:30-20:00) Confirmed |
Rinko Park, Cup Noodles Museum Park and Yokohama Hammerhead area, Minato Mirai 21 waterfront Minatomirai Station (Minatomirai Line) |
— | Main viewing venues are paid areas (tickets 12,000-48,000 yen) | Official site |
| Sagamihara Noryo Fireworks Festival 第53回相模原納涼花火大会 |
September 5, 2026 (Sat) 19:00- (end time not yet announced) Confirmed |
Sagami River upstream of Takatabashi Bridge, Suigo-Tana, Chuo Ward Hashimoto Station (JR Yokohama Line / Keio Line), then bus |
8,000 | Free (paid sponsor area tickets available) | Official site |
| Atsugi Ayu Festival Grand Fireworks Display 第80回あつぎ鮎まつり大花火大会 |
October 10, 2026 (Sat) TBD (evening; launch time not yet announced) Confirmed |
Confluence of the Sagami, Nakatsu and Koayu rivers Hon-Atsugi Station (Odakyu Odawara Line), approx. 15 min walk |
10,000 | Free (paid seats expected, details not yet announced) | 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.