Tokyo Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Tokyo in 2026? This calendar lists 8 fireworks festivals across Tokyo, with dates running from May 30, 2026 (Sat) to September 12, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Sumida River Fireworks Festival with about 20,000 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.
Tokyo Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adachi Fireworks Festival 足立の花火（第48回） |
May 30, 2026 (Sat) 19:20-20:20 Confirmed |
Arakawa Riverside (between the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line rail bridge and Nishiarai Bridge), Senju side Kita-Senju Station (JR / Tokyo Metro) or Nishiarai Station (Tobu Skytree Line) |
13,000 | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Sumida River Fireworks Festival 隅田川花火大会（第49回） |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:30 Confirmed |
Sumida River (Venue 1: Sakurabashi Bridge to Kototoibashi Bridge; Venue 2: Komagatabashi Bridge to Umayabashi Bridge), near Asakusa Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line) |
20,000 | Free (paid sponsor seats available) | Official site |
| Katsushika Fireworks Festival 葛飾納涼花火大会（第60回） |
July 28, 2026 (Tue) 19:20-20:30 Confirmed |
Shibamata Baseball Field, Edogawa Riverside (Shibamata 7-17-13) Shibamata Station (Keisei Kanamachi Line, 10 min walk) |
20,000 | Free (paid reserved seats available) | Official site |
| Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 江戸川区花火大会（第51回） |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:20 Confirmed |
Edogawa Riverside (near Metropolitan Shinozaki Park), Kami-Shinozaki 1-25 Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) |
14,000 | Free (paid seats 2,000-26,000 yen) | Official site |
| Itabashi Fireworks Festival いたばし花火大会（第67回） |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:30 Confirmed |
Arakawa Riverside, Itabashi City Takashimadaira Station (Toei Mita Line) |
15,000 | Free (paid reserved seats; unreserved paid seats 2,000 yen) | Official site |
| Hachioji Fireworks Festival 八王子花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:15 Confirmed |
Fujimori Park (Hachioji Fujimori Athletics Stadium), Daimachi 2-2 Yamada Station (Keio Takao Line) or Nishi-Hachioji Station (JR Chuo Line) |
4,000 | Free (paid sponsor seats available) | Official site |
| Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival 2026 2026 神宮外苑花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:30 (fireworks; stadium gates open from 15:00-16:00) Confirmed |
Meiji Jingu Gaien (Jingu Stadium and Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium) Sendagaya / Shinanomachi Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line), Gaiemmae / Aoyama-itchome Station (Tokyo Metro) |
10,000 | Paid (tickets required for stadium venues with live music performances) | Official site |
| Chofu City of Film Fireworks Festival 映画のまち調布 花火（第41回調布花火） |
September 12, 2026 (Sat) 18:15-19:15 Confirmed |
Tama River area, Chofu City Chofu Station or Keio-Tamagawa Station (Keio 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.