Hanabi Taikai 2025 summer schedule

Posted by PSEDEN

2025-05-29

On 2025-05-29

With summer, the seats spread across Japan Hanabi Taikai. From riverside performances in Tokyo to meticulous celebrations in Tokyo, these events attract millions of viewers each year, offering nights full of tradition, community spirit and breathtaking fireworks. Whether you are a first time visitor or an experienced festival visitor, you must attend the Hanabi Festival, which is a must for anyone looking to soak in Japanese summer magic. These are some of the most popular events that have taken place this summer.

Fireworks Festival this summer

Adachi Fireworks Festival 2025

Unlike previous years, the famous Adachi Fireworks Festival will be held in May this year to provide the audience with a more comfortable climate. 14,000 powerful fireworks are condensed into an hourly display, and guests can enjoy the vibrant night sky through the collaboration of fireworks and lasers. The closest fireworks show is on the Senju side, but it is highly recommended to watch from the Nishiarai side, where there is a wider river bed.

Date and time	May 31, 2025 ・19:20-20:20
price	Free
Place	Arakawa Nishiarai Bridge Green Space

44 Yokohama Open Port Festival

This year marks the 44th Yokohama Port Opening, a popular event in Yokohamaites aims to celebrate the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859 and to commemorate the history of their hometown. The three-day holiday finale will shoot about 2,500 fireworks at Rinko Park. Fireworks and drone performances will illuminate the night sky in the Mira Mile area.

Date and time	May 31 to June 2 ・19:20 ~
price	Free
Place	Collected parks

Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks 2025

The theme of 2025 is “J-Pop Best”, and fireworks will be with the 100th anniversary of the Week Era. Fireworks will sync with music on the huge horse racing track, about 2 km. All seats are reserved so you can enjoy the fireworks comfortably without worrying about the crowds, and people of all ages can enjoy the fireworks comfortably. The site is only a short walk from the nearest station, so it is easy to visit from the inside of Tokyo. In order to fully develop the world vision of music, the display of the fireworks show was carefully calculated based on color, shape, height and even afterglow, when the fireworks disappeared. The most noteworthy feature is the dynamic fireworks display, which has a shooting distance of only 100 meters and a 100 meters from the stands.

Date and time	July 2, 2025 at 19:30-20:40
price	¥5,000 and above
Place	JRA Tokyo Racecourse

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2025

The Sumidagwa Fireworks Festival has a 90-minute fireworks show, one of the largest fireworks festivals in Japan. The origin of this festival is “Ryogoku no Kawabiraki”, which began in 1733 and is the most prestigious fireworks festival in the Kanto region in terms of tradition and reputation. The festival features dynamic performances from fireworks manufacturers, which combines the exquisite skills of pyrotechnicians with the emotional landscape of the historical atmosphere of Edo. The fireworks contest on the first website is not to be missed, you can enjoy different fireworks at each of the two sites, depending on where you watch the fireworks and give you a different impression.

Date and time	July 26, 2025 ・19:00-20:30
price	Free
Place	Tato Riverside Sports Center

Omagari Fireworks Festival 2025

The Omagari Fireworks Festival is held in Daisy City, Akita Prefecture, and has been held since 1910 as a competition for fireworks technicians from all over Japan. Fireworks craftsmen have to make their own fireworks and bring them into the competition, where judgement will focus on design, color and creativity. The prestigious contest also won the Prime Minister’s award. The lens can enjoy a completely different fireworks show during the day and at night. In particular, daytime fireworks are rare in Japan, which is a delicate competition, and beauty is not through light but smoke.

Date and time	August 30, 2025 at 17:10-21:30
price	Free
Place	Ono Riverside Longkuchi Sports Park

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival 2025

The Nagaoka Fireworks Festival, held from August 2-3, is a memorial service for those who died in the Nagaoka air strike, thanking those who have worked hard to rebuild such a hard and lasting peace. Stand seats were established on both sides of the Shinano River so that fireworks could be viewed from both directions. This is a rare fireworks field show that takes advantage of the Shinano River by using many impressive Shaku-Dama or “large balls”.

Date and time	August 2, 2-03 ・19:20-21:10
price	Free
Place	Shinanogawa Kasen Park

Tenjin Festival 2025

Tenjin Festival, held at the Tenmangu Shrine in Osaka, has a history of more than 1,000 years and is one of the three major festivals in Japan. On the first day of the event, praying in the safety and prosperity of the shrine, the second day, the celebrations did begin with parades and fireworks. Tenjin Festival is a celebration of the river parade with 100 ships and fireworks. There are many other unique fireworks throughout the firework wonder.

Date and time	July 24th to 25th 15:00 ~
price	Free
Place	Kema Sakuranomiya Park

Tips for the best firework viewing experience

Arrival early: The popular attractions quickly filled up and brought a large crowd – bringing a picnic blanket before sunset and bringing out a good viewing spot in a good viewing spot.
Wearing Yukata: Wear traditional summer kimonos for sale or rent near the event area to embrace the festive spirit.
Bring snacks and drinks: Festive food is everywhere, but the lines can be long. Bringing your own refreshments can save time and money and keep you hydrated during the summer heat.
Check the shipping plan: Trains and buses can be packed after the event, so please learn about your route home and consider part of the walk.
Respect Space: Clean yourself up and pay attention to local etiquette. Many activities offer garbage bags or designated bins.

Hanabi Taikai 2025 summer schedule