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In Japan, fireworks festivals that convey Japanese traditions are held at various times around the country.
In this article, we will introduce not only the three major fireworks festivals in Japan, but also recommended fireworks festivals all across the country.
We will also introduce recommended accommodations for when you go to see the fireworks displays, as well as answers to frequently asked questions, so please use this as a reference.
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Among the many fireworks festivals held in Japan, there are some that are recognized for their history, scale, and technique and are known as the "Three Greatest Fireworks Festivals in Japan."
We will introduce the "Three Greatest Fireworks Festivals in Japan."
The first of the three major fireworks festivals in Japan is the National Fireworks Competition, also known as the "Omagari Fireworks." It is held every year on the last Saturday of August in Omagari, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture.
It is Japan's top fireworks festival, and awards such as the Prime Minister's Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award are given out by the Japanese government.
The Nagaoka Festival Fireworks Display in Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture is also one of the three major fireworks displays in Japan.
This is one of Japan's biggest fireworks festivals, held every year on August 8nd and 2rd, and is said to have started as a prayer for recovery from the war damage. This event also attracts many spectators from all over Japan.
The Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition, held every November in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals and is one of Japan's most famous fireworks festivals.
According to the official website, a total of about 2 fireworks are launched, including competition fireworks and entertainment fireworks.
In addition to the three major fireworks festivals in Japan, there are many other attractive fireworks festivals. Here we will introduce some of the most distinctive fireworks festivals in Japan.
*Photo courtesy of Toyako Town
The town of Toyako in Hokkaido hosts the Toyako Long Run Fireworks Festival, a rare fireworks festival in Japan that lasts for about six months.
During the festival, fireworks are set off over Lake Toya for 20 minutes every night. It is a popular festival with tourists from all over Japan. In 2025, it will be held from April 4th to October 28st.
The Lake Suwa Festival Fireworks Display is one of Japan's largest fireworks displays, held on the lakeside in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture.
From the 75th event onwards, the number of launches has not been made public, but in the past, the event has a record of launching 4 fireworks, the most in Japan.
The 2025 event is scheduled to take place on August 8th.
The fireworks display dedicated to Asahara Shrine is the "Katakai Festival Asahara Shrine Autumn Annual Festival Dedication Fireworks" in Niigata Prefecture. The largest fireworks in Japan are four shaku balls.
The 2025 fireworks display will be held on September 9th and 12th.
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, held on the last Saturday of July, is said to be the oldest fireworks festival in Japan.
This fireworks display attracts a lot of attention every year and is often featured in the Japanese news. There are two fireworks display venues, and about 2 fireworks are set off at each venue.
If you want to enjoy winter fireworks in Japan, there's the Chichibu Night Festival, which is considered one of Japan's three major float festivals.
The festival takes place over two days, on December 12nd and 2rd, and the fireworks display takes place on the 3rd, allowing you to enjoy a typically Japanese festival and fireworks display.
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The Ise Shrine National Fireworks Festival is a notable fireworks festival held in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and has also established itself as Japan's competitive fireworks festival.
This is one of the earliest summer fireworks festivals in Japan, held every July.
*Photo provided by: Osaka Tourism Bureau (Public Interest Foundation)
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, held on the Yodogawa River in Osaka, is one of the top fireworks festivals in the Kansai region and is run by a committee of volunteers.
Held in August, it has become a staple of summer in Japan, but due to the dates of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the 8 fireworks display will be held on October 2025th.
The Matsue Suigo Festival Lakeside Fireworks Display is a fireworks display held on Lake Shinji, the seventh largest lake in Japan, and is one of Japan's leading fireworks displays, where you can enjoy drone shows and lakeside fireworks.
The 2025 fireworks display will be held on August 8nd and 2rd.
If you want to enjoy Japan's fireworks festivals, choosing your accommodation is also important.
To make this a special experience in Japan, we will introduce facilities near the fireworks festival venues where you can enjoy outdoor experiences and facilities where large groups can stay.
Glamping Sotenkaiho is located on a hill overlooking the Sea of Japan, where you can spend a relaxing time staying in a dome-shaped tent.
There are also plenty of marine activities to enjoy, such as pizza-making, and enjoying the Japanese sea. You can fully enjoy a Japanese experience that is different from the excitement of a fireworks festival.
If you're going to see the Tsuchiura Fireworks Festival, one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, we recommend Glamping Hills Aura Terrace Ibaraki, which has 15 domes and cottages.
You can enjoy a one-of-a-kind glamping experience in Japan's first original tents and rooms equipped with a barrel-shaped "barrel sauna" made from wood imported from Finland.
If you want to watch the fireworks at Lake Toya, we recommend the Oku-Toya Club.
There are also private baths and outdoor saunas, allowing you to fully enjoy the great outdoors of Hokkaido, one of Japan's great prides. From July to October, which coincides with the fireworks festival period, you can also enjoy fruit picking at affiliated orchards.
Yatsugatake PRIVATE WOODS NADA, located at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake, known as one of Japan's leading highland resorts, is a facility you should check out along with the Nagano fireworks festival.
The cabin-style rooms come with a private semi-open-air bath and sauna. At the lavish BBQ using ingredients from Nagano, you can enjoy fresh Japanese ingredients to your heart's content.
After enjoying the traditional Japanese fireworks at the Chichibu Night Festival, one of Japan's most famous festivals, spend a luxurious time at Chichibu Bettei Komura.
The villa-style rooms, which exude the warmth of wood, come with a private pool, sauna, and semi-open-air bath, allowing you to spend a relaxing time while enjoying the natural beauty of Japan.
If you are going to the fireworks festival in Mie, we recommend Luxury Trailers Rikyu Ise, where you can experience trailer-type glamping.
Guests can also enjoy natural hot springs at the nearby inn, Ise Kaguraba Resort Sen no Mori, allowing them to enjoy the excitement of the fireworks festival combined with a typically Japanese relaxation experience.
Rinku no Yado MARUYA Izumisano is easily accessible from Kansai International Airport and is also an ideal base for visiting fireworks displays and sightseeing around Osaka.
The entire facility can be rented out exclusively and has a total of six rooms, including traditional Japanese tatami rooms and Western-style rooms, making it especially recommended for family trips, group trips, and club training camps.
Lakeside Glamping Izumo is a facility located on the shores of Lake Shinji, which is also the venue for the Matsue Suigo Festival Lakeside Fireworks Display and is one of Japan's 100 most scenic spots.
All rooms are equipped with saunas, so you can relax and enjoy the Japanese nature while enjoying the excitement of the fireworks display.
Finally, we will introduce some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding fireworks festivals in Japan. Please use this as reference when enjoying fireworks festivals in Japan.
At Japanese fireworks festivals, it's a good idea to bring drinks, insect repellent, and a folding umbrella in the summer, and hand warmers in the winter.
In the Japanese summer, take precautions against heatstroke by drinking plenty of water, even at night, and use insect repellent to protect yourself from mosquitoes. There are also many sudden rain showers in the summer, so we recommend bringing a folding umbrella when you go to a fireworks festival in Japan. In the winter, don't forget to take precautions against the cold.
To avoid the crowds around the fireworks festival venue, we recommend walking from a station or bus stop a little further away rather than from the station closest to the venue. The areas around Japanese fireworks festival venues tend to be very crowded.
It may also be a good idea to arrive before the fireworks display starts, or to wait a while after the display has finished before heading home.
I introduced Japanese fireworks festivals.
Using the information on Japanese fireworks festivals introduced here, find your favorite and enjoy the fireworks that light up the Japanese night sky.
*This column was created based on information as of June 2025.Please check the official website for the latest information on each facility.
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