Written by TC Team
It has been announced that the Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival will be revived in 2026. It was last held in 2015 — more than 10 years ago.
What to expect
No concrete details have yet been released for this iteration of the festival, but we do know it will be held to celebrate the 80th year of the Chuo ward’s government. The event originally took place in August each year, but for 2026, there have been talks of moving it to autumn.
In the past, around 12,000 fireworks went up in smoke and flames over 80 minutes in one of the capital’s most scenic fireworks spectaculars.
Where to watch the fireworks for free
The official watching venues, which held roughly 115,000 people charged plenty for the privilege, but since the festival was over the water, there were vantage points everywhere. People booked out hotels and boats for this many months in advance. Our picks for the best free viewing were the beach in Odaiba or the area in front of the LaLaPort shopping center in Toyosu.
How to get there
The exact location of the fireworks for 2026 is still under consideration.
In 2015, one of the less squishy subway lines — the Toei Oedo Line became about as cozy as the Yamanote Line at 8 a.m. The closest station — Kachidoki — was crowded beyond belief, so organizers advised using Tsukishima Station on the Yurakucho Line or Toyosu Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 237 m from Odaiba-kaihinkōen Station Yurikamome (U6)
- 435 m from Tokyo-teleport Station JR Rinkai Line (R4)
- 0.7 km from Daiba Station Yurikamome (U7)
