Written by Aarohi Narain
Beachside fireworks await only 90 minutes from central Tokyo.
What happens?
Every summer, Chigasaki’s shoreline lights up. The Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival is best known for its suichū kujaku — underwater peacock fireworks that fan out just above the sea surface like glowing tail feathers. These are paired with starmine displays: rapid-fire bursts of color launched in succession to create a shimmering wall of light across the night sky.
Schedule 2025
The fireworks take place on August 2 from 7:30 p.m. The display will last around 40 minutes, concluding at 8:10 p.m.
However, this is subject to change based on weather conditions.
How to get there
From Shinjuku Station, take the Odakyu Line to Fujisawa Station, then switch to the Tōkaidō Line headed for Atami. Alight at Chigasaki Station. From there, it’s a 20- to 25-minute walk to the beach, or you can hop on a community bus and get off at Southern Beach Entrance. Departures are scheduled every 30 minutes. The entire journey should take around 90 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.