Written by TC Team
One of Tokyo’s most immersive fireworks shows, the Katsushika Summer Fireworks Festival is a late-July fixture on the Edogawa riverbank. Its 60th edition, in 2026, paired the fireworks with a show of roughly 1,300 drones.
What happens?
The annual Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival sees an impressive 20,000 fireworks go off and almost 800,000 spectators set to watch them. The seating sits unusually close to the launch site, so you feel the big ones as much as see them.
For the 60th anniversary, the program included a show of around 1,300 drones produced by Red Cliff, the company behind Expo 2025’s drone flights. Note that the event is canceled, not postponed, in bad weather.
Tickets
Prices for the next edition aren’t out yet. In 2026 there were several types of paid seating:
- ¥5,000–¥12,000 for a pipe-chair seat
- ¥10,000–¥16,000 for a 2-person mat
- ¥18,000–¥30,000 for a 4-person mat
- ¥27,000 for a 6-person mat
General sales run until 7 p.m. on the day of the festival (first come, first served), online via Ticket Pia or at 7-Eleven stores — note that small system and issuance fees are added per ticket. Details here.
Where can I see the Katsushika Fireworks Festival for free?
If you want a guaranteed good view, it’s worth getting a ticket. In previous years there have been free viewing areas either side of the paid seating, and we expect the same at the next edition — but two things to know: claiming spots in advance is no longer allowed — sheets left out before the day get removed — so stake your claim in person on the day (locals aim for early-to-mid afternoon). Also, some areas on the far (Matsudo) side of the river are off-limits for safety, so follow the signs and staff directions.
How to get there
The fireworks will take place at the Shibamata Baseball Ground near the Edogawa River — just 10 minutes from Keisei Shibamata Station.
Note that dates, times, and prices are subject to change, so make sure to check the official website before you go.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
