Kita Fireworks Festival

There’s no rule that fireworks festivals have to be at the peak of summer, which means we can enjoy them on a crisp autumn evening on the Arakawa Riverbank close to Akabane Station.

What happens?

Around 10,000 fireworks will be shot into the sky to popular music, eleborate lighting effects, and drones.

The fireworks begin at 6:30 p.m. and around 10,000 bolts burst into the sky before finishing at 7:30 p.m. The festival goes ahead rain or shine, but organizers warn it will be canceled outright — with no rescheduled date — in the event of heavy rain, strong wind, lightning, or other severe weather.

Where can I see the fireworks for free?

There will be two free viewing areas on the Kawaguchi side and the Akabane side. However, the closest area to the launch site will be reserved for paid seats. Ticket sales for local residents start on July 17, and general ticket sales begin on July 24.

Tickets 2026

Some ticket types have sold out, but if you’re visiting from overseas, you’re in luck — this year’s fireworks have a designated ticket for you. Purchase your tickets online here (from ¥12,000). Note that this ticketing option is not available to Japanese nationals.

Prices start at around ¥3,300 per person and go up to ¥33,000 for pair seats.

How to get there

There is a free shuttle bus from Kawaguchi Motogo Station to the venue (Kawaguchi side).

The organizers recommend coming from Kita Akabane Station if you are aiming for the free viewing area, but both paid and free seating can also be accessed by Akabane Station in 20 to 25 minutes (although it is expected to be very crowded).

The fireworks will be set off from Iwabuchi Watergate Baseball Field.

No bicycles or other vehicles are allowed near the area on the day.