The annual Kōtō Ward Fireworks Festival will see 6,000 fireworks going off — making it about a third of the size of Tokyo’s biggest fireworks festivals. It’s still a good, colorful show though, in a nice spot — Sunamachi Mizube Park, near the Arakawa River.
Tickets
All seating is reserved and costs ¥5,000. You won’t be allowed near the venue without a ticket. Kōtō residents will get first dibs when it comes to tickets. From August 1, tickets will go on general sale (if there are any left).
Where can I see the fireworks for free?
There will be almost no free spots near the launch point, but if you travel farther afield, you may get lucky. Kasai Bridge is a popular viewing spot, as well as the opposite river bank near Nishi-Kasai Station.
How to get there
The venue is 15 minutes from Minami-Sunamachi Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 1.3 km from Higashi-ōjima Station Shinjuku Line (S16)
- 1.6 km from Ōjima Station Shinjuku Line (S15)
- 1.7 km from Minami-sunamachi Station Tozai Line (T15)
