Written by TC Team
The annual Kōtō Ward Fireworks Festival sees around 6,000 fireworks go off.
What to expect
The Kōtō Fireworks Festival is about a third of the size of Tokyo’s biggest fireworks festivals. It’s still a good, colorful show in a nice spot — Sunamachi Mizube Park, near the Arakawa River.
Tickets 2026
Ticketing info for this year is yet to be released. Typically, though, you won’t be allowed near the venue without a ticket, and Kōtō residents get first dibs. The lottery for free seats for ward residents ends on June 20, but tickets for paid seating (¥5,000) will go on sale on July 19 (9,000 seats, for ward residents). If there are any tickets left, the general public will get a chance at snatching them up from August 1.
Schedule 2026
The ceremony begins at 7 p.m. and the fireworks off at 7:10 p.m., lasting around 50 minutes.
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)
