The annual Kōtō Ward Fireworks Festival sees 6,000 fireworks go off -- making it 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 2025 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 () will go on sale on July 19 (9000 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 2025 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.