See the new year bright and early with around 500 fireworks at the Yokosuka Countdown! One last festival for 2024, before 2025 brings a new year and new you. What to expect Like all big holidays in Japan, nothing is complete without all the festival trimmings. There will be food stalls to stop at for your festival faves and stage events. As the night moves on, the ships in the harbor will light up with unique New Year illuminations before a midnight countdown complete with a fireworks display and ships whistling. How to get there The Yokosuka Countdown will be held at Verny Park. The closest station is Yokosuka Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, followed by a quick 2-minute walk over to the park.