Written by Jane Pipkin
The Minato Mirai Smart Fireworks Festival celebrates the charms of Yokohama.
What happens?
The fireworks are held on the first Monday of August each year. The fireworks will go off around 7:30 p.m. and last 25 minutes. As well as the main display, there are a host of other things happening. Full schedule to be released.
Schedule 2025
- 17:30: Performance by the Kanagawa University Wind Orchestra
- 18:30: Jazz show by Luis Valle and Afro-Cubamigos
- From 19:00: DJ Tei
- 19:30: Fireworks start
Tickets
There are some locations around the general Minato Mirai area where you can see the fireworks for free. However, for the best views, you need to purchase a ticket. Prices vary depending on the number of people and the location. The cheapest tickets are the ones for the Rinko Park area and the Cup Noodles Museum, which both cost ¥5,000 per person.
Tickets will be on sale from 10 a.m. on June 26 for the cheaper seats and 10 a.m. on June 4 for the more expensive ones. Please check the official website for more details.
How to get there
This event takes place around the Minato Mirai area. To get there, take the Minato Mirai Line to Minato Mirai Station and walk up to 5 minutes.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.
