Sat, Aug
02

Sakawa River Odawara Fireworks Festival

7:10pm – 8:00pm
Free

Synchronized music, summer night skies, and a glowing 300-meter Niagara finale — Odawara’s riverside fireworks are back.

What happens?

Set along the Sakawa River, this summer fireworks show blends colorful displays with music for a multisensory experience. The 50-minute program culminates in a spectacular 300-meter “Niagara” — a long line of fireworks that rain down in a waterfall of golden sparks.

Pro tip: See our complete Odawara guide to build out your day trip.

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Schedule 2025

The fireworks display will launch off on August 2, from 7:10 to 8 p.m. The event may be canceled in case of bad weather, and no backup date has been set.

Tickets 2025

Reserved seating for Sakawa River Sports Ground goes on sale in mid-June. There will be some free spots.

How to get there

The event venue, Sakawa River Sports Ground in Odawara City, is located a 15-minute walk from Kamonomiya Station.

From Shinjuku Station, hop on the Shōnan–Shinjuku Line until Chigasaki, then change to the Tōkaidō Line and alight at Kamonomiya Station.

Alternatively, you can take the Odakyu Line all the way down to Odawara Station, then take the bus bound for Joto Shako (departs every 30 minutes or so). Get off at Imai Bus Stop and walk 10 minutes.

Either route will take around 2 hours total, but taking the bus will save you around ¥700.

Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.

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