Written by Jane Pipkin
Watch fireworks while vibing to J-pop tunes from across history at the Tokyo Racecourse Fireworks.
What happens?
Every year, this large-scale fireworks event has a different theme. This year’s theme is the 50th anniversary of Japanese pop and rock musician Shogo Hamada.
Expect to see fireworks of all colors, shapes, and sizes, as well as some cutting-edge technology. Add this vibrant and nostalgic display to your summer schedule.
Tickets
Prices for tickets vary depending on the seat type and number of guests. They start at ¥5,000 for Fuchu citizens and go up to ¥50,000 for a premium group seat for four people. The more reasonably-priced tickets are Seat Ticket A, ¥7,700, and Seat Ticket S, ¥8,800.
Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The premium ticket types have sold out, but you can still gt Seat Ticket A and S types. Buy your tickets through the official website.
Schedule
The venue opens at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. and typically lasts for around one hour.
How to get there
Tokyo Racecourse is a 2-minute walk away from Fuchūkeiba-seimommae Station, located on the Keiō Keibajō Line. You can also take the JR Musashino Line or Nambu Line to Fuchu-Honmachi Station and walk approximately 5 minutes from the special ticket gate.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.- 0.6 km from Fuchūkeiba-seimommae Station Keiō Keibajō Line (KO46)
- 0.9 km from Fuchū-Hommachi Station JR Nambu Line (JN20)Musashino Line (JM35)
- 1.1 km from Higashi-Fuchū Station Keiō Line (KO23)Keiō Keibajō Line (KO23)
