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There's no better way to enjoy summer evenings in Japan than with a lit-up sky, the ocean, a yukata, and festival stalls. If you want that anime-esque fireworks vibe, then head to these top-listed sea and beachside festivals. Yokohama and surrounding areas easily rival their Tokyo counterparts, with the perk of being less crowded -- and often easier to watch. Pro tip: Get your fill of beach and fireworks easily on a day tour to Atami from Tokyo, which includes the fireworks and other attractions. Or choose an excursion that stops at either Kamakura or Hakone. 1. Minato Mirai Smart Fireworks Festival 20,000 fireworks August 4, 2025 Minato Mirai, Yokohama Yokohama's biggest party arrives in the form of the Minato Mirai Smart Festival. Not only will this celebration have a 25-minute fireworks display, but it will also feature street performances and a DJ. The best spots require tickets, which start at . 2. Kanazawa Fireworks Festival 3,500 fireworks August 30, 2025 Umi-no-Kōen, Kanazawa Held in the southern area of Yokohama, this display takes place at the only swimming beach in the city: Umi-no-Kōen, or Marine Park. There will be 3,500 fireworks launched into the sea air for an hour-long dazzling display. Marine Park will have food stalls and plenty of drinks to sustain the summer revelers, so you can choose to bring a picnic or enjoy the street-food offerings. Note: If the weather is bad, the show will be canceled rather than postponed. The nearest stations are Uminokōen-shibaguchi, Uminokōen-minami guchi, or Hakkeijima. 3. Yokohama Night Flowers Undisclosed number of fireworks (but plenty) Throughout the year Osanbashi Pier or Shinko Pier, Yokohama What used to be a massive one-off fireworks festival has since turned into a year-long event, with displays lasting a full five minutes on certain nights. Check out our listing for the schedule. 4. Yokohama Port Festival 3,000 fireworks June 2 Rinko Park, Yokohama One to bookmark for future visits -- the annual Yokohama Port Festival lasts for around three days and commemorates the port's opening to foreign trade on June 2, 1859. To further commemorate the event, there is a fireworks show. While the number of shots is modest (around 3,000), the performances, events, and infectious merriment will have you sticking around before and after the display. Pro tip: See what else there is to do in Yokohama, and make the most of your night out. 5. Kamakura Fireworks 2,500 fireworks July 18, 2025 Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura Smaller scale, and outside Yokohama, yes, but a fireworks display on a beach is too good to turn down. The Kamakura fireworks display takes place at Yuigahama, with plenty of good viewing spots on the beach or in Kamakura Seaside Park just behind it. Pro tip: This is a great way to end a day of exploring Kamakura. The nearest station is Yuigahama or Wadazuka. 6. Hakone Ashinoko Summer Festival 2,500 fireworks each day July 35–August 5, 2025 Moto-Hakone If you prefer mountains to beaches, then you might opt for fireworks in the Hakone area -- just a couple hours away from Tokyo. This Ashinoko Summer Festival is one of the biggest events of the year in Hakone and includes fireworks spanning a week, along with rituals, stalls, atmospheric lanterns, and a shrine torii gate on fire. In the same month, Hakone also hosts another popular festival. 7. Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival 7,000 fireworks May 22, 2025 Zushi Beach, Zushi This fireworks display by the beach kicks off summer in style each year. The 45-minute set shows off 7,000 fireworks. There is a paid seating area, but there are also places on the sand you can settle down for free. 8. Miura Beach Fireworks Festival 2,000 fireworks (est.) August 7, 2025 Miura Beach, Miura Lasting just 30 minutes, the fireworks at Miura Beach (Miura Kaigan) are small but mighty. Expect colorful shots coming from underwater, as well as typical star mines. You are free to sit anywhere on the sand as you watch the show unfold over the ocean. Note: It'll take you around an hour and a half from central Tokyo. 9. Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival 2,000 fireworks August 2, 2025 Southern Beach, Chigasaki As with many of these festivals on the ocean, the Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks boasts blooming underwater "peacock" fireworks. Rows upon rows of food stalls will greet you at Chigasaki Beach, around a 20-minute walk from the station. The area can get cramped, so try to be on time, and if you feel like helping out the community, there will be a beach clean-up at around 6 a.m. the next day. 10. Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival 5,000 fireworks August 2, 2025 Kurihama, Yokosuka In 1853, Commodore Matthew Perry landed in Kurihama, Yokosuka, and opened trade with the United States. Along with the estimated 5,000 fireworks to mark the event, there will be a ceremony and a day and night bazaar in the shopping streets near the station. Free viewing areas are available at Kurihama Beach and Perry Park. 11. Sakawa River Odawara Fireworks Festival 10,000 fireworks (est.) August 2, 2025 Sakawa River, Odawara Odawara sits on the coast and while it isn't known for its beaches, these fireworks are set off along the Sakawa River near the sea. Most seating is paid for at Sakawa River Sports Ground, but there will be some free spots. The display lasts for an impressive 50 minutes and features music along with a spectacular finale. 12. Atami and Izu Fireworks Festivals Undisclosed July 25 and August 5, 8, 18, and 25 (2025 summer dates) Sun Beach, Atami (and other Izu spots) If you want to make the extra effort, a bit farther south along the Izu Peninsula, you can feel soft sand and see beachside fireworks. These are some of the best beaches near Tokyo and are known for running regular fireworks during summer (and sometimes even into winter). Atami Marine Sea Fireworks is the most popular event. In summer, the beach in Atami fills with daytrippers and overnighters for engrossing 15-minute displays. Also, catch these Izu beach fireworks nearby: Izu Yugawara (at Izumi Park): July 26 at 8:40 p.m. Mt. Izu (at Izusan Port): July 27 at 8:20 p.m. and August 3 at 8:20 p.m. Izu-Taga (at Taga Bay): August 12 at 8:20 p.m. Ajiro (at Ajiro Bay): August 16 at 8:30 p.m. Bonus: Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 1,800 fireworks Mid-October (2025 dates to be confirmed) Katase Enoshima Beachfront, Katase-Enoshima With around 1,800 fireworks against the backdrop of Enoshima Island, Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival is an annual favorite of the Shōnan region. Said to have started in the early 20th century, it attracts tens of thousands annually so it's recommended to arrive well before the fireworks show starts at 6 p.m. A regular highlight is Shōnan's only two-shaku firework, which bursts to a size of around 480 meters in diameter. This article was first published in 2017, and last updated in May 2025 by Alex Ziminski. While we do our best to ensure it's correct, information is subject to change.