Since its inception in 1917, the Kawaguchiko Lake Festival has become a hallmark of summer in the region, renowned for hosting the grandest fireworks display among the Fuji Five Lakes. With the majestic Mount Fuji as its backdrop, this festival features around 10,000 fireworks, including musical fireworks and large-scale pyrotechnics, which create stunning reflections on the lake's surface.
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Highlights of the Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival
The Kawaguchiko Lake Festival (or Kawaguchiko Kojosai) offers a diverse array of firework displays, including spectacular starmine fireworks, large shells, and musical starmine performances. Each brings its unique charm to the night sky, promising a visual feast for all attendees.
- Date: August 5, 2024
- Time: 7:45 PM - 8:40 PM
- Venue: Launch will be from the easternmost portion of Lake Kawaguchi
- Admission: Free of charge
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A Feast for the Senses
In addition to the breathtaking fireworks, the festival boasts a variety of food stalls, each offering delicious and unique treats. These stalls add to the festive atmosphere, making the event an all-encompassing sensory delight. Whether you're there for the pyrotechnics or the culinary creations, the Kawaguchiko Lake Festival ensures an unforgettable summer experience.
We recommend traveling to Lake Kawaguchi by bus or train. You can expect a 2-hour ride headed for Kawaguchiko Station, with departures from Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station and Tokyo Station. Don't miss out on this enchanting celebration of summer, where the awe-inspiring beauty of Mount Fuji meets the dazzling artistry of fireworks.
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Address
Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, 401-0301
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Nearest Station
Kawaguchiko Station (Kawaguchiko Line (Fujikyuko))
1 minute on foot
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Address
Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, 401-0301
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