This fireworks festival, revived as the "Memories Fireworks Festival," was once a local tradition held annually until 20 years ago. Now in its fourth year since its return, the festival has a special feature: the number of fireworks launched corresponds to the number of children born in 2023 in Hirakata, Takatsuki, and Katano cities. With the wish to "continue the festival for the next 100 years and bring the city to life," 5,065 fireworks were launched in 2025, with an estimated 250,000 attendees. The event takes place at two venues: Hirakata and Takatsuki. 



Before the fireworks, each venue hosts a variety of activities, including the Suito Music Festival (featuring live performances), food trucks, and drink stalls. For a more immersive experience, there are also paid viewing areas offering exclusive amenities like private restrooms and food booths, which have been expanded for convenience. Additionally, there are "inbound seats" designed for international visitors.

This artistic fireworks event, held at Rinku Park in Izumisano City, Osaka, is a spectacular fusion of traditional Japanese fireworks and synchronized music, creating a new form of "artistic culture." Now in its fourth year and renamed the "Osaka Great Sky Art Fireworks," the fireworks will be launched from a floating barge, with the park's seaside location providing wide, unobstructed views. This year, the display has been upgraded with more fireworks and enhanced effects, offering 50 minutes of non-stop fireworks.



Rinku Park, located across from Kansai International Airport, is a perfect spot for viewing the show, with no obstacles blocking the view. The park is also known as one of Japan's top sunset spots, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the sunset before the fireworks.

Set against the sea breeze and glittering waves of Wakayama Marina City, this annual show fuses fireworks, music, and ocean views into one dazzling nighttime spectacle. Each display is choreographed to hit songs, with this year’s lineup featuring artists like Hoshimachi Suisei, HANA, Uru, and Ado.

Viewing is free, but tour packages add even more fun! Consider our recommendation below, which includes fruit-picking and an excursion to Oishi Kogen before the main show, for a full day of excitement and illumination.

This unique fireworks festival offers a cruise on Japan's largest lake, Lake Biwa, with fireworks launched from a secret location. The event first took place in December 2022 and is now in its 8th edition. One of the highlights is the synchronized fireworks display set to music, featuring selections from movie soundtracks and Japanese anime. To enjoy the fireworks, you must purchase a boarding ticket. On November 22, four ships will be available: Michigan, Bianca, Ichiban Maru, and Shiki.

Returning to the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, this spectacular Kansai fireworks event transforms the sky into a living canvas with 15,000 fireworks and precise music synchronization down to 1/100 of a second. The show combines brilliant pyrotechnics with 3D drone art, enhanced lighting, and immersive staging that surrounds the audience in light and sound. Visitors can also enjoy street-food stalls, dining areas, and stage performances before the 7 PM show for a full-day festival of art, flavor, and fireworks.

The Tone River Fireworks Festival is one of Japan's largest fireworks events, drawing around 300,000 visitors each year. Four renowned fireworks masters—Yamazaki Fireworks (Ibaraki), Nomura Fireworks (Ibaraki), Beniya Aoki Fireworks (Nagano), and Marugo (Yamanashi)—will launch an impressive 30,000 fireworks, lighting up the night sky over Sakai Town. Various paid seating options are available for viewing.

The Oarai Fireworks Festival (OARAI HANABI FES) is not just about fireworks—it also features live music, a beach sauna, and a food festival. Held with paid seating at the historic Oarai Fireworks Festival, it offers a stunning display of 15,000 fireworks, including the enchanting reflection of the fireworks on the ocean. There are various ticket options, including fireworks-only, fireworks & live music, or sauna-only, so you can choose based on your interests.

This fireworks festival takes place along the banks of the Arakawa River in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture. Organized by the Youth Division of the Konosu Chamber of Commerce, the event aims to promote local industry and inspire dreams and hope for children. Now in its 22nd year, the festival will feature 20,000 fireworks, with the grand finale including the "Ootori Ranbu" display—300 consecutive shakudama fireworks (each with a burst diameter of about 550 meters at 600 meters high) and a massive four-shakudama (with a burst diameter of 800 meters at 800 meters high) to conclude the show. Paid viewing seats are available at Nukata Sports Ground, directly across from the launch site, while free seats are located just below Onaribashi Bridge, though views of the lower fireworks may be obstructed.

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Chikusei City, this year’s Tokyo Chikusei Fireworks lights up the autumn sky with a stunning 20,001 fireworks + 20 special shells. A beloved Ibaraki tradition, the show features large-ball displays, rapid-fire sequences, and music-synchronized fireworks that fill the night with color and rhythm. The festive atmosphere draws friends, couples, and photographers alike, all eager to capture the incredible views and lively energy that makes this one of the region’s signature fall events.

This fireworks festival, held annually in early November in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki, is one of Japan's three major fireworks competitions, attracting around 450,000 visitors from across the country. As a competition-based event, it showcases top-tier fireworks displays, crafted with high-level technical skill. Pyrotechnicians from all over Japan compete in three categories: "Starmine," where hundreds of fireworks are launched in sync with music, the single-shot "10-Shaku-dama," judged on its color and arrangement when fully bloomed, and the innovative "Creative Fireworks," featuring unique designs like character shapes. The displays are judged by a panel, with the results posted on the official website the following day.

In addition to the competition, other special performances include the wide starmine "Tsuchiura Hanabi-zukushi" and a grand finale fireworks show. About 20,000 fireworks will be launched during the event, with English announcements provided for international visitors. Outside the viewing area, food stalls create a festive atmosphere.

The Atami Sea Fireworks Festival has become one of Japan’s most enduring and beloved displays, held several times throughout the year (2025 marks its 74th year!) This November, you can catch it on the 3 and 24, 2025, and enjoy as Atami Bay transforms into a natural amphitheater of sound and light.

The show features an exciting sequence of color, shape, and rhythm, culminating in the dramatic "Grand Aerial Niagara" finale. Visitors can enjoy the display from Atami Sun Beach, Atami Port, Shinsui Park, or along the Coastal Promenade, each offering unforgettable views of this historic fireworks tradition.

Held annually in late November, the Nagano Ebisuko Fireworks Festival, dating back to the late 19th century and considered one of Japan’s top three autumn fireworks events, marks the grand finale of Japan’s fireworks season. More than 15,000 fireworks light up the crisp autumn sky in a two-hour spectacle of light, sound, and artistry.

The show features massive No. 8 shells, music-synchronized star mines, and vivid color bursts that illuminate the sky. Visitors can visit just for the show, or make the most of it with a tour package including visits to scenic autumn-leaf spots like Lake Kawaguchiko, Zenko-ji Temple, and Karuizawa Unba Pond (see tour details below).

This fireworks festival takes place at Moerenuma Park, a sculptural masterpiece designed by Isamu Noguchi, located on the outskirts of Sapporo. The event features artistic fireworks crafted by Japan’s top pyrotechnicians, meticulously synchronized to the rhythm and tone of the accompanying music. This year, for the first time in the world, there will be a unique collaboration between human beatboxing and fireworks.

As autumn in Hokkaido can be chilly with large temperature drops at night, it's recommended to bring warm clothing for the evening. Moerenuma Park is expansive, and it takes about 15 minutes to walk from the entrance to the viewing area, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Katakai Festival, held in Ojiya City, Niigata Prefecture, is an autumn festival of Asahara Shrine in Katakai Town, where the fireworks are offered as a dedication to the shrine. Traditional rituals take place throughout the day, including the "Tama Okuri" procession, where fireworks are presented to the shrine, and the "Tsubuhiki" ceremony to pray for the safe launch of the fireworks. Over the course of two days, approximately 15,000 fireworks will be launched.

The highlight of both nights is the massive four-shakudama firework, launched at 10:00 PM, with a burst diameter and height of around 800 meters, creating an impressive spectacle. Visitors can also enjoy food stalls near the shrine, making it a festive experience.

This fireworks festival takes place at Torinoumi Park in Watari Town, Miyagi Prefecture, a park built on land affected by the tsunami from the Great East Japan Earthquake. As a symbol of recovery, the park continues to evolve through various community efforts. For 50 minutes, some of Japan's top pyrotechnicians will deliver a dynamic and artistic fireworks display, with non-stop launches set to a lively pace.

Visitors can also enjoy local flavors at the "Miyagi Gourmet Market" and the "Harakomeshi Festival," featuring specialties from Watari Town. In addition to viewing seats, there are convenient access options such as shuttle bus tickets (starting at 2,000 yen) and a "Park & Ride" service with round-trip transportation for 4,000 yen.

The 38th Yatsushiro National Fireworks Competition will paint the Kumagawa skies with over 14,000 fireworks, making it one of Japan’s most dazzling displays. As the only national fireworks contest in western Japan, thirty top pyrotechnicians from across the country compete in grand spectacles, launching towering 5-shaku and 10-shaku shells and intricate star mines.

With vibrant music-synchronized shows, drone shows, opening fireworks, and a special starmine ceremony to mark Yatsushiro City’s 20th anniversary, the night becomes an immersive festival of light and sound.

For the best view, booking a tour bus package is highly recommended. Options include a round-trip bus plan with reserved seats, or a castle-tour plan combining a visit to the historic Yatsushiro Castle Ruins before the main event. See package details below to find the plan for your schedule.

Known as Kyushu’s biggest fireworks event, this spectacular night at Nagasaki’s Huis Ten Bosch theme park blends Dutch-inspired scenery with world-class pyrotechnics.

The 2025 edition launches a staggering 22,000 fireworks into the night sky over the park’s canals and windmills, and features a 12-inch Shells Competition, where thirty of Japan’s top pyrotechnicians showcase their craftsmanship, followed by a Water Magic x Special Fireworks Show, and a grand finale of 10,000 music-synchronized fireworks in 20 minutes, ending with 5,000 star mines in the last five.

Visitors can enjoy the display from inside the park, watch from nearby viewing spots, or choose a tour bus package (available with or without park admission).

Fireworks aren’t just for summer—be sure to enjoy them in the fall as well! Keep in mind that Japan’s autumn evenings can get quite chilly, so don’t forget to bring warm clothing. Also, fall is typhoon season, so in case of bad weather, events may be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check ahead for updates.

(The information in this article is current as of October 2025. Please check official websites for the latest details.)