Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026 Finished Flagship event
江戸川区花火大会 — Tokyo (Kanto)
- Date
- Sat, August 1, 2026 (This year's edition has concluded — save the date for next year)
- Time
- 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM
- Venue
- Edogawa River at Shinozaki Park (江戸川河川敷(都立篠崎公園先))
- Scale
- ~14,000 fireworks · ~900K visitors
- Tickets
- Paid seating tickets available (advance and general sales); no specific price stated
- Official site
- www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp
The Edogawa Fireworks Festival opens with its famous trademark: around a thousand shells fired in the first five seconds, a wall of light that sets the tone for 14,000 more over the Edogawa River. Because the city of Ichikawa holds its own festival simultaneously on the opposite bank, the combined audience approaches 900,000 — yet the long riverbank means the crowd spreads out more than at Sumida.
Background
Running since 1976, the festival built its identity around the explosive 5-second opening and themed program blocks, coordinated across both banks with Ichikawa's twin festival.
Getting there
The Tokyo-side venue is the riverbank at Shinozaki Park: 15–25 minutes on foot from Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) or Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line). The Chiba side is served by Ichikawa and Motoyawata stations.
Tips
- The Ichikawa (east) bank generally has more space and an equally good view — consider approaching from that side.
- Don't be late: the opening five seconds are genuinely the most famous moment of the show.
- Shinozaki Station is small and overwhelmed after the finale; walking to Koiwa spreads the load.
- Free areas are big but popular picnic-style — bring a ground sheet and arrive by mid-afternoon for a riverfront spot.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026?
- Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, August 1, 2026 in Tokyo. Fireworks start around 7:15 PM and end around 8:20 PM.
- Where is Edogawa City Fireworks Festival held, and where should you watch from?
- Edogawa City Fireworks Festival is held at Edogawa River at Shinozaki Park in Tokyo. The Tokyo-side venue is the riverbank at Shinozaki Park: 15–25 minutes on foot from Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) or Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line). The Chiba side is served by Ichikawa and Motoyawata stations. The Ichikawa (east) bank generally has more space and an equally good view — consider approaching from that side.
- How many fireworks are launched at Edogawa City Fireworks Festival?
- Around 14,000 fireworks are launched, drawing roughly 900,000 visitors.
- Is Edogawa City Fireworks Festival free to attend, or do I need tickets?
- Paid seating tickets available (advance and general sales); no specific price stated
Last verified against the official source: Sat, August 1, 2026
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