Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026 Finished Major festival
鎌倉花火大会 — Kamakura, Kanagawa (Kanto)
- Date
- Fri, July 10, 2026 (This year's edition has concluded — save the date for next year)
- Time
- 7:20 PM – 8:10 PM
- Venue
- Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura (由比ヶ浜海岸・材木座海岸)
- Scale
- ~2,500 fireworks · ~160K visitors
- Tickets
- Paid reserved seating sold out; special dinner seats at Amandan Blue Kamakura still available
- Bad weather
- Cancelled in stormy weather or high waves; no rain date scheduled
- Official site
- www.trip-kamakura.com
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival is small — about 2,500 shells — but few settings in Japan match it: bursts over Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches with the dark Pacific in front and temple-studded hills behind. Its signature is underwater fireworks, shells tossed from moving boats that bloom as glowing half-domes on the sea surface.
Background
Running since 1949, the festival has survived repeated funding crises kept alive by local businesses and volunteers — one reason each year's edition feels like a small civic miracle.
Getting there
Yuigahama beach is 5 minutes from Yuigahama or Wadazuka stations on the Enoden line, or a 15–20 minute walk from JR Kamakura Station (about 1 hour from Tokyo).
Tips
- The underwater fireworks are close to the waterline — sit on the sand near the middle of Yuigahama for the best angle.
- Kamakura's narrow streets and the tiny Enoden line jam solid; arrive by late afternoon, enjoy the beach, and expect a slow exit.
- The date sits in mid-July before the school holidays peak — pair it with a full Kamakura sightseeing day.
- Confirm it's on before traveling: this festival has a history of last-minute cancellations for weather and logistics.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026?
- Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, July 10, 2026 in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Fireworks start around 7:20 PM and end around 8:10 PM.
- Where is Kamakura Fireworks Festival held, and where should you watch from?
- Kamakura Fireworks Festival is held at Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Yuigahama beach is 5 minutes from Yuigahama or Wadazuka stations on the Enoden line, or a 15–20 minute walk from JR Kamakura Station (about 1 hour from Tokyo). Kamakura's narrow streets and the tiny Enoden line jam solid; arrive by late afternoon, enjoy the beach, and expect a slow exit.
- How many fireworks are launched at Kamakura Fireworks Festival?
- Around 2,500 fireworks are launched, drawing roughly 160,000 visitors.
- Is Kamakura Fireworks Festival free to attend, or do I need tickets?
- Paid reserved seating sold out; special dinner seats at Amandan Blue Kamakura still available
- What happens if it rains on the day of Kamakura Fireworks Festival?
- Cancelled in stormy weather or high waves; no rain date scheduled
Last verified against the official source: Mon, July 13, 2026
Plan your trip
- 🏨 Hotels near Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura — search is pre-filled with the festival dates
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