Japan Fireworks Festivals 2026

14 major hanabi festivals across Japan, by region. Dates are re-checked daily against official sources.

Browse by month: August 2026 · November 2026

Hokkaido

Apr 28 – Sat, October 31, 2026
Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival
Toyako, Hokkaido · ~450 fireworks Confirmed Regional festival

Tohoku

Sat, August 29, 2026
Omagari Hanabi - National Fireworks Competition
Daisen, Akita · ~18,000 fireworks · ~700K visitors Confirmed Flagship event
Sat, September 12, 2026
Sakata Fireworks Show
Sakata, Yamagata · ~10,000 fireworks · ~200K visitors Confirmed Major festival

Kanto

Koshinetsu

Mon, November 23, 2026
Nagano Ebisuko Fireworks Festival
Nagano · ~10,000 fireworks · ~400K visitors Confirmed Major festival

Tokai

Apr 26, May 24, Jul 20, Jul 26, Aug 5, Aug 9, Aug 18, Aug 24, Sep 13, Oct 12, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 23, Dec 6, Dec 25, 2026
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival
Atami, Shizuoka · ~5,000 fireworks Confirmed Major festival

Kansai

Kyushu

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