Fireworks 2026 / October 2026
Fireworks Festivals in Japan: October 2026
4 major hanabi festivals taking place in October 2026, across Japan. Dates are re-checked daily against official sources.
- 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, 2026Atami Marine Fireworks FestivalFireworks8:20 PM
- Tue, Apr 28 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks FestivalFireworks8:45 PM
- Sat, October 17, 2026Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks FestivalFireworks
- Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23, 2026Minato HANABI - Kobe Fireworks WeekFireworks6:30 PM
Travelling in Japan in October 2026
One of the best months to travel: dry, clear and mild. Autumn colour moves down from Hokkaido and the Tohoku highlands into central Japan through the month, reaching the lowlands late.
Japanese public holidays this month — expect heavier crowds at the spots above, and on the trains to them:
- Sports Day (Monday, October 12)
Fireworks festivals in October 2026: common questions
- Which fireworks displays are on in Japan in October 2026?
- This page lists 4 fireworks displays falling in October 2026, spread across 3 regions — Kansai, Tokai and Hokkaido. Highlights include Atami Marine Fireworks Festival, Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival and Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival. Every date is re-checked against the official source for that event.
- Are there any public holidays in Japan in October 2026?
- Yes — Sports Day (Monday, October 12). Popular viewing spots and the trains to them are noticeably busier on public holidays and the weekends either side of them.