Top Picks for the Fireworks Festival 🎆 Must-See Japanese Fireworks Display Recommendations

Fireworks festivals are held all over Japan, with firework displays alongside celebratory events like festivals! Want to experience the romance of fireworks like in a Japanese drama, wearing a yukata (summer kimono) with your significant other or good friends? Check out the recommended Japanese fireworks festivals below and plan your trip in advance! 👇

The annual fireworks festival in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, takes place year-round, with 13 events scheduled for 2023 from April to December! Join a day trip to Osan Mountain & Sagami Coast & Atami Fireworks Festival. The itinerary begins in Tokyo and includes visits to breathtaking sights featured in the acclaimed film "Your Name," such as Ostone Mountain, which serves as the inspiration for the meteor crater scene. Explore the sandy shores of Sagami Coast Beach, wander through the historic Kasagi Onsen Temple, and culminate your fulfilling day with a captivating fireworks display!

In 2023, as Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary, firework displays themed around Disney music will be held across Japan. Locations include Osaka, Okinawa, Yamanashi, Ibaraki, Yamaguchi, and Miyazaki. Visitors can enjoy spectacular fireworks lighting up the night sky accompanied by beloved Disney tunes! Booking tickets now also includes an original merchandise item.

The Kyushu Fireworks Festival is Japan's largest fireworks display in the west, with a total of 22,000 fireworks launched! The sight is spectacular, a must-see for any fireworks lover! A day trip will depart from Fukuoka and upon arrival at the venue, you can enjoy the fireworks from special viewing seats. Besides fireworks, there's also a light show in the evening, plus limited-time activities, performances, and museum visits!