The July-September summer season in various parts of Japan is exactly the time when the fireworks show one after another. This time, 7 days of Tokyo are arranged.Family trip in Karuizawa, spanning two weekends and holidays, just can arrange two fireworks festivals in Sumida River and Edogawa districts. Bring a small hamburger to have a first experience of the fireworks festival. First, we will come to the Asakusa business district in Tokyo, while shopping and walking. While admiring the view of fireworks that shuttle between high-rise buildings.
Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Sumidagawa Fireworks FestivalQuick overview: Basic information about the Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival
The history of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Sumida River Fireworks Festival) can be traced back to the Edo period. After the famine and plague occurred in 1732, Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune held the "両国の川开き" Fireworks Festival on July 1733, 7, to commemorate the deceased. and chanting the meaning of life, gradually evolved into an annual fireworks display, which was discontinued during World War II. Before 9 (Showa 1961), the event was held at the upper reaches of the Shikuni Bridge. In 36 (Showa 1978), it was renamed the "Sumida River Fireworks Festival" and moved to the Asakusa area. It is held on the last Saturday of July every year.
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, which was first held in the Reiwa era in 2019, was suspended for three consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and officially returned in 2023. In 2026 (the 49th edition), the festival will continue the previous year's plan with two venues: the first venue is between Sakura Bridge and Kotobuki Bridge, and the second venue is between Komagata Bridge and Seki Bridge. The festival will also be held from 19:00 to 20:30 for 90 minutes.
2026 (Reiwa 8th year) The 49th Sumida River Fireworks Festival
- 施放時間：2026年7月25日(六) 19:00-20:30
- First venue: 9,350 shots fired from downstream of Sakura Bridge to upstream of Kotobuki Bridge.
- Second venue: 10,650 shots fired from downstream of Komagata Bridge to upstream of Masahashi Bridge.
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival official website:https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
Actual experience of the Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, Tokyo Bay Daika Fire Festival, and Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival have become the three major fireworks events in Tokyo. The 2019 Sumida River Fireworks Festival will be held on July 7 (Sat) from 27:19-00:20. Sumida River will be held at the first venue. (Sakura Bridge-Yanwen Bridge) and the second venue (Komagata Bridge-Stable Bridge), 30 fireworks will be used at the two venues. The entire event lasts 20,406 minutes, and various themed fireworks displays are arranged.
From May 2019, 5, Japan has officially entered the Reiwa era of Emperor Naruhito from the Heisei era of Emperor Akihito. We specially came to Tokyo to participate in the 1nd Sumida River Fireworks Festival in the first year of Reiwa, which is also the first time in Hamburg. Fireworks activity experience.We strolled the streets of Asakusa with our little burgers, and watched the fireworks passing by the high-rise buildings. At the beginning, we could not wait to take photos first, but as the fireworks continued to show, we also followed the roadside to chat, eat and drink, and enjoy the summer. Day leisurely.
The fireworks festival continues the tradition of competition in chambers of commerce in the Edo period. Event assistance and sponsors come from government agencies and pyrotechnics, companies, restaurants, associations and cooperatives, etc. The entire event is a fireworks competition (花火コンクール), and each section is run by different players Performing with a team, competing with each other is also quite strong, but there will be a slight pause in the middle of each performance, and the fireworks will not be continuously released.
Compared with the intensive and shocking fireworks of the 101st New Year, the 90-minute Sumida River Fireworks Festival, although the pace is relatively slow, but the style is diverse and detailed, and there are quite a few types of fireworks. There are spectacular appeals for densely-fired, and elegant single-shot fireworks. , Presenting the styles of different patterns, before participating in the event, you can go to the official website to see the description of each firework show.
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Viewing spots for the Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is attended by millions of people every year. How to find a good place to appreciate it depends on the four conditions of one's personal connections, money, time, and physical strength.As for Wendy and Anya with small burgers, none of the above four conditions are available. They just walked in the streets of the Asakusa business district, letting the fireworks become a beautiful backdrop and enjoying the summer holiday atmosphere.
- Appointment seats: For people with deep connections, there is a special seat for companies on the west side of Sakura Bridge, which can be obtained through corporate channels.
- Riverside architecture: Those with ample budgets can make reservations for houseboats, skytrees, and riverside restaurants, and they can spend money to get a location with excellent views.
- Riverside green space: For those who have plenty of time, head to Sumida Park, Shiio Park, Funabori Observatory, and go to lay the floor mats early to grab a spot.
- River Road: People with strong feet can walk along the riverside road around the venue and cross one-way bridges to enjoy them along the way.
- Walking along the street: For those who bring their families and family members, it is recommended to go shopping and walking at Asakusa Station and the business district. It is very convenient to find food and find the bathroom.
We took the Ginza Line to Asakusa Station this afternoon, and first went to the 4th floor of EKIMISE Asakusa (Asakusa キミセ) shopping mall, let the little hamburger discharge at Kid's US.LAND indoor playground, and walk north along the road next to Sumida Park at 6:XNUMX. , I wanted to go around the first venue, but the crowds in the area next to Sakura Bridge were completely blocked. After standing and watching and taking pictures, I crossed the alleys to Madaotongri and watched the fireworks display at the second venue. Finally I learned to put it down. Have a camera on hand, eat, drink and chat leisurely on the spot.
At this moment, in the indoor children’s playground, the over-discharged little Hamburger slept for 90 minutes after the entire fireworks event, and woke up just after the fireworks ended, completely missed the fireworks display. Fortunately, a week later, the Edogawa Fireworks Festival, Will make up for him.Finally, Wendy used Japan Taxi to call a taxi and took the taxi back to the hotel at the intersection of Madaotongri and Yanwentongri, which could also avoid the crowds of subway rides.
Tokyo Metropolitan Fireworks Festival schedule and precautions
During the summer period from July to September across Japan, it is the season when fireworks displays bloom everywhere. In Tokyo alone, there are up to 7 firework display events, including the Sumida River, Edogawa Ward, State-owned Showa Memorial Park, Yotagaya Ward, The Chofu Five Fireworks Festival is the most famous nationwide. If you travel to Tokyo in summer, include it in your itinerary.
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival: Sakura Bridge on the Sumida River-Shimbashi
- Edogawa Ward Fireworks Festival: Shinozaki Green Space in River Park, Edogawa Ward
- National Showa Memorial Park Fireworks Festival: National Showa Memorial Park
- Setagaya Ward Fireworks Festival: Futako Tamagawa Greenland Stadium
- 影画のまち Chofu Fireworks: Fuda Venue, Keio Tamagawa Venue
Most of the Japanese fireworks festivals are held on weekends and holidays. For the time and location of the annual event, please refer to Jorudan (ジョルダン)'s fireworks website. Jorudan is the Japanese company that develops the transfer case. You can get a lot of useful information from the website. Filter activities that match the travel time and location.
Last reminder, when participating in fireworks activities, you must pay special attention to avoid the following behaviors, including: throwing garbage anywhere, smoking while walking, using drones, making loud noises, climbing fences, invading private houses, etc. Do not damage the environment or affect the environment Others appreciate fireworks!
Jorudan.ジョルダンFireworks topic:https://sp.jorudan.co.jp/hanabi/
How to get there by public transport? Transportation information and surrounding environment for the Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival.
The Tokyo Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held in the Asakusa area, in the section of the Sumida River between Sakurabashi and Shimbashi. There are many stations in the surrounding area. The most popular is Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and Toei Asakusa Line. Conveniently, you can also get off at Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line) and Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express Line) next to Sensoji Temple, and then take a walk.
- The first venue: Asakusa Station, Oshiage Station, Tokyo Sikairi Station, Hikifune Station
- The second venue: Asakusa Station, Zomae Station, Yukuni Station, Asakusabashi Station, Honsuo Azuma Bridge
It is inevitable that the station will be crowded during the fireworks festival. It is recommended that you take the bus early on the day, and arrange to visit the Asakusa and Kaminarimon areas before staying in place to enjoy the fireworks.In addition, if you are supporting the old and the young, it is recommended that you can also use Japn Taxi, Uber and other services to call a taxi. However, traffic control areas will be drawn around the event site. Vehicles are prohibited from 18:00-21:30, and only cars can be used. To nearby locations, you also have to walk to the venue.
