Fireworks in October: Your Guide to the Best Hanabi Festivals in Tokyo
In Japan, fireworks are not only a summer highlight but also an autumn tradition.
The cooler weather and clear skies make the displays even more vivid, while seasonal foods like chestnuts and roasted sweet potatoes add to the festive charm. Autumn fireworks offer a calmer, nostalgic atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with summer’s lively celebrations.
Check out the fireworks with TOMOGO!’s top October picks in Tokyo!
In this blog, we not only feature October fireworks in central Tokyo, but also highlight events across the greater Tokyo Metropolitan area, including Kanagawa, Saitama, and Kawasaki from October.
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Firework Festivals in Tokyo Calendar
- October 4, 2025 (Saturday) The 47th Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2025
- October 4, 2025 (Saturday) The 84th Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2025
- October 5, 2025 (Sunday) Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2025
- October 11, 2025 (Saturday) 22nd Konosu Fireworks Festival: “Burn Bright! Youth Chamber of Commerce!!”
- October 18, 2025 (Saturday) The 5th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival
- October 18, 2025 (Saturday) SKY ORCHESTRA in Sunset Beach Park Inage 2025: Chiba’s Art Fireworks Festival
- October 18, 2025 (Saturday) Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 2025
1 - The 47th Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2025
The Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is held in conjunction with the Kawasaki City Fireworks Festival, creating a spectacular show on both banks of the Tama River.
🗓 Schedule
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time Schedule:
- Fireworks Display: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Stage Events: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM (excluding fireworks time)
- Food Stalls: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
✨ Event Highlights
- One of Tokyo’s largest autumn fireworks festivals with 6,000 launches
- A rare opportunity to enjoy fireworks on both sides of the Tama River
- Seasonal atmosphere under the crisp autumn sky
- Food, entertainment, and a lively festival vibe at Futako-Tamagawa
📍 Location & Access
Setagaya-ku Futako-Tamagawa Green Space Sports Ground (upstream of Futako Bridge)
- Nearest Station: Futako-Tamagawa Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line / Oimachi Line), approx. 15 minutes on foot
- Note: Heavy congestion is expected on the day of the event. Please allow extra travel time.
💴 Admission
- Admission: Free
- Reserved Seats: Not yet confirmed (check official website for updates)
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Website (Available in English)
2 - The 84th Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2025
First launched in 1929, the Kawasaki City Tamagawa Fireworks Festival has become a tradition of the Tama River and one of the most famous autumn fireworks events in the Kanto region. It is held simultaneously with the Setagaya Tamagawa Fireworks Festival, allowing spectators to enjoy fireworks from both Tokyo and Kanagawa sides of the river.
🗓 Schedule
- Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Number of Fireworks: Approx. 6,000
✨ Event Highlights
- Historic event with more than 80 years of tradition
- Around 6,000 fireworks launched in a one-hour spectacular
- A chance to enjoy two synchronized festivals on both sides of the Tama River
- Unique autumn atmosphere with seasonal foods and cooler weather
📍 Location & Access
Venue: Tama River riverbed, Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City (near Futako Bridge)
Kawasaki Venue:
- Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line – Futako-Shinchi Station (15 min walk)
- Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line – Takatsu Station (25 min walk)
Uenoge Venue (Setagaya side):
- Tokyu Oimachi Line – Uenoge Station (8 min walk)
- Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line – Futako-Tamagawa Station (9 min walk)
Note: Expect significant congestion on the day of the event. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot.
💴 Admission
- Free: You can view fireworks from various public spots around the bay
- Reserved Seats: Available (details on official website)
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (Available in Japanese)
3 - Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2025
Held in Yokosuka, the historic port city where Commodore Perry first arrived to open Japan to the world, the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2025 is one of the largest fireworks events in the Miura Peninsula.
🗓 Schedule
Date: October 5, 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 17:55 – 18:30 (scheduled)
✨ Event Highlights
- A spectacular display of shakudama shells, water fireworks, and starmine sequences.
- Watch the fireworks light up the night sky with vibrant colors and dynamic effects unique to a port city setting.
- Umikaze Park Paid Viewing Area offers designated seats where visitors can enjoy the fireworks up close, complete with the thunderous sound of the launches.
📍 Location & Access
Umikaze Park, Mikasa Park, and surrounding areas, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
By Train: About 20 minutes on foot from the East Exit of Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station
💴 Admission
Tickets (Paid Seating): Umikaze Park Paid Viewing Area (all reserved seats, pipe chairs)
- Early Sale: ¥4,500 (Aug 1, 12:00 – Aug 31, 23:59, until sold out)
- General Sale: ¥5,000 (Sept 1, 12:00 – Oct 4, 23:59, until sold out)
- Available via Seven Ticket
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (Available in Japanese)
4 - 22nd Konosu Fireworks Festival: “Burn Bright! Youth Chamber of Commerce!!”
Organized by the Konosu City Chamber of Commerce Youth Division, this unique handmade fireworks festival is powered by volunteers with the aim of revitalizing the community and inspiring dreams and hope for children.
🗓 Schedule
Dates: October 11, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 17:30 – 20:00
✨ Event Highlights
- Famous for launching the heaviest 4-shaku-dama in the world, recognized by Guinness World Records in 2014.
- A spectacular lineup of bold programs ensures a truly overwhelming experience.
- Note: This year, the festival starts 30 minutes earlier than usual.
📍 Location & Access
Nukata Sports Ground and Arakawa Riverside, Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture
- By Train: 30 minutes on foot from JR Konosu Station
- By Car: ~39 min from Kan-Etsu Expressway Higashimatsuyama IC, ~54 min from Shuto Expressway Yono IC, ~55 min from Tohoku Expressway Kazo IC or Hanyu IC
※ Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue from approx. 16:30.
💴 Admission
Tickets (Paid Seating)
- Venue 1:
- Blue Sheet Box Seat (4 people): ¥23,000
- Chair Seat (2 people): ¥14,000
- Venue 2:
- Blue Sheet Box Seat (5 people): ¥22,000
- Chair Seat (1 person): ¥5,000※ Available via Lawson Ticket
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (in Japanese)
5 - The 5th Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival
The Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival lights up the autumn night sky with 11,100 fireworks, creating a breathtaking performance synchronized with music. Once a city of craftsmanship, especially iron casting, Kawaguchi hosted the “Arakawa Summer Fireworks Festival” from 1952 to 1959. After a 60-year break, the tradition was revived in 2019 as the “Kawaguchi Fireworks Festival,” held at Arakawa Sports Park along the riverbank.
🗓 Schedule
Event Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: Fireworks 18:00–19:00 (Venue opens at 15:30)
✨ Event Highlights
- 11,100 fireworks launched over the Arakawa River
- Stunning fireworks synchronized with music for a dramatic effect
- Food and drink stalls available within the paid seating areas
📍 Location & Access
Arakawa Sports Park (Arakawa-cho, Kawaguchi City, Saitama) – Grounds and riverside slope
By Train:
- 15 minutes on foot from JR Kawaguchi Station
- 20 minutes on foot from Saitama Railway Kawaguchi-motogō Station
💴 Admission
- Area A (Garden Chair Seats): ¥30,000 per table (up to 4 people)
- Area B (Riverside Sheet Seats): ¥3,000 per person
- Free area available (limited space, first-come-first-served from 12:00)
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (Available in Japanese)
6 - SKY ORCHESTRA in Sunset Beach Park Inage 2025: Chiba’s Art Fireworks Festival
Making its debut in Chiba in 2025, SKY ORCHESTRA in Sunset Beach Park Inage is a new type of outdoor fireworks festival where music and fireworks synchronize down to 1/30 of a second. Produced by the world-renowned performance group GREAT SKY ART, fresh from representing Japan at the Montreal International Fireworks Competition, this event promises a breathtaking night of artistry.
🗓 Schedule
October 18, 2025 (Saturday)
Fireworks: 18:00–19:00
Venue open: 15:00–20:00
✨ Event Highlights
- Perfectly Synchronized Show: A one-hour fireworks performance fully aligned with music, delivering an unforgettable multisensory experience.
- Produced by GREAT SKY ART: A team recognized on the world stage for innovative fireworks artistry.
- Beyond Fireworks: Enjoy live performances, art displays, and a food area serving local Chiba delicacies.
📍 Location & Access
Inage Seaside Park, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture
- By Train: From JR Inage Station, take a bus to Inage Seaside Park Pool stop, then 5 minutes on foot.
- By Car: About 10 minutes from Higashi-Kanto Expressway Wangan Chiba IC, or about 15 minutes from Keiyo Road Anagawa IC.
💴 Admission
Paid seating available:
- VIP Seat (5 people): ¥150,000
- S Seat: ¥15,000
- A Seat: ¥8,000
- Mihama Ward Resident Discount: ¥6,600
See official website for details
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (Available in Japanese)
7 - Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival 2025
The Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival is held every October at Katase Nishihama Beach in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture. With Enoshima as a backdrop, about 1,000 fireworks will illuminate the autumn night sky in a stunning 30-minute show.
🗓 Schedule
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Fireworks Display: 18:00 – 18:30
✨ Event Highlights
- Dynamic 2-shaku ball firework, expanding to nearly 480 meters in the sky.
- About 1,000 fireworks launched in a compact yet spectacular 30-minute show.
- Unique chance to enjoy fireworks in autumn with Enoshima as the backdrop.
📍 Location & Access
Venue: Katase Nishihama Beach, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa
- By Train: From JR Fujisawa Station or Odakyu Katase-Enoshima Station, walk to the venue area. Public transportation is highly recommended due to heavy traffic and large crowds.
- By Car: Driving is not recommended as parking is limited and the area becomes very congested.
💴 Admission
- Free (No paid seating available)
🔗 Official Info & Links
Official Event Page (Available in Japanese)
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