🎆 夏
日本の花火大会
夏の夜を彩る — 7月・8月
日本の花火（花火）について
日本の花火は世界最高峰。その精巧さ・創造性・規模で世界中から称賛されています。7〜8月の夏の夜は全国各地で花火大会が開催され、一夜に数万発が打ち上げられるものも。浴衣を着て、屋台グルメを楽しみながら、早めに川沿いの特等席を確保しよう。
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開催時期
7月〜8月
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服装
浴衣がおすすめ
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到着
2〜3時間前
2026年 主要花火大会
Nagaoka Fireworks Festival
Nagaoka, Niigata
One of Japan's top three fireworks festivals. Famous for the massive 'Phoenix' firework that stretches 2km across the sky — a symbol of rebirth after WWII.
🚃 10 min walk from Nagaoka Station (JR Joetsu Shinkansen)
Sumida River Fireworks
Tokyo, Tokyo
Tokyo's most iconic fireworks festival, held along the Sumida River since 1733. Two launch sites create a spectacular show visible from many viewpoints.
🚃 Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro / Tobu Skytree Line)
PL Fireworks Art Festival
Tondabayashi, Osaka
The largest fireworks display in Japan with over 100,000 shells fired in a single night. A jaw-dropping 1-hour spectacle visible from across Osaka.
🚃 Tondabayashi Station (Kintetsu Nagano Line), 15 min walk
Omagari National Fireworks Competition
Daisen, Akita
A prestigious national fireworks competition where pyrotechnicians from across Japan compete. Features incredibly creative and artistic displays.
🚃 Omagari Station (JR Tazawako Line)
Miyajima Water Fireworks
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima
Fireworks launched over the sea near the famous floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine. One of Japan's most scenic fireworks settings.
🚃 Miyajimaguchi Station, then ferry to Miyajima island
Atami Sea Fireworks
Atami, Shizuoka
Held in Atami Bay surrounded by mountains, the fireworks echo spectacularly off the hills. Held multiple times each summer — great for planning flexibility.
🚃 Atami Station (JR Tokaido Line / Shinkansen), 15 min walk
🎆 花火大会の楽しみ方
- ✓Arrive 2–3 hours early to secure a good spot
- ✓Rent or buy a yukata (summer kimono) for the full experience
- ✓Try festival food: takoyaki, yakitori, kakigori (shaved ice)
- ✓Check local transport info — trains get extremely crowded after shows
- ✗Don't bring large bags or umbrellas to crowded spots