Fireworks festivals color Japan's summer nights and are a beloved part of the country's cultural calendar, held across the nation.
From the foot of Mt. Fuji to onsen-town night skies, the surface of Lake Biwa, and Naruto's summer matsuri—Locally's writers guide you through fireworks events that vary in location and scale, each uniquely Japanese.
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We will introduce the fireworks festival held at the Fuji Five Lakes, which is easily accessible from Tokyo and Kanagawa. Be sure to combine your sightseeing around Mt. Fuji with the Fuji Five Lakes fireworks festival!
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The Lake Biwa Fireworks Festival is held every August. Did you know that fireworks are actually launched in neighboring areas from mid-July leading up to the festival's spectacular finale? In this article, we will introduce recommended fireworks festivals around Lake Biwa.
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![[2026] Two Recommended Fireworks Festivals in Izu! Enjoy Summer's Stunning Scenery in a Hot Spring Town and by the Sea](https://resources.matcha-jp.com/resize/720x2000/2026/05/21-264411.webp)
This article introduces recommended fireworks displays in Izu during the summer of 2026. We've compiled information on the highlights, dates, and access details for three events: the Shuzenji Onsen Mandoue, the Kobo Daishi Dedication Fireworks Festival, and the Toi Onsen Toi Summer Festival.
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The night will be illuminated in Naruto!! Here's a summary of the schedule, nearest stations, and highlights for "BOAT RACE Naruto PRESENTS Reiwa 8th Year Naruto Summer Festival"!!
We'll keep adding fireworks festival information from across Japan.
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