Hanabi Matsuri or Firework Festivals are held all over Japan during the summer season as it had been a fundamental part in Japanese culture. Firework displays give color to the night sky and create a lively summer season.
The festive atmosphere attracts hundred of thousands of spectators coming from all over the country and visitors as well. Most Japanese men and women attend this event wearing the traditional yukata, summer kimono or jinbei.
Below is a list of some of the 2015 Tokyo Hanabi schedule:
1) 37th Adachi Fireworks Festival
Date: July 18 (Sat) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad weather: July 19 (Sun)
Info: About 12,000 fireworks easily visible from around the river.
Admission: Free
Venue: Arakawa river bed (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line railway bridge – Bridge between Nishiarai)
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kita-Senju Station
Tel #: 03-3880-5853
Website: http://meturl.com/adachihanabi
2) 49th Katsushika Fireworks Festival
Date: July 21 (Tue) | 19:20 – 20:20
In case of Bad Weather: July 22 (Wed)
Info: Around 13,000 fireworks to lit-up the night sky.
Admission: Free
Venue: Katsushika Shibamata baseball field (Edogawa river bed), Katsushika, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 10-minute walk from Shibamata Station
Tel #: 03-6758-2222
Website: www.city.katsushika.lg.jp
3) 38th Sumida River Fireworks
Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:05 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: The festival will be cancelled in case of rain.
Info: About 9,500 shots in the first venue & about 10,500 shots in the second venue.
Admission: Free
Venue: Sumida River (at two sites), Sumida, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station (1st venue) | 5-minute walk from Kuramae Station (2nd venue)
Tel #: 03-5246-1111
Website: http://sumidagawa-hanabi.com
4) Hachioji Fireworks Festival
Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun)
Info: About 3,300 fireworks will give color to the beautiful night sky.
Admission: Free
Venue: Hachioji Municipal Stadium, Hachioji, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Hachioji Station
Tel #: 04-2643-3115
Website: www.hachioji-kankokyokai.or.jp
5) Tachikawa Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival
Date: July 25 (Sat) | 19:20 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: July 27 (Sun)
Info: 5,000 fireworks display.
Admission: Adult: ¥ 410 | Child: ¥ 80
Venue: Open field Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station | 5-minute walk from Nishi-Tachikawa Station
Tel #: 0180-99-3020
Website: http://tachikawa-hanabi.com
6) 40th Edogawa Fireworks Festival
Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:15 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun)
Info: About 14,000 shots will decorate the night sky synchronized to music.
Admission: Free
Venue: Edogawa riverbed, Edogawa, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Shinozaki Station
Tel #: 03-5662-0523
Website: www.city.edogawa.tokyo.jp/hanabi/
7) 56th Itabashi Fireworks Festival
Date: August 1 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 2 (Sun)
Info: Around 11,000 fireworks.
Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,600 – ¥28,800
Venue: Arakawa riverbed, Itabashi, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 30-minute walk from Nishidai Station, Takashimadaira Station, Ukimafunado Station
Tel #: 03-3579-2255
Website: www.itabashihanabi.jp
8) 33rd Koto Fireworks Festival
Date: August 4 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 5 (Wed)
Info: About 4,000 colorful fireworks shine in the river.
Admission: Free
Venue: Arakawa Sunamachi waterfront park, Koto, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Minami-Sunamachi Station
Tel #: 03-3647-4963
Website: www.city.koto.lg.jp/seikatsu/community
9) 27th Tokyo Bay Fireworks Festival
Date: August 8 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:20
In case of Bad Weather: Discontinued in case of stormy weather.
Info: over 12,000 stunning display over Tokyo Bay
Admission: Free | Paid seats ¥5,000 – ¥7,000
Venue: Harumi Sports Grounds, Chuo-ku, Tokyo [map]
Nearest Station: 15-minute walk from Kachidoku Station
Tel #: 03-3248-1561
Website: www.city.chuo.lg.jp/bunka/event/toukyouwanndaihanabisaimeinn
10) 36th Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Date: August 11 (Tue) | 19:30 – 20:30
In case of Bad Weather: August 12 (Wed)
Info: Music and 10,000 fireworks color the summer of Jingu
Admission: Free / paid seats ¥2,000 – ¥36,000
Venue: Jingu-gaien, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo [map]
Nearest Station: Shinanomachi Station | Yoyogi Station | Omotesando Station | Kokuritsukyogijo Station
Tel #: 03-3547-0900
Website: www.jinguhanabi.com
11) 37th Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
Date: August 22 (Sat) | 19:00 – 20:00
In case of Bad Weather: August 23 (Sun)
Info: fireworks display in luscious green surroundings
Admission: Free
Venue: Setagaya Ward Futakotamagawa green playground, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Futako-Tamagawa Station
Tel #: 5432-3333
Website: www.tamagawa-hanabi.com
12) 33rd Chofu Fireworks Festival
Date: August 22 (Sat) | 18:30 – 19:45
In case of Bad Weather: Cancelled in case of stormy weather.
Info: 9,000 fireworks display
Admission: Free / reserve seating ¥2,500 – ¥20,000
Venue: Tamagawa Riverside, Chofu, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 25-minute walk from Chofu Station
Tel #: 042-481-7311
Website: http://hanabi.csa.gr.jp
Source from: http://lakbayer.com/2015/06/hanabi-2015/ (You can click this link for the information of Hanabi outside of Tokyo.)
