{"id":3721,"date":"2020-07-15T09:33:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T00:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=3721"},"modified":"2024-09-13T09:36:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T00:36:13","slug":"hanabi-top-9-summer-fireworks-festivals-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/local-area-guides\/hanabi-top-9-summer-fireworks-festivals-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanabi: Top 9 Summer Fireworks Festivals in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan is known\nfor its great fireworks displays and the summertime is host to some of the best\nall year. Check out our article on the best fireworks festivals in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every year in\nJapan there are many great fireworks festivals during the summertime. It is one\nof the best times of the year to visit, as festivals with extravagant fireworks\ndisplays are happening every month. Some displays go on for more than 20\nminutes continuously with picturesque finales! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every city and\nprefecture hold a number of displays and festivals, so it can be hard to choose\nthe best ones to see. The best hanabi, or fireworks viewings, can often be\nfound in the less popular places in the country. We will look at some of the\nbest hanabi that visitors to Japan can attend during the summer months, as well\nas other things you can see while you are in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Shiga Prefecture Biwako Fireworks Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biwako is the\nlargest lake in Japan and you can see the fireworks reflect beautifully over the\nwater. Shiga Prefecture isn\u2019t known for being a large tourist destination, but\nthe festival showcases over 10,000 fireworks being launched. It is a beautiful\ndisplay and is said to look like flowers blooming over the lake. It is a short\ndistance from Kyoto and is easy to reach. They have food stands, festival\ngames, and special performances for the family to enjoy. This is one of the\nbest hanabi that you can experience in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Hokkaido Prefecture Kachimai Fireworks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival is\nknown for its grand and high-value presentation. It is a mix of colors, music,\nand explosions that would be hard to miss. It is an extremely popular festival\nand many viewers come to see the spectacle each year. Fans of the extravagant\nwill be pleased with the over-the-top presentation that they prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Aichi Prefecture Toyota Oiden Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival is the\none that most people see in travel brochures. The fireworks display is planned\nby some of the top technicians and is a grand sight to see. There is plenty of\nroom around the launching area for people to sit and watch. Visitors can also\nenjoy the usual festival stalls and stands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can see\ntraditional Japanese performances and music as well. Locals dress in\ntraditional festival attire and special costumes to perform dances and\npresentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Yamagata Prefecture Akagawa Fireworks Festival<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This hanabi is a\ncompetition to see who can create the best fireworks display. There are over\n12,000 fireworks launched during the festival and it is one of the top displays\non many peoples\u2019 lists. The reason for this is that the level of competition attracts\nthe best fireworks technicians from across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can view the\ndisplays from the Akagawa riverbanks, which have enough room to fit everyone\nwho wants to see. There is nothing on the riversides that can obscure your\nview, and you can enjoy all the typical Japanese festival foods and activities\nwhile you watch the show.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Nagano Prefecture Lake Suwa Festival <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival has\nthe highest number of fireworks of any festival with over 40,000 being launched!\nIt is a large festival and even runs when there is rain. It is one of the most\nfamous festivals in Japan and can draw crowds of up to 500,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since it is held\non Lake Suwa, it is easy to watch the show from any spot on the lake. Because\nit is so popular, it is a good idea to go early and reserve your spot. The\nfestival will have stalls and stands selling food and drink, but it may be best\nto have a picnic area set up for you and your fellow hanabi viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Shizuoka Prefecture Atami Maritime Fireworks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival is\nknown for the thundering echo of the explosions off of the nearby mountains.\nThe festival got its popularity for its finale, which showcases a large\nexplosion of Niagara-style shells. The night sky is lit with the various colors\nof the hanabi celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Niigata Prefecture Nagaoka Fireworks Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This hanabi is\nset on the Shinano river on the dry part of the riverbed. It is a spectacular\ndisplay that sees over 20,000 fireworks launched and can last for over two\nhours. The unique part of this display is that the fireworks are timed to be in\nsync with the music. It even has a laser show to complement the festival\natmosphere. The fireworks attract a large crowd of visitors when the festival\nbegins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Mie Prefecture Kumano Fireworks Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This festival\nhappens near the sea and showcases some of the largest artillery shell\nexplosions. They launch the fireworks from boats on the sea, which offers\nvisitors a great view of the nearby cliffs. It is one of the most unique\nsettings for a hanabi and is a sight that you can\u2019t see anywhere else. The\nnumber of fireworks is not as high as the other big festivals, coming in at\n10,000, but the unique style of explosions and natural views are something you\nwill remember for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Tokyo Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is one of\nthe biggest hanabi events in Tokyo and always draws a large crowd, as much\n950,000 people. You can see it from many places in Tokyo and there is a certain\nspot that allows people to see it as a backdrop for Tokyo Sky Tree. If you are\nin Tokyo during the festival, it is one of the best free events you could participate\nin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These are only a\nfew of the many fireworks festivals you can enjoy in Japan. Look into the area\nyou will be staying for more information. It is a great way to experience\nJapanese culture and make some nice memories to take with you back home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Japan is known for its great fireworks displays and the summertime is host to some of the best all year. Check out our article on the best fireworks festivals in Japan. Every year in Japan there are many great fireworks festivals during the summertime. It is one of the best times of the year to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3722,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local-area-guides"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3721"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3721\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}