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Sumida River Fireworks Festival, 2023 (46th)

The quintessential Tokyo summer night event returns after a four-year hiatus!

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The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, one of the largest in Japan, is held annually on the last Saturday of July. Its history dates back to the Edo period when the eighth shogun, Yoshimune, held a water god festival and launched fireworks to console the spirits of those who died during a great famine and to pray for the end of the epidemic. The festival was canceled for three consecutive years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been decided to return in 2023 after a four-year hiatus. Two launch sites will light up the night sky with approximately 20,000 fireworks in total.

At the first venue, you can enjoy the opening fireworks, where over 1,000 continuous star mines are launched. Moreover, one of the attractions is the fireworks competition held by top-class Japanese pyrotechnicians. At the second venue, an even larger number of powerful fireworks are launched, providing a thrilling spectacle.

Viewing the fireworks from luxurious houseboats and cruise ships on the Sumida River, which offer views of both venues, is also popular. A special plan to watch the fireworks from the observation deck of the Tokyo Skytree is also scheduled.

Highlights

  • A historic fireworks festival that dates back to the Edo period.
  • Two separate venues, each with its own unique charm.
  • Popular viewing options from houseboats and cruise ships.
  • Cancellation in case of bad weather.

Photos

  • A spectacular collaboration between dazzling fireworks and Tokyo Skytree

    A spectacular collaboration between dazzling fireworks and Tokyo Skytree

  • Elegant fireworks viewing while swaying on houseboats and cruise ships

    Elegant fireworks viewing while swaying on houseboats and cruise ships

  • Approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched from two venues

    Approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched from two venues

  • The "Fireworks Competition" by top craftsmen is also a must-see

    The "Fireworks Competition" by top craftsmen is also a must-see

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Name in Japanese
隅田川花火大会
Venues
(1st Venue) Downstream of Sakurabashi Bridge to Upstream of Kototoi Bridge
(2nd Venue) Downstream of Komagata Bridge to Upstream of Umaya Bridge
Phone
03-5246-1111 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Date
July 29, 2023 *Canceled in case of bad weather
Time
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Fee
Free (with solicitation for citizen-sponsored seats)
Access
(1st Venue) About a 15-minute walk from Asakusa Station on Tobu Railway, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway lines
(2nd Venue) About a 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on Tobu Railway, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Subway lines, and from Kuramae Station on Toei Subway lines
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)