Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

Kumagaya’s summer fireworks illuminate the open riverside downstream of Arakawa Bridge. The listed 2026 event date has passed. Consult the official announcements for the next event and viewing arrangements.

Plan your visit

Getting there

About 5 minutes on foot from Kumagaya Station’s south exit (JR Takasaki Line/Chichibu Railway) to the riverside. Allow extra time to reach your viewing area.

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From Tokyo Station

About 80–105 minTokyo → JR Ueno-Tokyo / Takasaki Line to Kumagaya → about 5 min on foot from the south exit to the Arakawa riverbank

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Access and booking checked Sep 12, 2026

Event dates

Verified event: 8 August 2026, 19:00–21:00 (ended), on the Arakawa riverbank downstream of Arakawa Bridge. Check official announcements for the next date.

Admission

General viewing areas and paid seats are separate. Sales for 2026 have ended. Check the organiser for the next event’s seat types, prices and sales dates.

Time to enjoy

2 hours (approximate fireworks duration)

Best time

Summer (verified date: 8 August 2026; ended)

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Opening hours and events may change. Please check the latest details before visiting.

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