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Makuhari Beach Fireworks Festa | August 2Ichikawa City Summer Fireworks | August 2Kisarazu Port Festival Fireworks | August 15More Firework Displays | Jul. 26 – Aug. 8The pastime of enjoying fireworks has a long history here in Japan, and the experience continues to be a beloved summertime ritual in communities throughout the country. If you’ve never been to a major fireworks event in Japan, you might be in for a surprise, as they can last well over an hour and feature over 10,000 colorful blasts! While there will be dozens of local firework shows in Chiba this summer, we’ve selected our top-three recommendations to feature in this article. You can also find the locations of other major firework festivals in Chiba at the end of the article. If you’re in the Tokyo-area this August hoping to see one of these magnificent displays, consider stopping by in Chiba for an unforgettable night of summer fun!
***The following information shows each event’s central location. You will find various spots in the vicinity of each event for viewing, and if you are unsure where to view the fireworks, we advise arriving early. We also recommend using public transportation and to expect crowds, so please have your IC cards charged or train tickets purchased in advance.
Saturday, August 2: 7:30PM – 8:30 PM (In the case of inclement weather, it will be determined by 9:00 AM whether the fireworks display will be held)
Location: Makuhari Seaside Park (Makuhari Beach)
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Train Access: JR Kaihimmakuhari Station (approx. 20-minute walk)
Official Website and Reserved Seating Ticket Information (Japanese)
Saturday, August 2: 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM
Location: Edo River Riverfront
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Train Access: JR Ichikawa Station (approx. 25-minute walk)
Official Website and Reserved Seating Ticket Information (Japanese)
Friday, August 15: 7:05 PM – 8:30 PM (Canceled in case of inclement weather)
Location: Kisarazu Port
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Train Access: JR Kisarazu Station, West Exit (approx. 15-minute walk)
Links to each event’s central location (Google Maps):
Futtsu City Fireworks: Saturday, July 26, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM (Canceled in case of inclement weather)
Kamogawa City Fireworks: Tuesday, July 29, 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM (In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled to July 30 or 31st)
Suigo Omigawa Fireworks: Friday, August 1, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM (In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled to August 4)
Ichinomiya Fireworks: Saturday, August 2, from 7:10 (In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be postponed until a later date)
Choshi Port Festival Fireworks: Saturday, August 2, 7:30 PM – 8:20 PM (In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be postponed until August 9th, and cancelled if both dates have inclement weather)
Matsudo City Fireworks: Saturday, August 2, 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM (Canceled in case of inclement weather)
Teganuma Fireworks: Saturday, August 2, 7:10 – 8:10 PM (Canceled in case of inclement weather)
Tateyama City Fireworks: Friday, August 8, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM, (In case of inclement weather, the fireworks will be rescheduled to August 9)
