Explore Japan’s Top Fireworks Festival by Campervan in Summer 2025
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Fireworks festivals are very popular in Japan, but they can get really crowded. Also, summer often brings sudden rain. So why not go to the festival with a campervan? You can enjoy the fireworks without worrying about packed trains or getting wet! In this blog, we’ll share the top 5 fireworks festivals to visit in Japan during the summer.
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Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show in Niigata Prefecture
The Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks Show in Niigata will take place on August 2–3, 2025, from 7:20 PM to 9:10 PM, lighting up the sky with over 20,000 fireworks. Official viewing area tickets range from ¥3,000 to ¥18,000, Open lottery application period will start in May 26 12:00 to June & 17:00 in website. while free spots farther from the venue tend to fill up quickly. If you’re driving, take the Kanetsu Expressway and exit at Nagaoka IC—temporary parking is available for both regular and large vehicles, but spaces are limited, require a fee, and advance reservations are recommended through the official website.
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Omagari Fireworks Competition in Akita Prefecture
The Omagari Fireworks Festival in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is scheduled for August 30, 2025, featuring daytime fireworks from 5:10 PM and nighttime displays starting at 6:50 PM, with approximately 18,000 fireworks lighting up the sky. While general admission is free, reserved seating is available, with prices ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥50,000, depending on the seating area. Tickets sales typically opening in June and July visit website for ticket information. For those arriving by car or campervan, advance parking reservations are required, with parking fees around ¥2,500. Special packages combining RV/camper parking and reserved seats for two people are also available.
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https://www.oomagari-hanabi.com/
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Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo
The Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival in Tokyo is scheduled for July 26, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, featuring over 20,000 fireworks along the Sumida River near Asakusa. While the festival is free to attend, official viewing area tickets are available for purchase, with prices typically starting from ¥6,000. These tickets are usually released in early May visit website for ticket information. For those seeking a premium experience, yakatabune (traditional houseboat) cruises are available, offering an on-the-water view of the fireworks, with prices ranging from ¥15,000 to ¥40,000, depending on the package. Parking near the venue is extremely limited so, parking a little further away from the main venue is recommended.
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https://www.sumidagawa-hanabi.com/
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Biwako Fireworks Festival in Shiga Prefecture
The Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival in Shiga Prefecture is scheduled for August 8, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM, over the waters near Otsu Port. The event features approximately 10,000 fireworks. Reserved seating tickets are available, with prices ranging from ¥2,000 to ¥33,000, depending on the seating area. Tickets are typically released in early June visit website for ticket information. For parking lot to secure spot, consider arriving early since parking spaces are limited and can be crowded. If you can not secure a spot near the venue you can park a little further then use public transportation to go to the venue.
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https://www.biwako-visitors.jp/hanabi/
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Akagawa Fireworks Festival in Yamagata Prefecture
The Akagawa Fireworks Festival in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, will take place on August 17, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM, showcasing over 12,000 fireworks along the Akagawa River. Reserved seating tickets will go on general sale starting July 1, with pricing and seating details to be announced on the official website. Parking is very limited, so public transportation is recommended. If driving, temporary parking is available but may require walking 20–30 minutes to the venue.
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Summary
Explore Japan’s best summer fireworks festivals in 2025 with the freedom of a campervan! From Tokyo to Yamagata, this guide covers five amazing events you shouldn’t miss. There are also many more festivals across Japan—so if you’d like more recommendations or want to book a campervan, feel free to contact us via mail, What’sApp, or Messenger. We’re happy to help you plan your perfect summer adventure!
