Fireworks this weekend in the Kanto plain

The 38th annual Tonegawa Fireworks are on this Saturday, all things equal, in Ibaraki prefecture. These fireworks are quite well known because it is a particularly large display with about 30,000 fireworks launched. Moreover, the pyrotechnicians involved have all received Prime Minister's prize for their craft. In addition, the fireworks open with a flight performance in conjunction with the Air Self Defence Force.

The fireworks are launched from the riverbed of the Tone River in Sakai town. The fireworks are set to both light and music. They can be seen from far and wide.  However, please note that this year you need to buy a seat if you want to watch from one of three official venues. There are still a few tickets left, but you would want to get in quick to secure one of the last golden tickets! You also need to book parking in advance. 

The fireworks are on Saturday September 14th 2025 from 6 pm, but the aircraft flights are before that, around 5 pm. The fireworks are launched around 6.30 or 7 pm and last about 90 minutes. There will be restrictions on traffic on the day and also on September 10th when they will do a practise run of the opening flight sequence.

Have you been to the Tonegawa fireworks before? Are you going this year?