Zushi Beach Fireworks - enjoy fireworks without the crowds or the heat

While the expense of getting to Japan can be quite astronomical, once you get here you can find so many cheap or affordable things to do. Moreover, there are a myriad of free events throughout the year. Personally, the free flower events alone are enough to keep me happy. Free firework displays are a complete bonus. And they are a dime a dozen. 

Zushi Beach Fireworks

The fireworks in summer are extremely popular despite the extreme heat. They can get very crowded and the areas they are held in get very congested. The vast majority of fireworks are held in summer, but there are also quite a few in Autumn. Even better still, there are a few in spring. And the ones in spring are typically lesser known.

Zushi Beach Fireworks are very well known though! They are also very popular. But are usually less busy than other fireworks, because of their location and because  they fall (or rather rise) on a Friday night in spring! Approximately 7000 fireworks are launched, including starmines, from three barges on the sea! While it is free to view this event, they do fundraise to support the annual fireworks display. Moreover, you can show your support by paying for a seat in a reserved area with the best view of the fireworks. 

Event: Zushi Beach Fireworks

Date: Friday 26th of May 2023

Time: from 7.30 pm to about 8.15 pm.

Cost: free to watch from a distance, 6000 yen for a ticket bought in advance to watch in the reserved area. 

Venue: Zushi Beach, 2-chōme-3 Shinjuku, Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0007. View on Google maps.

Official website

Many people associate summer with fireworks and save their firework visits to the main season. But for some people, like me, the lack of heat is the main appeal of these fireworks! 

*The featured photo is just an image from my personal firework files and not from the event.*