Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

Name: Kumagaya Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Kumagaya

The Kumagaya Fireworks Festival (熊谷花火大会) is a major summer celebration in Saitama Prefecture, scheduled for August 8, 2026. Held along the Arakawa Riverbank, the event features a massive display of approximately 10,000 fireworks launched between 19:00 and 21:00, typically attracting over 400,000 spectators.

Date: Aug 8, 2026
Location: Kumagaya

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Event summary

Highlights

Launch of approximately 10,000 fireworks
Attracts an estimated 420,000 spectators
Paid seating available at the Rugby Field
Convenient access via JR Kumagaya Station

Recognized as one of the most popular fireworks displays in Saitama, the Kumagaya Fireworks Festival showcases roughly 10,000 fireworks. The event takes place near the Arakawa Riverbank, specifically downstream of the Arakawa Ohashi Bridge, creating a spectacular skyline for an estimated 420,000 visitors. The main display is scheduled to run for two hours on a Saturday evening.

Spectators can choose between free viewing areas along the river and paid seating options located at the Rugby Field. Ticketed sections include individual chair seats, group tarps for four people, and table seating, which can be purchased online or through convenience stores. For those seeking free spots away from the densest crowds, the Kugebashi Bridge area is a recommended alternative reached via a short bus ride.

The festival site is highly accessible, located within a five-minute walk from Kumagaya Station on the JR Takasaki Line. In the event of bad weather on the scheduled date of August 8, the organizers have designated August 9 as a backup date for the launch.

Practical details

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.