Tamagawa Fireworks Festival
The Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is Setagaya's largest fireworks display, featuring approximately 6,000 fireworks, stage shows, and food stalls. It takes place near Futakotamagawa Station over the Tama River.
- Date
- Oct 3, 2026
- Status
- Upcoming
Event summary
Highlights
- Features approximately 6,000 fireworks launched over the Tama River
- Offers stage shows and food stalls throughout the afternoon and evening
- Followed by a community clean-up event the next morning
This major fireworks festival in Setagaya, Japan, is scheduled for October 3, 2026, above the Tama River near Futakotamagawa Station. The event features around 6,000 fireworks launched between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Additionally, stage shows run from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and food stalls are open from 2 p.m. (free general viewing area) or 3 p.m. (paid area and Unane site) until 8 p.m.
The festival is known to attract large crowds, so early arrival is recommended to secure a good viewing spot. Attendees are permitted to mark their spots with rope and weights from midnight on the day of the event, with blue sheets allowed to be laid down starting at 2 p.m. Organizers note that the event's date has shifted in recent years from mid-August to mid-October. The festival will be canceled in the case of bad weather.
A community clean-up event is organized for the day after the festival, October 4, 2026, around the Tama River. Volunteers can participate between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The festival is known to attract large crowds, so early arrival is recommended to secure a good viewing spot. Attendees are permitted to mark their spots with rope and weights from midnight on the day of the event, with blue sheets allowed to be laid down starting at 2 p.m. Organizers note that the event's date has shifted in recent years from mid-August to mid-October. The festival will be canceled in the case of bad weather.
A community clean-up event is organized for the day after the festival, October 4, 2026, around the Tama River. Volunteers can participate between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Practical details
- Area for browsing nearby events
- Futakotamagawa, Setagaya
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.
Sources and further information
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- Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 tokyocheapo.com
Location map
Approximate area only; exact venue coordinates are not confirmed.
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