Tsuchiura Fireworks
FireworksKanto(Ibaraki)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Sakuragawa River Riverbank (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge), Tsuchiura City
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedKanto(Ibaraki)
Annual eventDates
Venue
Sakuragawa River Riverbank (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge), Tsuchiura City
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
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Tsuchiura Fireworks takes place from 2026-11-07 to 2026-11-07.
Tsuchiura Fireworks is held at Sakuragawa River Riverbank (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge), Tsuchiura City in Ibaraki, Japan.
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.tsuchiura-hanabi.jp/.
The current listing status is scheduled. Last checked: 2026-08-04.
Yes, Tsuchiura Fireworks is free to attend.
The admission fee for Tsuchiura Fireworks is ¥0.
The typical crowd level is extreme.
One of Japan's three great fireworks competitions alongside Omagari; Exceptional autumn air clarity enhances fireworks visibility; Star Mine (rapid-fire) competition showcasing breathtaking choreography
JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line), 30 min walk from the west exit. Paid shuttle buses available on event day.
Dress warmly as November evenings can be quite cold; This is Japan's only major fireworks festival in autumn with clearer skies; Arrive early to avoid traffic congestion on Route 6
One of Japan's three great fireworks competitions alongside Omagari; Exceptional autumn air clarity enhances fireworks visibility; Star Mine (rapid-fire) competition showcasing breathtaking choreography
JR Tsuchiura Station (Joban Line), 30 min walk from the west exit. Paid shuttle buses available on event day.
Dress warmly as November evenings can be quite cold; This is Japan's only major fireworks festival in autumn with clearer skies; Arrive early to avoid traffic congestion on Route 6
📍 Sakuragawa River Riverbank (near Gakuen-Ohashi Bridge), Tsuchiura City