Kumagaya Fireworks Festival

The historic Kumagaya Fireworks Festival in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture got its start in 1934. It was suspended during WWII but has been held annually since its revival in 1948. It is the largest display in the Kanto region with about 10,000 fireworks. Highlights include a Starmine Competition where pyrotechnicians test their skills, and bursts known as fire writing that deliver messages of celebration for important occasions like marriages and birthdays.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Prefecture Kumagaya Arakawa River River Map
Area: Northern Area
Phone: 0485946677
Date: 2019/8/10(Saturday)
19:00-21:00
Number of fireworks: 10,000 shots
Paid spectator seating: Available
Average attendance: 450,000people
In case of stormy weather: Held if light rain/Postponed in bad weather
preliminary Sunday:2019/8/11/8/17/8/18
Parking Lot: Available