Summer 2023 Event where you can enjoy fireworks in Kanagawa Prefecture

The sun is setting late these days. As the signs of summer are steadily approaching, many of you may be starting to make plans for summer outings. Speaking of summer, we think of the ocean, mountains, pools, and of course, fireworks displays. It is a major event that is an essential summer tradition, but for the past few years it has been canceled across the board due to the influence of the coronavirus. Many fireworks festivals are scheduled for this year in Kanagawa Prefecture, some of which will return for the first time in several years. Unfortunately, the Yokohama Port Opening Festival fireworks scheduled for June 2nd was canceled due to stormy weather, but this time we will be featuring events where you can enjoy fireworks in Kanagawa Prefecture from July to August. Ta. We will introduce you to everything from highly entertaining events that make full use of sound and light to traditional fireworks displays with a history that you can enjoy while enjoying the scenery of Kanagawa!

●2023 Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Festival
Scheduled date: July 15th (Saturday)

The Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Festival is held in Kurihama, Yokosuka City. This year marks the 170th anniversary since Commodore Perry landed in Kurihama, and the "Kurihama Perry Festival" will return to Kurihama for the first time in four years! The ``Yokosuka Kaikoku Bazaar'' will be held on Kurihama Shopping Street Road Street from the morning, with mock stalls and various performances. Also in the morning, the ``Mizushi Admiral Perry Landing Ceremony'' will be held at Perry Park, so we recommend attending in the morning to enjoy the festival atmosphere of Kurihama. At night, around 3,500 fireworks, including star mines, are set off near the Kurihama coast. You can view the impressive fireworks from Perry Park and Kurihama Beach. Why not enjoy Kurihama's summer to the fullest while thinking about its 170-year history?

●Minato Mirai Smart Festival 2023
Scheduled date: July 31st (Monday)

Next, we would like to introduce "Sky Symphony in Yokohama presented by Colowide," which is famous as one of the largest in the Tokyo metropolitan area and concludes the climax of the "Minato Mirai Smart Festival." Summer flowers are blooming in the sky of Minato Mirai, which is famous for its night view. The "Minato Mirai Smart Festival", which started in 2018, is an event where local businesses and the region come together to promote the appeal of "SDGs Future City Yokohama." Before the fireworks, there will be Japanese drum performances by Tsuzuki Taiko and street performances. A total of 20,000 fireworks are set off during the finale, lasting about 25 minutes. The fireworks that go off in time with the music are like watching a dazzling dance performance. Please note that all areas of the venue are paid venues, and those without an admission ticket will not be able to enter, so please check the website for details in advance.
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●34th Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
Date: Saturday, August 5th

The Sakawa River Fireworks Festival is held on the riverbed of the Sakawa River in Odawara City. Highlights include the highly entertaining "Music Fireworks" and the 300 meter long Niagara Fireworks. Last year, due to the influence of the coronavirus, the name was changed to "Odawara Cheering Fireworks Project" and the event was held in several locations, but this year, 10,000 fireworks will be launched just like before the coronavirus. It is scheduled. At the 29th event, fireworks, sound, and light were synchronized to the profound theme song of "The Phantom of the Opera," making it seem like a story was being written in the night sky. Since you can see the fireworks from the riverbed, you will be able to see the impressive fireworks right in front of your eyes. During the day, enjoy sightseeing such as Odawara Castle, and end the day with fireworks. Perfect for making summer memories.
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●49th Kanazawa Festival Fireworks Festival
Date: Saturday, August 26th

This year, a summer tradition will return to the night sky in Kanazawa for the first time in four years. At the end of August, when summer is coming to an end, approximately 3,500 fireworks are set off at the Kanazawa Fireworks Festival. Since the Kanazawa Festival began in 1975, it has enlivened Kanazawa through three eras. This year, to celebrate the first time in four years, in addition to the popular Star Mine, a ``celebratory fireworks'' event is planned. The great thing about this fireworks display is that you can watch it from a variety of locations, including the sandy beach and lawns of Sea Park, Hakkeijima, and Nojima Park. You can enjoy fireworks blooming over the sea from any location of your choice.
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Please enjoy the summer tradition of blooming in the night sky in Kanagawa Prefecture! For information on paid seats and details for each fireworks display, please check the official website in advance.