Enjoy the summer nights of 2024! Recommended fireworks festivals in Kanagawa Prefecture
When it comes to events that light up the summer night sky, it's undoubtedly fireworks. This year, Kanagawa Prefecture is once again planning numerous fireworks displays. Here, we'll pick out some of the most noteworthy displays and introduce their appeal and highlights. Be sure to check it out for reference when heading out with family and friends.
●2024 Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Display
Scheduled date: July 13th (Saturday)
Venue: Near Kurihama Beach (Yokosuka)
Number of launches: Approximately 5,000
The Kurihama Perry Festival is an event commemorating the arrival of Commodore Perry. The 2024 fireworks display, which marks the 171st anniversary of the landing of Commodore Perry's Black Ships in Kurihama, will be powered up to launch approximately 5,000 fireworks.
●The 35th Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
Scheduled date: Saturday, August 3rd
Venue: Sakawagawa Sports Ground (Odawara)
Number of launches: Approximately 10,000
The Sakawa River Fireworks Festival is held on the banks of the Sakawa River. Every year, the most popular attractions are the 30m-high, 300m-long Niagara Falls that cross the Sakawa River along the Odawara Bridge, and the "Music Fireworks" that synchronize the fireworks with music.
●78th Atsugi Ayu Festival Fireworks Display
Scheduled date: Saturday, August 3rd
Venue: Sagami River riverbed (confluence of three rivers) [Atsugi]
Number of launches: Approximately 10,000
This is the main event of the Atsugi Ayu Festival, which takes place over two days in Atsugi City. The venue is where the Sagami River, Nakatsu River, and Koayu River meet, so the viewing area and the launch site are close together, making for an impressive sight. The finale, the "Great Niagara," boasts one of the largest scales in the prefecture and is a must-see.
●Minato Mirai Smart Festival 2024
Scheduled date: Monday, August 5th
Venues: Minato Mirai 21 Waterfront Park, Earthquake-Resistant Berth, Yokohama Hammerhead No. 9 Wharf, Cup Noodles Museum Park, and others (Yokohama)
Number of launches: Approximately 20,000
With the theme of "Yokohama, the SDGs Future City," local businesses and the community have collaborated to create a futuristic fireworks event that combines traditional fireworks with the latest technology. Enjoy music, dance, a variety of performances, and innovative entertainment.
●The 44th Miura Beach Summer Festival Fireworks Display
Scheduled date: Wednesday, August 7th
Venue: Miura Beach (Miura)
Number of launches: Approximately 2,000
This is a summer tradition held every year in Miura City. The highlight of this fantastical seaside fireworks show is the combination of the fireworks and the colorfully sparkling waters. There are also plenty of local food and drink booths and food stalls, allowing you to enjoy the local culture and cuisine. The venue is conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Miura-Kaigan Station on the Keihin Kyuko Line, and you can relax on the wide sandy beach.
●72nd Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival
Scheduled date: Friday, August 23rd *In case of bad weather, the event will be held on Sunday, August 25th
Venue: Shonan Itako (Sagami River Estuary) [Hiratsuka]
Number of launches: Approximately 3,000 (planned)
This fireworks festival, held in Hiratsuka City, colors the summer in Shonan. Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, spectacular fireworks, and a fantastic spectacle of traditional and modern fireworks. You'll be enchanted by the sight of the large fireworks shining against the night sky as the sea breeze blows, and you can also enjoy the local culture with a wide variety of local cuisine and events.
●50th Kanazawa Festival Fireworks Display
Scheduled date: Saturday, August 24th
Venue: Umi no Park, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City [Yokohama]
Number of launches: Approximately 3,500
The Kanazawa Festival Fireworks Display is held every year on the fourth Saturday of August at Umi no Park. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the display, and the display will feature a barrage of starmines, celebratory fireworks, and Kanazawa Ward's mascot, Botan-chan Fireworks, to liven up the event. Entry is free, so anyone can sit on the beach or the park's grass and watch the fireworks.
Why not spend some special time watching fireworks this summer? Come and enjoy a fireworks display near you!
*Please check the official website or other sources for detailed information before you go out.
