Beach Fireworks Near Tokyo: 6 Events Held by the Ocean 2026

Today we feature some special firework displays from Kanagawa Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture, carefully chosen from the many firework festivals in the Tokyo area.

All of these festivals are held by the beach, so you can enjoy the sight of fireworks flickering on the surface of the ocean!

Beach Fireworks near Tokyo in 2026

1. Kamakura Fireworks Festival (July 10)
2. Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival (July 11)
3. Hayama Coast HANABI Fireworks Festival (July 23 and 25)
4. Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival (August 8)
5. Asahi-Shi Iioka You-Yu Festival (October 3)
6. Oamishirasato Fireworks (September 26)

1. Kamakura Fireworks Festival (July 10)

The Kamakura Fireworks Festival is a cherished tradition on the Kamakura coastline that dates back to 1948.

This year, the summer sky will light up with 2,500 fireworks. The absolute highlight is the fireworks launched from a moving boat, bursting right across the ocean surface.

Combined with the sound of the crashing waves, it creates a deeply immersive, unforgettable experience.

Kamakura Fireworks Festival

Date: July 10, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 19:20 - 20:10
Venues: Kamakura Beach, Yuigahama Beach, Zaimokuza Beach
Nearest Stations: Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line), Yuigahama Station (Enoshima Railway), Wadazuka Station
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Kamakura Station to Yuigahama Beach, five minutes on foot from Yuigahama Station or Wadazuka Station to Zaimokuza Beach
Official Homepage: Kamakura Fireworks Festival (Japanese)

2. Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival (July 11)

At one time Japan restricted trade and commerce with other countries. But this policy ended and Japan began trading with the rest of the world with the arrival of the Perry Expedition (1853). US Navy Commander Perry and his warships landed at Kurihama Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture's Yokosuka City.

Commemorating a monumental moment in history, the Kurihama Perry Festival returns on Saturday, July 11, from 10:00 to 20:00.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a lively parade and the Yokosuka Kaikoku Bazaar—a vibrant market run by local residents to celebrate the opening of Japan to the world. The day will also feature the official Commodore Perry Landing Commemoration Ceremony.

To cap off the festivities, the evening fireworks display is back and bigger than ever for 2026! A spectacular 7,000 fireworks will light up the night sky, making it the largest summer fireworks event in the area (up from 5,000 in 2024).

Come out and experience Kurihama’s ultimate summer tradition!

Kurihama Perry Fireworks Festival

Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 19:30 - 20:00
Venues: Kanagawa, Yokosuka, Kurihama: Perry Park, Kurihama Beach, and the former Nichiro Wharves
Nearest Stations: Kurihama Station (JR Yokosuka Line), Keikyu Kurihama Station (Keikyu Line)
Access: 15 minutes on foot from Kurihama Station and Keikyu Kurihama Station
Official Homepage: Kurihama Tourism Association (Japanese)

3. Hayama Coast HANABI Fireworks Festival (July 23 and 25)

Since 2025, the Hayama Coast HANABI Fireworks Festival has shifted to a more intimate, split-venue scale across Isshiki Beach (July 23) and Morito Beach (July 25), launching a total of 1,000 fireworks.

The magic begins at dusk, as visitors can watch Mt. Fuji silhouetted against the stunning sunset glow. Once night falls, the real show starts with a powerful combination of underwater fireworks and high-altitude rockets bursting overhead.

It is a wonderfully romantic event where you can simply lie back on the sand, relax, and take in the view.

Hayama Coast HANABI Fireworks Festival

Date: July 23 at Isshiki Beach, July 25 at Morito Beach
Time: 19:15 - 19:45
Venues: Morito Beach and Isshiki Coast Breakwater
Nearest Stations: Zushi Station (JR Yokosuka Line), Zushi-Hayama Station (Keikyu Zushi Line)

Access: (Train and bus) Get on a bus headed for Hayama (Zushi 12) or Hayama Welfare and Culture Center (Zushi 11) at bus stop #3 (Zushi Station) or bus stop #2 (Keikyu Zushi-Hayama Station). Get off the bus when you reach Morito Kaigan bus stop.

Official Homepage: Hayama Town Tourist Association (Japanese)

4. Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival (August 8)

The Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival is held in Chiba Prefecture's Tateyama City. Among those featured in today's article, this is the only fireworks festival that's held in August. This is perfect for those who missed out on the July fireworks!

Visitors can experience a unique kind of fireworks display in a naturally-occurring acoustic environment, created by the small mountains surrounding Tateyama.

Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival

Date: August 8, 2026
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
Venue: Hojo Beach area in Tateyama, Chiba
Nearest Station: Tateyama Station (JR Uchibo Line)
Access: About 10 minutes on foot from Tateyama Station
Official Homepage: Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival (Japanese)

5. Asahi-Shi Iioka You-Yu Festival (October 3)

Located at the eastern end of Chiba Prefecture's Kujukuri Coast, Iioka Beach plays host to the Asahi-Shi Iioka You-Yu Festival in October.

The festival's grand finale fireworks display takes place on the very first evening.

There are plenty of fantastic ways to catch the show: you can head up to Cape Gyobu for a breathtaking panoramic view of the fireworks bursting over the illuminated Kujukuri coastline, or enjoy a scenic night drive right along Kujukurihama Beach as the sky lights up.

Asahi-Shi Iioka You-Yu Festival

Date: October 3, 2026
Time: Starts from 18:15
Venue: Iioka Beach in Asahi, Chiba
Nearest Station: Asahi Station (JR Sobu Main Line)

Access:
- By Train: At Tokyo Station, take the Limited Express Shiosai to Asahi Station (JR Sobu Main Line) for a 90-minute train ride. At Asahi Station hop on board a Chibakotsu bus headed for Choshi City and disembark at Shokusai no Shuku Iioka Iriguchi bus stop. Then walk for about three minutes.
- By Car:
Via Chiba Prefecture's Togane Road: From the Higashi-Kanto Expressway take the Chiba-Togane Road until you reach the Yokoshibahikari IC. From Yokoshibahikari IC it's about 40 minutes by car.
Via Toso Expressway: From the Higashi-Kanto Expressway Taiei IC take the Toso Toll Road until you reach the Yokoshibahikari IC. From the Yokoshibahikari IC it's about 40 minutes

Official Homepage: Asahi-Shi Iioka You-Yu Festival (Japanese)

6. Oamishirasato Fireworks (September 26)

The Oamishirasato Fireworks Festival features a unique crowd favorite: "fireworks messages." Every year, members of the public are invited to submit personal messages that are read aloud just before a dedicated firework is launched.

If you're looking for a memorable way to celebrate a special occasion, why not send your own message echoing into the evening sky?

Oamishirasato Fireworks

Date: September 26, 2026
Time: 18:30
Venue: Shirasato Chuo Beach in Oamishirasato, Chiba
Nearest Station: Konan Station (JR Kusatsu Line)
Access:
- By Train: At Oami Station (JR Sotobo Line) hop on a Kominato Tetsudo Bus headed for either Sunrise Kujukuri or Shirakoshako. After about 30 minutes you'll arrive at Shirasato Kaigan bus stop. Get off and walk for five minutes. *On the day of the event a complimentary bus is in service.
- By Car: About five minutes from the Togane Kujukuri Toll Road-Kujukuri IC via Prefectural Route 30. Please note that there are no free parking lots in the area.

Official Homepage: Oamishirasato Fireworks

Enjoy Fireworks Near Tokyo!

There is nothing quite like spending a summer evening listening to the crash of the waves as spectacular fireworks light up the night sky. Which beach will you be heading to this year?