*Summer 2024* Let's go to the fireworks festival, synonymous with summer in Japan (Hotel Associa Shizuoka)
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A large festival will be held in Shizuoka in July. There will also be festivals where you can enjoy fireworks that light up the night sky and food stalls. Why not take a trip to enjoy the Japanese summer to the fullest? (Photo provided by the 39th Nihon-daira Festival Executive Committee)
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Table of Contents
- Experience the Japanese summer ~ Japanese summer means festivals and fireworks ~
- ①Shimizu Tanabata Festival ~ Tanabata Festival at the Birthplace of Chibi Maruko-chan ~
- ②About the Abekawa Fireworks Festival ~About 10,000 to 15,000 fireworks will light up the summer night sky~
- ③About the 39th Nihon-daira Festival ~Large fireworks light up the Nihon-daira sky~
- Hotel Associa Shizuoka is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station!
Experience the Japanese summer ~ Japanese summer means festivals and fireworks ~
This time, we will introduce three festivals that represent Shizuoka: the Shimizu Tanabata Festival, the Abekawa Fireworks Display, and the Nihon-daira Festival.
①Shimizu Tanabata Festival ~ Tanabata Festival at the Birthplace of Chibi Maruko-chan ~
The Shimizu Tanabata Festival, held every year in the Shimizu Ward of Shizuoka City, is a festival that features colorful bamboo decorations and gorgeous events. The Tanabata Festival takes place in early July, and is bustling mainly around the Shimizu Station Ginza Shopping Street and the Shimizu Ginza Shopping Street.
Shimizu Ward is the birthplace of the nationally popular anime character "Chibi Maruko-chan." It was also broadcast in Taiwan in 2017, so some people may already know about it. At the festival venue, there are Tanabata decorations featuring Chibi Maruko-chan, which are a feast for the eyes. Check the official website for details!
Photo courtesy of Shimizu Tanabata Festival Executive Committee
Dates: Thursday, July 4th, Friday, July 5th, Saturday, July 6th, Sunday, July 7th, 2024
Event times: 4th (Thurs), 7th (Sun) 11:00-20:00 5th (Fri), 6th (Sat) 11:00-21:00
Location: Shimizu Station Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu Ginza Shopping Street, Shimizu Station Ejiriguchi Yottekoma Shopping Street, Shimizu Central Ginza Shopping Street
Nearest station: JR Shimizu Station
Photo courtesy of Shimizu Tanabata Festival Executive Committee
②About the Abekawa Fireworks Festival ~About 10,000 to 15,000 fireworks will light up the summer night sky~
The Abekawa Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Shizuoka City, is held in late July and lights up the night sky with around 10,000 to 15,000 fireworks. This fireworks festival is a historic event that has been held since 1953 and is loved by locals and tourists alike.
Photo courtesy of Abekawa Fireworks Festival Headquarters
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2024 19:30-21:00
Location: The event can be viewed around Abekawa Waterfront Park and the Sports Plaza ( please check the official website for details )
③About the 39th Nihon-daira Festival ~Large fireworks light up the Nihon-daira sky~
Nihon-daira has been selected as a Japanese night view heritage site. With that night view as your backdrop, you can lie down on the grass in the outdoor garden and watch the large fireworks that light up the night sky. Approximately 12,000 fireworks will be launched. The launch intervals are short, so you can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show that combines fireworks, lighting, and music with a sense of realism. For more details, please check the official website.
Photo courtesy of the 39th Nihon-daira Festival Executive Committee
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Time: Doors open at 16:00, Fireworks show from 19:30 to 20:30 (rain or shine)
Location: Nihondaira Hotel Outdoor Garden
Admission fee: Free
Organizer: 39th Nihon-daira Festival Executive Committee
*On the day of the event, only tournament officials will be allowed to enter the Nihon-daira Hotel. The general public will not be allowed to use or enter the hotel.
*In order to protect the grass, please refrain from reserving spots in advance with sheets or other items.
*Smoking is prohibited within the garden. (Please use the designated smoking area.)
*Please refrain from bringing food, drinks or animals into the venue (except for guide dogs, service dogs and hearing dogs).
*The use of drones near the summit of Nihon-daira or within the venue is strictly prohibited.
Access to the 39th Nihon-daira Festival Venue
Photo courtesy of the 39th Nihon-daira Festival Executive Committee
On the day of the Nihon-daira Festival, traffic restrictions will be in place on all roads leading to the summit of Nihon-daira, including both Shizuoka and Shimizu parkways, in anticipation of heavy congestion. Roads will be closed from 4:00 p.m. onwards, so please use public transport (paid shuttle buses and taxis) to get to the festival.
There is no parking available, so please use public transportation. The Nippon-daira Hotel shuttle bus will also be suspended.
We also ask that you refrain from coming to the venue on foot or by bicycle from hiking trails, etc.
Details regarding the paid shuttle bus will be announced on the following website as soon as they are decided.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station!
Hotel Associa Shizuoka is located just a one-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station. Why not use this hotel as your base to enjoy Shizuoka's fascinating festivals?
Access to each festival venue from Hotel Associa Shizuoka
It is expected to be busy on the day. We ask that you use public transportation.
The times are just a guideline. They may change depending on the situation on the day. We recommend that you allow plenty of time for your trip.
■Shimizu Tanabata Festival From JR Shizuoka Station, take the Tokaido Line and get off at JR Shimizu Station (approximately 12 minutes)
■To the Abekawa Fireworks Festival Take a bus from JR Shizuoka Station and get off at Hondori Jyuchome (approximately 12 minutes) Check the Shizutetsu bus timetable
From Hondori Jyuchome bus stop, walk to the venue
■Nihon-daira Festival *Please use the paid shuttle bus or taxi.
Details of the paid shuttle bus will be available on the Nihon-daira Festival official website as soon as they are decided.
*There will be road restrictions on the day. Please check the official Nihon-daira Festival website for details.
The best deals for booking accommodation at Hotel Associa Shizuoka are available on the official website.
Reservations made through our official website will give you the best deal. We look forward to welcoming you.
For more information about Hotel Associa Shizuoka, please see the article below.
Hotel Associa Shizuoka Official Website: https://www.associa.com/sth/
We provide trust, peace of mind, and safety through our sincere, high-quality service and our "customer first" philosophy, making the most of the railway network that supports Japan. We welcome customers from both Japan and abroad with the finest hospitality and the finest service to meet all their needs.
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