Scheduled
The 48th Tokai Festival Fireworks
Ibaraki 8/8/2026 (Sat)5,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Ibaraki·See the 8 fireworks calendar
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The 48th Tokai Festival Fireworks Festival — Creative fireworks produced by a famous fireworks company are a must-see
Fireworks count5,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 20,000 people
Time19:00～20:00
AdmissionPaid seats
Summary
The Tokai Festival fireworks, a summer fixture of Tokai Village in Ibaraki, take place at Akogigaura Park on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 19:00. The venue returns to the park from the Kujigawa riverbed, with some 5,000 shells set to fill the hour. Under the theme 'Sowing seeds of smiles', Nomura Fireworks Industry — a multiple award-winner at national competitions — presents creative pieces and starmine sequences. A limited shuttle bus serves the venue, 30 minutes on foot from JR Tokai Station.
Overview
After years on the Kujigawa riverbed, the festival fireworks move back to Akogigaura Park for 2026, scheduling about 5,000 shells across the hour from 19:00 to 20:00. Nomura Fireworks Industry, with national-competition honors to its name, builds the program around creative fireworks and starmine runs. JR Tokai Station is a 30-minute walk away and a direct shuttle bus runs, though only a handful of departures, so walking is a practical option. Parking includes some paid sections and fills up; paid grandstand seats are also offered, with details on the official website.
Details
Date8/8 (Sat)
End date8/8 (Sat)
Time19:00～20:00
VenueAkogigaura Park
Address茨城県那珂郡東海村
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: Some paid parking available）
OrganizerTokai Festival Executive Committee
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)