What happens if it rains?

In stormy weather the event is postponed to Sunday, October 18, per the official site. Check the latest updates before traveling.

There is no venue parking — the shuttle bus from Shimotsuma Station's north exit is the main route. It is about 25 minutes by car from Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC, but general lots still require a shuttle, so public transport is recommended.

Where can I buy tickets?

Tickets are sold via funity.jp and at FamilyMart stores nationwide. Seating ranges from chair seats at 7,000 yen to table and BBQ seats — see the official site for details.

What time should I arrive?

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the start still leaves you a choice of spots. The shuttle bus from Shimotsuma Station's north exit is the main route to the venue.

Tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating, so check with staff before using one. Phone and camera photography itself is fine.

Scheduled

Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026

Name: Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026
Start: 2026-10-17T18:00+09:00
End: 2026-10-17T19:15+09:00
Location: Roadside Station Grand Terrace Chikusei

Ibaraki 10/17/2026 (Sat)Approx. 20,000 shells (scale)

Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026 - Enjoy the long autumn night colored by fireworks

ちくせい花火大会実行委員会

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Chikusei Fireworks Festival 2026 - Enjoy the long autumn night colored by fireworks

Fireworks countApprox. 20,000 shells (scale)

Expected crowdApprox. 20,000

Time18:00～19:15

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Roughly 20,000 shells packed into 75 minutes: Chikusei's density-first format has made it a favorite among Kanto fireworks fans. The show opens October 17 at 18:00 around the roadside station Gran Terrace Chikusei, music-backed from start to finish. The city is the real-world setting of 'The iDOLM@STER Shiny Colors,' and the event embraces it with a dedicated cheering section (12,000 yen) where lights and vocals are allowed, alongside BBQ tables and photographer rows. Stormy weather postpones to October 18. No parking is provided; a shuttle from Shimodate Station covers the last leg.

Overview

The program runs nearly nonstop from 18:00 to 19:15 - that continuity is the festival's signature. Beyond the main roadside-station site, East and North 'Excite' blocks put you close to individual pyrotechnicians' launches. Tickets are sold via funity.jp or FamilyMart nationwide, with a wide price ladder: chairs from 7,000 yen, four-person tables from 36,000 yen, BBQ seats at 50,000 yen, and the Shiny Colors cheering section at 12,000 yen (which sold out quickly). Stormy weather postpones everything to Sunday, October 18. The official site states plainly that no parking is prepared around the venue, so the standard route is the roughly 10-minute shuttle from the north exit of Shimodate Station, which serves JR, Kanto Railway and the Moka Line. Drivers can reach the area in about 25 minutes from the Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC, but trains are the recommended plan.

Details

Date10/17 (Sat)

End date10/17 (Sat)

Time18:00～19:15

VenueRoadside Station Grand Terrace Chikusei

Address茨城県筑西市道の駅Grand Terrace筑西

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsNo

ParkingNo

Organizer0296-20-1160 Chikusei Fireworks Festival Executive Committee Office (weekdays 8:30–17:15)

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 10 min by shuttle bus from JR/Kanto Railway Joso Line/Moka Railway Shimodate Station North Exit

🚗 By Car

Approx. 25 min from Kita-Kanto Expressway Sakuragawa-Chikusei IC, approx. 40 min from Ken-O Expressway Joso IC, approx. 60 min from Joban Expressway Yawara IC. *Approx. 15 min by shuttle bus from general parking.

Info for International Visitors

Rain policy

Postponed to Sunday, October 18 in stormy weather, per the official site. Check updates before traveling.

Best arrival time

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the start still leaves you a choice of spots. There is no parking around the venue, and the shuttle bus from Shimotsuma Station's north exit is the main route, so public transport is the recommended way to attend.

Tickets & seats

Seats from 7,000 yen (chairs) to 50,000 yen (BBQ), sold via funity.jp or FamilyMart; the Shiny Colors cheering section has sold out.

Best viewing spots

Beyond the main venue at Roadside Station Grand Terrace Chikusei, the Excite Seats on the east and north sides let you watch each pyrotechnician's segment up close — the option to consider if you want a sense of proximity to the launches.

With kids

Crowds gather as the start approaches and children can get separated easily. Agree on a meeting point in advance, and keep children close when boarding the shuttle bus or moving through the crowds.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. With launches running almost non-stop for 75 minutes, spare battery and storage are worth having.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance — tickets are available via funity.jp or at FamilyMart stores nationwide.

Sources

chikusei-hanabi.jp

Venue Location

36.3228, 139.9942

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