
'Promotion of Tokyo Bay Mouth Road Construction' The 11th Futtsu Citizen Fireworks Festival — water-shell fireworks and shaku shells are a must-see
The 11th Futtsu Citizens' Fireworks Festival returns to Futtsu Beach in Chiba Prefecture on July 25, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:15. Founded in 2015 by local volunteers and staged under the banner of the Tokyo Baymouth road project, the 45-minute program of some 2,000 shells pairs underwater fireworks with sound-and-light sequences over the bay.
Organized by the citizens of Futtsu, this beachside festival marks its 11th edition in 2026 and draws about 45,000 visitors to the sands for roughly 2,000 fireworks, including underwater shells and choreographed light-and-sound numbers. The setting on Tokyo Bay means the show plays out over open water. Arrive about an hour early for a good spot on the sand. Drivers should take Route 16 from Kisarazu-minami IC toward Cape Futtsu — roads around the venue face restrictions from 4 p.m. to around 10 p.m., and about 1,500 free parking spaces are available.