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Top/Kanto/Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026
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Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026

Chiba 8/1/2026 (Sat)12,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/1/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Chiba·See the 8 fireworks calendar
Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026 — 12,000 colorful fireworks bloom proudly in the night sky
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Matsudo Fireworks Festival 2026 — 12,000 colorful fireworks bloom proudly in the night sky

Fireworks count12,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 270,000 people (2025 result)
Time19:15~20:20
AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

Matsudo's summer fireworks fill the Furugasaki riverbed on 1 August — 12,000 shells across just over an hour, and crowds of around 270,000 on last year's figures. Paid sheet and photographer seats line the launch field, with food trucks planned in the paid area. There is no venue parking: visitors walk about 35 minutes from Matsudo or Kita-Matsudo Station.

Overview

This is one of the greater Tokyo area's large riverside displays, and the scale shows — a dense hour-long programme fired over the river, with paid seating options for those who want a reserved spot and a food-truck corner inside the paid area. Getting there means walking: roughly 35 minutes from either Matsudo or Kita-Matsudo Station, with no parking provided and riverside paths packed as the evening goes on. Position yourself early, expect heavy crowding at the station gates afterwards, and allow generous time for the journey home. Seat types, prices and programme details are published on the event's official site.

Details

Date8/1 (Sat)
End date8/1 (Sat)
Time19:15~20:20
VenueKogasaki Riverbed Sports Field
Address千葉県松戸市
Crowd levelMega ★★★★★
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
OrganizerMatsudo City Culture, Sports and Tourism Promotion Division
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

35 min walk from Matsudo Station or Kita-Matsudo Station *Please come on foot

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the fireworks begin. Good viewing spots start filling early, the riverside paths get busy and the nearest station gates are crowded too. There is no venue parking — plan to walk from Matsudo or Kita-Matsudo Station.

Best viewing spots

Paid sheet and photographer seats line the launch field at Furugasaki riverbed. Free viewing comes from the general riverbed area, where spots nearest the water fill up first.

With kids

Choose a spot away from the water's edge along the riverside and keep children within sight. With crowds of this size it is easy to get separated, so agreeing on a meeting point beforehand matters especially here.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Launch sites sit close to the viewing areas, so keeping the river surface in the lower frame captures the reflections too.

Payment

Paid seats (sheet and photographer seating) are best bought in advance. Vendors generally take cash, so carry plenty of coins and small bills.

Venue Location

35.7976, 139.9188

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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