Scheduled
Choshi Minato Matsuri Fireworks Festival
Chiba Prefecture 8/8/2026 (Sat)Approx. 8,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Chiba Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar
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Choshi Port Festival Fireworks Festival — shaku shells launched at close range from atop the Tone River are full of impact
Fireworks countApprox. 8,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 70,000 people
Time19:30～20:20
AdmissionPaid seats
Summary
Choshi Minato Festival reaches its highlight with a fireworks show on the Tone River bank in Choshi, Chiba, on August 8, 2026. About 8,000 shells are packed into 50 minutes from 19:30, and a mikoshi parade follows the next day with street stalls lining the road by the station. Around 70,000 visitors attend and paid seats are available; Choshi Station (JR and Choshi Electric Railway) is a ten-minute walk from the venue.
Overview
The Choshi Minato Festival fireworks are held on August 8, 2026 at the Tone River riverbank, launching roughly 8,000 shells between 19:30 and 20:20 — one of the densest short programs of the season. The festival continues on August 9 with a mikoshi parade through the streets near the station. The venue is a ten-minute walk from Choshi Station; temporary parking totals 360 spaces (City Hall lot 3,000 yen, Karako-cho Park 2,000 yen) and fills quickly, so visitors without a reserved space are advised to come by train. Paid viewing seats are also an option, and crowds heading back to the station after the finale should allow extra time.
Details
Date8/8 (Sat)
End date8/8 (Sat)
Time19:30～20:20
VenueTone River Riverside
Address千葉県銚子市
Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes（Available: 360 spaces (City Hall parking lot 3,000 yen, Karakocho parking lot 2,000 yen; City Hall 250 spaces, Karakocho Park (temporary parking) 110 spaces). Public transportation recommended if parking is not secured）
Organizer0479-24-8932 Choshi Minato Matsuri Executive Committee (Choshi City Hall Tourism & Commerce Division: Fireworks Section)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)