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Top/Kanto/62nd Tateyama Kanko Matsuri Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival
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62nd Tateyama Kanko Matsuri Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival

Chiba Prefecture 8/8/2026 (Sat)5,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/8/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Chiba Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar
The 62nd Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival — the sight of fireworks blooming across Tateyama Bay at close range is overwhelming
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The 62nd Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival — the sight of fireworks blooming across Tateyama Bay at close range is overwhelming

Fireworks count5,000 shells
Expected crowdTBD
Time19:30~20:30
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The 62nd Tateyama Tourism Festival brings 5,000 fireworks to Tateyama Bay, Chiba, on August 8, launching for one hour from 19:30. The bay's calm, mirror-like water earns it the nickname Kagamigaura, and its signature underwater fireworks spread light across the surface to double the night sky. The venue is a 1-minute walk from the west exit of JR Tateyama Station, with no parking and traffic restrictions on the day.

Overview

The display launches around the breakwater at the mouth of the Shioiri River and across Tateyama Bay, where low-fired underwater fireworks ripple light along the surface beneath the big shells above — a two-layer night view that lives up to the bay's mirror nickname. The show runs 19:30 to 20:30 with free viewing. Arrive at the bayfront 30–45 minutes early; the station-to-venue street funnels crowds, and with no parking plus traffic restrictions, walking from JR Tateyama Station's west exit (1 minute) is the standard route.

Details

Date8/8 (Sat)
End date8/8 (Sat)
Time19:30~20:30
VenueShioiri River Estuary Training Jetty / Tateyama Bay
Address千葉県館山市
Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
Organizer0470-22-8330 Tateyama Kanko Matsuri Executive Committee (within Tateyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

1 min walk from JR Tateyama Station West Exit *Traffic restrictions on the day; check the official website for details

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to be at the bayfront viewing area 30–45 minutes before the start. The street from the station to the venue concentrates foot traffic, so moving early is safer. With no parking and traffic restrictions on the day, use the walking route from JR Tateyama Station.

Best viewing spots

Around the breakwater at the mouth of the Shioiri River is closest to the launch point, where the underwater fireworks can be watched up close. The bayfront on the station side also frames the fireworks reflected on the water.

With kids

At the seaside venue, keep children away from breakwaters and the water's edge and stay attentive. The station-front area is busy, so agree on a meeting point.

Photography tips

Pair the fireworks reflected on the water with the glow of the underwater shells for a shot that says Kagamigaura. On long exposures the ripple of the waves becomes part of the image — try a few exposure settings.

Payment

Viewing is free. Food stalls generally take cash, so bring coins. There is no parking at the venue, and traffic restrictions apply nearby on the day.

Venue Location

34.9783, 139.8666

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

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