
The 7th Kamagaya no Hanabi — colorful, unique fireworks color the night sky
The 7th Kamagaya Fireworks take place at Fukutaro Stadium & Fukutaro Arena in Kamagaya City, Chiba, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, sending up about 1,500 or more shells from 19:30 over one hour. In a two-part program, 14 local elementary and junior high schools launch themed shells set to their school songs, followed by sponsored fireworks. Shin-Kamagaya Station is a 25-minute walk, and with no parking, public transport is essential.
The 7th Kamagaya Fireworks run 19:30–20:30 on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Fukutaro Stadium & Fukutaro Arena in Kamagaya City, Chiba. Held with the cooperation of 14 local elementary and junior high schools to foster local pride, each school sets its own firework types and themes. On the day, after presentations by the pupils and students, part one launches shells to each school song and part two continues with sponsored fireworks, drawing about 15,000 visitors. The nearest station is Shin-Kamagaya, served by the Hokuso, Keisei, Shin-Keisei and Tobu lines, a 25-minute walk away. With no parking at the venue, arriving by public transport is the premise. Paid seating is available — check the festival's official website for prices and details, and note that the program may change.