Tachikawa Festival - Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival

Summary

Tachikawa's flagship summer event launches 5,000 fireworks over Showa Kinen Park, Tokyo, on July 25, running an hour from 19:15. The program favors big-diameter shells — including sizes rarely seen in Tokyo — along with star mines and 'kyokyo-gyoku' pieces that won recognition at pyrotechnicians' competitions. For 2026 the paid viewing area is expanded and advance ticketing is mandatory; there is no parking, so visitors walk 15 minutes from JR Tachikawa Station.

Overview

The park's broad lawns open up sightlines rare for a Tokyo display, and the program alternates between single large shells and long star-mine runs across its 5,000-shell hour. Craftsmanship is part of the draw: the kyokyo-gyoku shells recognized in pyrotechnic competitions share the sky with oversized diameters. Note the 2026 changes — the paid area has grown and every ticket must be bought and issued in advance, with sellouts possible. With no parking and traffic restrictions around the park, the 15-minute walk from Tachikawa Station is the practical route.

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