Scheduled
The 54th Akishima Citizen Whale Festival Dream Fireworks
Tokyo 8/29/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2,000 shells
This festival ended on 8/29/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Tokyo·See the 8 fireworks calendar
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The 54th Akishima Citizen Kujira Festival Yume Hanabi - Star mines launching one after another
Fireworks countApprox. 2,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 45,000 people
Time20:00～20:30
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
Yumehanabi, the fireworks of the Akishima Whale Festival, light up Akishima Citizens' Ballpark in Tokyo on August 29, 2026, from 20:00 to 20:30. Named for a 1.6-million-year-old whale fossil unearthed in the city in 1961, the 54th edition sends up about 2,000 shells led by star-mine barrages — and launch sites sit close enough to feel every report.
Overview
The Whale Festival fireworks mark their 54th edition in 2026, opening at 20:00 for a half-hour show of some 2,000 shells centered on star-mine sequences, with about 45,000 visitors expected. As one part of a full-day festival, many spectators carry over from the daytime events. There is no parking at the venue: the ballpark lies five minutes on foot from Higashi-Nakagami Station, so come by train. Arrive about an hour early for a spot, and expect the station-bound routes to be busy right after the finale.
Details
Date8/29 (Sat)
End date8/29 (Sat)
Time20:00～20:30
VenueAkishima Municipal Baseball Stadium
Address東京都昭島市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
OrganizerAkishima City Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)