
37th Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival — Masterful scale and staging keep you engaged to the end
The 37th Odawara Sagami River Fireworks run for an hour from 19:10 on August 1 at the Sagami River sports field in Kanagawa. Music-synced fireworks form the backbone of a show that mixes traditional pieces with wide-ranging effects — the shell count is undisclosed, but the entertainment-first staging runs the full hour. Paid seats are the recommended way to take in the music fireworks. Come by train or bus (15 minutes from Kamonomiya Station, or the Odawara Station bus to Imai plus 5 minutes on foot); there is no parking.
The open sports field on the Sagami riverbed hosts a show that keeps its traditional flavor while weaving in varied effects, with music-synced fireworks at its core — light and sound land together across the open space. The launch count is not published, but the event's 37 editions speak for its standing as an Odawara summer fixture. Sightseeing spots dot the area around the venue, so a daytime stroll pairs easily with the evening show. With no parking provided, the walk from Kamonomiya Station or the bus from Odawara Station are the standard routes.