What time do the fireworks start?

Each day runs 20:00–20:20, about 20 minutes. The 2026 edition is held over 2 and 3 August; check the official site for details.

Is there paid seating?

Paid seats (2,000 yen) are set on the beach side, while the lakeside lawn is free to view from. Check the official site for how to buy.

Can I drive to the venue?

A paid car park for 327 vehicles (1,000 yen per car) is available — about 15 minutes from Hakone-toge IC, or 45 from Gotemba IC.

How do I get there by public transport?

Take a bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, about 65 minutes; the venue is right by the Hakone-en stop.

Scheduled

Hakone-en Summer Night Festa

Name: Hakone-en Summer Night Festa
Start: 2026-08-02T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-03T20:20+09:00
Location: Hakone-en Bay (Over Lake Hakone-en)

Kanagawa Prefecture 8/2/2026 (Sun)6,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/3/2026 (Mon).See fireworks festivals in Kanagawa Prefecture·See the 8 fireworks calendar

Hakone-en Summer Night Festa — 6,000 fireworks launched over the lake during the two days

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Hakone-en Summer Night Festa — 6,000 fireworks launched over the lake during the two days

Fireworks count6,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 3,000-4,000 people

Time20:00～20:20

AdmissionPaid seats

Firing Dates

The confirmed fireworks launch dates for this festival are listed below.

8/2 (Sun)
8/3 (Mon)

Summary

Hakone-en Summer Night Festa is a lakeside fireworks show launched over Lake Ashi in Hakone, Kanagawa. In 2026 it runs on August 2 and 3, with about 3,000 shells each night (around 6,000 in total) rising from Hakone-en Bay between 8:00 and 8:20 pm. Highlights include starmine barrages whose echoes rebound off the surrounding mountains and water starmine blooming low over the lake surface. Crowds stay at a relaxed 3,000–4,000: spread a leisure sheet on the lawns for free viewing, or take the paid seats (¥2,000) on the sandy shore. Festival stalls and food trucks add to the appeal, and the event pairs easily with sightseeing in Hakone.

Overview

Hakone-en Summer Night Festa stages its fireworks over Lake Ashi from the grounds of Hakone-en, a lakeside resort in Hakone Town, Kanagawa. The 2026 edition takes place on Sunday, August 2 and Monday, August 3, launching roughly 3,000 shells per evening — about 6,000 across the two nights — from 8:00 to 8:20 pm above Hakone-en Bay. The setting is what sets this event apart: starmine sequences echo off the mountains ringing the lake, while water starmine opens just above the calm surface, lighting up the water in an instant. You can choose how to watch. The lakeside lawn is roomy enough to spread a leisure sheet and enjoy the show for free, while paid seats (¥2,000) on the sandy beach sit closer to the launch site. Attendance of around 3,000–4,000 keeps lines and crowds manageable, making this an easy addition to a Hakone sightseeing itinerary. Festival stalls and food trucks line the grounds with a small carnival feel. Access is by bus from Hakone-Yumoto Station (about 65 minutes; a short walk from the Hakone-en stop), or by car via Ashinoko Skyline Hakone-Toge IC (about 15 minutes); a 327-space paid car park is on site (cars ¥1,000 per entry). Check Hakone-en's official website for the latest schedule.

Details

Date8/2 (Sun)

End date8/3 (Mon)

Time20:00～20:20

VenueHakone-en Bay (Over Lake Hakone-en)

Address神奈川県足柄下郡箱根町

Crowd levelMedium ★★☆☆☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 327 spaces (312 passenger cars, 15 buses). Passenger cars: ¥1,000 per entry. Motorcycles: ¥400 per entry. Microbuses: ¥2,000）

Organizer0460-83-1151 Hakone-en

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 65-minute bus ride from Hakone-Yumoto Station on the Hakone Tozan Railway, get off at Hakone-en bus stop, then a short walk

🚗 By Car

Approx. 15 minutes from Ashinoko Skyline Hakone Toge IC, approx. 45 minutes from Tomei Gotemba IC (via National Route 138 and Prefectural Route 75)

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Arriving 30–45 minutes before the 20:00 start still leaves you a choice of spots. The lakeside lawn fills first, so if you want space for a picnic blanket, come a little earlier.

Best viewing spots

Free viewing is on the lakeside lawn, where you can spread a picnic blanket. The water starmine reflects on the lake, so pick a spot with a clear view of the water to enjoy the reflections too.

With kids

Choose a spot set back from the water's edge and keep children within sight. It is easy to get separated in a crowd, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in the paid seating — check with staff first. The shells burst over the lake and reflect on the water, so include the surface in the lower frame.

Payment

Buy paid seats in advance where possible. Festival stalls and food trucks generally take cash, so carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

35.2388, 139.0525

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

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