What time do the fireworks start?

Check the official site for the exact start time. Good viewing spots fill up early, so aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the show begins.

Can I drive to the venue?

There is no parking around the venue. It is about a 20-minute walk from Hon-Atsugi Station's north exit or 25 minutes from Ebina Station, so plan to arrive by public transport.

Where can I buy paid viewing seats?

Paid viewing seats are best bought in advance. For seat types, prices and availability, check the official site.

Scheduled

The 80th Atsugi Ayu Festival

Name: The 80th Atsugi Ayu Festival
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-10
Location: Sagami River Riverbed (Three Rivers Confluence)

Kanagawa Prefecture 10/10/2026 (Sat)Approx. 10,000 shells

80th Atsugi Ayu Festival - Powerful fireworks show coloring the night sky on the first day of the festival

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80th Atsugi Ayu Festival - Powerful fireworks show coloring the night sky on the first day of the festival

Fireworks countApprox. 10,000 shells

Expected crowdApprox. 110,000 people

TimeTBD

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The fireworks night that opens Atsugi's Ayu (sweetfish) Festival in Kanagawa—a two-day, October 10–11, 2026 celebration with the launch show on the Saturday. From the confluence of three rivers on the Sagami, roughly 10,000 shells rise in what the city bills as one of Kanagawa's largest displays. Star mines anchor the program, and the finale's 'Great Niagara' pours a cascade of light down toward the river surface.

Overview

The riverbed at the three-river confluence is about a 15-minute walk from Hon-Atsugi's east exit (and walkable from Ebina as well). Around it, the festival runs citizen-powered programming—parades, dance contests—across two days expecting over half a million visitors in total. The festival honors the ayu, the sweetfish that has long defined the river town's identity. Launch positions sit close to the viewing banks, so this is one for visitors who want physical impact over panorama. No event parking exists; the train is the plan. The festival's second day shifts to parades and dance contests, so out-of-town visitors usually target Saturday for the fireworks and Sunday for the daytime mood. Stations stay crowded long after the finale, so keep schedules loose, and let the October river wind carry the Niagara's reflection home in memory.

Details

Date10/10 (Sat)

End date10/10 (Sat)

TimeTBD

VenueSagami River Riverbed (Three Rivers Confluence)

Address神奈川県厚木市幸町相模川河川敷児童遊園

Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingNo

OrganizerAtsugi Ayu Festival Executive Committee

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

20-minute walk from Odakyu Odawara Line Hon-Atsugi Station North Exit, or 25-minute walk from Ebina Station.

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 1.5–2 hours before the fireworks begin (check the official site for the exact start time). Viewing space along the Sagami River riverbed fills early and the walking routes around Hon-Atsugi Station get crowded — come by train, as there is no parking.

Best viewing spots

Launch sites sit close to the viewing areas. The finale 'Great Niagara', a cascade of light flowing over the river, is a local signature — secure a riverside vantage early.

With kids

Pick a spot away from the water's edge and keep children within sight. With big crowds it is easy to get separated, so agree on a meeting point beforehand.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Launch sites sit close to the viewing areas, so keeping the river surface in the lower frame captures the reflections too.

Payment

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

Venue Location

35.4392, 139.3715

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