How early should I arrive?

Aim to arrive 2–3 hours before the start. With around 369,000 people expected, securing a spot turns competitive by the afternoon. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.; check the official site for details.

Parking is provided, but with around 369,000 people expected, public transport and setting out early are the wiser choice.

Where can I find details on paid seats?

Paid viewing seats are available. Check the official site for purchase methods, prices and other details.

Can I shoot with a tripod?

Photography is allowed, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff before setting up. Fireworks burst close overhead, so a wide angle works well.

Scheduled

79th Hadano Tobacco Festival Fireworks

Name: 79th Hadano Tobacco Festival Fireworks
Start: 2026-09-27T19:30+09:00
End: 2026-09-27T20:00+09:00
Location: Hadano Motomachi Elementary School

Kanagawa 9/27/2026 (Sun)

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Fireworks countTBD

Expected crowdApprox. 369,000 people

Time19:30～20:00

AdmissionPaid seats

Summary

The 79th Hadano Tobacco Festival Fireworks closes one of Kanagawa's biggest autumn gatherings on September 27, 2026, launching from the grounds of Motomachi Elementary School at 7:30 p.m. The festival's cumulative attendance — roughly 369,000 — explains why central Hadano becomes a pedestrian river on fireworks night. Paid seating, food stalls, and festival parking anchor the logistics; early arrival is non-negotiable.

Overview

Few school grounds in Japan host anything on this scale. Hadano's Tobacco Festival, in its 79th year, fires its fireworks from Motomachi Elementary School in the city center on September 27, 2026, beginning 7:30 p.m. — and the festival's attendance figure of around 369,000 across its run tells you what the surrounding streets become on finale night. The show is a proper production: sequenced programs over the school grounds, paid seating for clear sightlines, and rows of food stalls. Parking is arranged, but road closures around central Hadano make rail arrival the smarter play. The tourism association's festival page posts seat sales, road closures, and the final launch time — read it before committing to a viewing spot. The school-ground venue sits right in Hadano's walkable city center.

Highlights

A 79-year-old festival whose fireworks night helps draw some 369,000 visitors in total.

Details

Date9/27 (Sun)

End date9/27 (Sun)

Time19:30～20:00

VenueHadano Motomachi Elementary School

Address神奈川県秦野市秦野市立本町小学校校

Crowd levelMega ★★★★★

Paid seatsYes

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes

Organizer秦野たばこ祭執行委員会

Contact0463-82-5111

Last verified9/19/2026 (Sat)

FAQ

Access

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 2–3 hours before the 7:30 p.m. start. With around 369,000 people expected, free-area spot-grabbing turns competitive by the afternoon, and as the venue is a school in the town center, nearby station gates get crowded too. Parking is provided, but with crowds this large, public transport and an early start are the wiser choice.

Best viewing spots

Viewing areas spread across the ground of Hadano Municipal Hommoku Elementary School and its surroundings, with fireworks bursting close overhead. With around 369,000 people expected, secure your viewing position early.

With kids

Expect very large crowds: keep children within sight and agree on a meeting point beforehand. Sightlines in the viewing area get blocked by the crowd, so carrying small children or holding hands is the safest option.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Fireworks burst close overhead here, so a wide angle helps fit the whole bloom in frame.

Payment

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

Venue Location

35.3738, 139.224

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