Kawaguchiko Lake Festival

Summary

The Kawaguchiko Jousai Festival takes place at Funatsu Beach on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Dating back to 1917 and the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes summer festivals, it launches some 10,000 fireworks that mirror off the lake beneath Mount Fuji, drawing about 120,000 visitors. The venue is a 15-minute walk from Fujikyu Kawaguchiko Station, with 2,500 free parking spaces provided, though traffic restrictions apply on the day. The event is canceled in severe weather and not postponed.

Overview

The Kawaguchiko Jousai Festival, a tradition since 1917 and the biggest summer festival among the Fuji Five Lakes, lights up Funatsu Beach on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi on Wednesday, August 5, with about 10,000 fireworks and roughly 120,000 visitors. With Mount Fuji towering in the background, musical fireworks and large shells unfold over the lake, their light mirrored on the still water — a scene unique to this festival. Check the official website for the start time. The venue is a 15-minute walk from Fujikyu Kawaguchiko Station, or about 15 minutes by car from the Chuo Expressway Kawaguchiko IC, though traffic restrictions apply around the venue on the day. Parking totals 2,500 free spaces. In severe weather the event is canceled with no postponement, so confirming the day's status matters.

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