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Top/Tokai/79th Numazu Summer Festival / Kano River Fireworks Display
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79th Numazu Summer Festival / Kano River Fireworks Display

Shizuoka 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 12000 shells
This festival ended on 7/27/2026 (Mon).See fireworks festivals in Shizuoka·See the 7 fireworks calendar
The 79th Numazu Summer Festival / Kanogawa Fireworks Festival The largest scale among urban fireworks festivals in the Tokai region
沼津市
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The 79th Numazu Summer Festival / Kanogawa Fireworks Festival The largest scale among urban fireworks festivals in the Tokai region

Fireworks countApprox. 12000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 330,000 people (including summer festival audience, 2025 result)
Time19:10~20:10
AdmissionPaid seats

Firing Dates

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

  • 7/25 (Sat)
  • 7/27 (Mon)

Summary

On 25 July, roughly 12,000 shells rise over the Kano River in central Numazu — the centrepiece of the Numazu Summer Festival, a tradition dating to 1948 and one of the Tokai region's leading urban fireworks events. The viewing stretch sits between Eitai, Onari and Ayumi bridges, keeping light and sound close at hand. Last year's festival as a whole drew about 330,000 visitors (including festival-goers beyond the fireworks).

Overview

The city-centre setting is what defines this show: launch points line the riverbed between the three bridges, so wherever you stand the bursts arrive near and loud, with the bridges themselves doubling as photographic foregrounds. The venue sits a 10-minute walk from JR Numazu Station's south exit, and with no event parking, the train is the plan. Around 330,000 people attended last year's festival overall, so free spots fill early in the afternoon. Daytime Numazu comes alive with festival programming, which makes pairing a stroll through town with the evening show an easy and rewarding plan.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/27 (Mon)
Time19:10~20:10
VenueKano River Riverbed (Eitai Bridge – Onari Bridge – Ayumi Bridge)
Address静岡県沼津市
Crowd levelMega ★★★★★
Paid seatsYes
Food stallsYes
ParkingNo
OrganizerNumazu Summer Festival Executive Committee Office (Numazu City Tourism Strategy Division)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

10 min walk from JR Numazu Station South Exit

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 2–3 hours before the fireworks begin. Claiming a spot in the free areas becomes competitive from the afternoon; the station gates and riverside walkways both get busy. There is no venue parking — come by rail, a 10-minute walk from Numazu Station's south exit.

Best viewing spots

The viewing area is the riverbed between Eitai, Onari and Ayumi bridges on the Kano River. Launch sites string along the water, so from any stretch the light and sound stay close, with river reflections easy to catch.

With kids

The venue is a city-centre riverbed, so mind both the crowds and the water's edge. Keep children within sight and set a meeting point in advance. With launch sites so close, children sensitive to loud noise may need ear protection.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in paid seating — check with staff first. Launch sites string along the river, so composing shots with the bridges in the foreground works well too.

Payment

Paid seats are best bought in advance. Food stalls generally take cash, so carry plenty of coins and small bills.

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Venue Location

35.1008, 138.858

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

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