Gunma Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Gunma in 2026? This calendar lists 5 fireworks festivals across Gunma, with dates running from July 25, 2026 (Sat) to October 10, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Takasaki Festival Grand Fireworks Display with about 15,000 fireworks. Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Gunma Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tatebayashi Tezutsu Hand-held Fireworks Festival 館林手筒花火大会（第27回） |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:30- (end time not announced) Confirmed |
Tatebayashi Castle Yume Hiroba (open square near city hall) Tatebayashi Station (Tobu Isesaki Line), approx. 20 min walk |
— | Free | Official site |
| Maebashi Fireworks Festival 前橋花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 19:10-20:10 (expected; official timetable TBA) Confirmed |
Tone River banks (Owatari Bridge riverside green space) Maebashi Station (JR Ryomo Line), then shuttle bus |
— | Free viewing areas (paid reserved seats available) | Official site |
| Takasaki Festival Grand Fireworks Display 高崎まつり大花火大会 |
August 22, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-20:20 (expected) Confirmed |
Karasugawa River bank, upstream of Wada Bridge (central Takasaki) Takasaki Station (JR Takasaki Line / Joetsu Shinkansen), approx. 15 min walk |
15,000 | Free (paid reserved seats available) | Official site |
| Numata Fireworks Festival 沼田花火大会 |
September 12, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-19:45 (expected; official schedule TBA) Confirmed |
Numata City Athletic Park Numata Station (JR Joetsu Line), approx. 25 min walk |
— | Free (paid reserved seats available) | Official site |
| Tone River Bando Ohashi Bridge Fireworks Festival (Isesaki-Honjo Joint Event) 利根川坂東大橋花火大会（いせさき花火・本庄市合同開催） |
October 10, 2026 (Sat) 18:00-19:00 (scheduled) Confirmed |
Tone River riverside near Bando Ohashi Bridge (Isesaki side: Yattajima area; Honjo side: Tonegawa Park) Honjo Station (JR Takasaki Line); venue is far from stations, temporary parking provided |
— | Free | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.