Saitama Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Saitama in 2026? This calendar lists 7 fireworks festivals across Saitama, with dates running from July 25, 2026 (Sat) to October 10, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Konosu Fireworks Festival with about 20,000 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.
Saitama Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saitama City Fireworks Festival (Owada Park Venue) 令和8年度さいたま市花火大会（大和田公園会場） |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:30- (end time not published) Confirmed |
Around Owada Park, Minuma 1-chome, Kita Ward Omiya-koen Station or Owada Station (Tobu Urban Park Line), about 15 min walk |
— | Free (paid seats from 6,600 yen) | Official site |
| Koshigaya Fireworks Festival 令和8年度越谷花火大会 |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-20:30 Confirmed |
Kasai Canal middle embankment, east of the Central Community Center Koshigaya Station (Tobu Skytree Line), about 10 min walk |
5,000 | Free | Official site |
| Todabashi Fireworks Festival 'Sky Fantasia' 第73回戸田橋花火大会 Sky Fantasia |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00- (gates open 16:00) Confirmed |
Arakawa riverbed upstream of Todabashi Bridge (National Route 17) Toda-koen Station (JR Saikyo Line), about 20 min walk |
7,500 | Free (paid seats via e+; no same-day sales) | Official site |
| Asaka Citizens' Festival 'Saikasai' Fireworks 第43回朝霞市民まつり「彩夏祭」花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:15 Confirmed |
Former Camp Asaka site (central Asaka urban area) Asaka Station (Tobu Tojo Line) |
9,000 | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Yorii Tamayodo Suitengu Festival Fireworks 寄居玉淀水天宮祭花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:00- (paid seating opens 17:30) Confirmed |
Tamayodo riverbed on the Arakawa River, below Hachigata Castle ruins Yorii Station (Tobu Tojo Line / Chichibu Railway / JR Hachiko Line), about 15 min walk |
5,000 | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Kumagaya Fireworks Festival 第74回熊谷花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 19:00-21:00 Confirmed |
Arakawa Riverside (downstream of Arakawa Ohashi Bridge) Kumagaya Station (JR Takasaki Line / Chichibu Railway), 5 min walk from south exit |
— | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Konosu Fireworks Festival 燃えよ！商工会青年部！！第23回こうのす花火大会 |
October 10, 2026 (Sat) 17:30- (ends around 20:00) Confirmed |
Nukata Sports Ground and Arakawa riverbed Konosu Station (JR Takasaki Line), about 30-40 min walk |
20,000 | Paid seats (some free viewing areas) | 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.