Tochigi Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Tochigi in 2026? This calendar lists 6 fireworks festivals across Tochigi, with dates running from May 23, 2026 (Sat) to October 3, 2026 (Sat). The largest is Ashikaga 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.
Tochigi Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanuma Satsuki Festival Gourmet Fair & Fireworks 鹿沼さつき祭り協賛「グルメフェア＆花火2026」 |
May 23, 2026 (Sat) 12:00-20:00 (fireworks from 19:30) Confirmed |
Kurokawa Riverside (near Asahi Bridge) Kanuma Station (JR Nikko Line), approx. 10 min walk |
1,200 | Free | Official site |
| Moka Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display 真岡市夏祭大花火大会 |
July 25, 2026 (Sat) 19:30-21:00 Confirmed |
East side of Moka City Hall, Gogyo River riverside Moka Station (Moka Railway Moka Line) |
15,000 | Free (paid sponsor seats available) | Official site |
| Ashikaga Fireworks Festival 第110回足利花火大会 |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:50 Confirmed |
Watarase Sports Park and riverbed downstream of Tanaka Bridge, Watarase River Ashikagashi Station (Tobu Isesaki Line), approx. 5 min walk |
20,000 | Free (paid reserved seats available) | Official site |
| Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival うつのみや花火大会 |
August 8, 2026 (Sat) 18:30-20:00 Confirmed |
Dojojuku / Yanagida Ryokuchi green space, Kinugawa Riverside Tobiyama-joshi-ato stop (Utsunomiya LRT 'Lightline'), approx. 20 min walk |
20,000 | Free (paid seats available) | Official site |
| Rindo Lake Fireworks Festival 第32回りんどう湖花火大会 |
August 14, 2026 (Fri) 19:30-20:00 Confirmed |
Nasu Kogen Rindoko Family Farm park grounds (Lake Rindo) Kuroiso Station (JR Tohoku Line) or Nasushiobara Station (Tohoku Shinkansen), then bus/taxi |
5,000 | Park admission required; paid viewing seats | Official site |
| Oyama Fireworks Festival 第74回小山の花火（おやまサマーフェスティバル） |
October 3, 2026 (Sat) 18:00-19:00 (fireworks from 18:05) Confirmed |
Omoigawa Riverside downstream of Kanko Bridge (west of Oyama City Hall) Oyama Station (JR Utsunomiya Line / Tohoku Shinkansen), approx. 8 min walk |
20,000 | Free (paid seats available) | 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.