Powerful booms echo across Atami Bay as fireworks light up the night sky over the sea
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Season / frequency
- More than 10 times a year, across spring, summer, autumn, and winter / More than 10 times a year
- Location
- Atami Bay (from the 7.5 m quay at Atami Port to the Sea Fishing Facility)
- Area
- Shizuoka Prefecture・Atami City(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h–1 h 30 min · bullet train)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- General admission is free. Paid viewing seats will not be provided in 2026.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival lights up the night sky and the water in Atami Bay, with the powerful sound made possible by the surrounding mountains. It began in 1952 and is a longstanding Atami event held several times in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
About Atami Marine Fireworks Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: Atsuya14d File:熱海海上花火大会.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is held throughout the year in Atami Bay.
It began in 1952, and events are scheduled not only in summer but also in spring, autumn, and winter.
Atami Bay is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and the sound of fireworks launched over the water reverberates, letting visitors enjoy the spectacle and sound together.
It has become a major local event, carrying on the legacy of Atami’s recovery and the efforts of its citizens.
Festival highlights
The highlight is the “Great Aerial Niagara,” which brings each event to a close.
Rather than set-piece fireworks, starmines launched across the entire venue fill the night sky with silver light and illuminate the surrounding area.
Because the sound reverberates in Atami Bay, visitors near the shore can also feel the power of the fireworks through sound and vibrations.
The fireworks reflected on the water, as well as in the night sky, are a special feature of this event over the sea.
Powerful booms echo across Atami Bay as fireworks light up the night sky over the sea
What to expect
Visitors watch the fireworks from coastal viewing areas such as Atami Sun Beach and Shinsui Park.
In 2026, food and drink stalls are scheduled to operate in the Shinsui Park event plaza on festival days, so visitors can enjoy and refreshments before the fireworks.
The usual launch time is from 8:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m., and in July and August it is from 8:15 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.
Stations and nearby roads get crowded after the fireworks, so it is important to plan your return journey as well.
How to take part
The fireworks festival is primarily a viewing event, and general visitors can watch from places such as Atami Sun Beach and Shinsui Park.
There will be no paid viewing seats in 2026, and general viewing areas will be available.
In July and August, a viewing area reserved for guests staying at member establishments of the Atami Onsen Hotel and Ryokan Cooperative will also be provided, but the entry conditions for this area differ from those for general viewing.
For general viewing, visitors can go directly to viewing areas such as Atami Sun Beach and Shinsui Park.
There will be no paid viewing seats in 2026, so general viewers do not need to book paid seats.
To use the viewing area reserved for overnight guests, you need a leisure sheet distributed by the participating accommodation where you are staying.
Reserving spots is prohibited in the first section of Shinsui Park, so you cannot claim a spot by laying down a sheet.
Location and access
- Venue and address
The launch site is Atami Bay (from the 7.5 m quay at Atami Port to the sea-fishing facility). Viewing areas include Shinsui Park, near Nagisacho, Atami City.
- Train and bus
It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Atami Station to Atami Sun Beach, and about a 20-minute walk to the first section of Shinsui Park.
Those returning toward Ito or Shimoda are advised to use JR Kinomiya Station.
Atami Station’s ticket gates get crowded after the fireworks, so buying your return ticket in advance or topping up your IC card is recommended.
- By car
From the Tokyo area, the recommended route is via Atsugi IC on the Tomei Expressway and Odawara-Nishi IC on the Odawara-Atsugi Road, then onto National Route 135.
Traffic restrictions apply in parts of Higashikaigancho in July and August.
- Parking
The adjacent Municipal East Parking Lot, with 250 spaces, and other parking options are listed. Municipal parking costs ¥110 per 30 minutes.
On event days, city parking lots may fill up early, and it may take time to exit after the event.
Address Off the coast of Nagisa-cho, Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Dates and season
In fiscal 2026, the festival will be held several times in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
The autumn dates are September 13, October 12 and 25, and November 8 and 23; the winter dates are December 6 and 25, and February 21, 2027.
The usual time in autumn and winter is from 8:20 p.m. to 8:40 p.m., and only in July and August does it run from 8:15 p.m. to 8:40 p.m.
The dates and times are provisional and may change.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The coast gets crowded, and mobile phones may have difficulty connecting around the event time.
Reserving spots is prohibited in the first section of Shinsui Park, and Moon Terrace will be closed during the event.
The area near the launch site will be closed to entry from noon for safety reasons, and the Atami Port Sea Fishing Facility will also be closed from noon.
Stations and roads are crowded on the way back, so buy your tickets or top up your IC card in advance, and watch out for pickpockets and lost children.
Source: 熱海海上花火大会来場者へのお願い｜熱海市公式ウェブサイト
Nearby attractions
Before or after the fireworks, visitors can explore Atami Sun Beach, Shinsui Park, and Moon Terrace near the venue.
For daytime sightseeing, Atami Castle, the MOA Museum of Art, and Kinomiya Shrine are among the attractions recommended to visit alongside the fireworks festival.
Atami Castle is an observation spot overlooking the city and sea, while the MOA Museum of Art offers collections centered on East Asian art.
Kinomiya Shrine is known for its camphor tree, which is more than 2,100 years old.
Source: 熱海海上花火大会の楽しみ方！ | 特集 | 【公式】熱海市の観光サイト あたみニュース
MOA美術館
静岡県熱海市にある美術館
伊豆山神社
静岡県熱海市にある神社
熱海城
日本の静岡県熱海市にある観光施設
Origins and History of Atami Marine Fireworks Festival
The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival began in 1952.
The festival began after the high-wave damage caused by Kitty Typhoon in 1949 and the fire near Atami Station and major fire in the town center in 1950, when fireworks were launched to celebrate the town’s recovery and the efforts of its citizens.
The tradition has since been carried on, and the event has expanded to take place several times throughout the year, centered around the fixed-date event on August 5.
In summer 2026, the event on August 5 will mark its 75th year.
Official information
Dates, venue, viewing areas, traffic restrictions, and safety information are available on the official tourism website of the Atami City Tourism Association.
The Atami City official website also provides visitor information on using public transportation, congestion around the station, parking, and traffic restrictions.
The fiscal 2026 dates are provisional, so check the latest event information before setting out.
Atami Marine Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Atami Marine Fireworks Festival is an event where visitors can enjoy the powerful sound produced by the geography of Atami Bay and fireworks lighting up the night sky and water.
It began in 1952 in the hope of rebuilding the town, and is now held several times in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
There will be no paid viewing seats in 2026, and the fireworks can be viewed from places such as Atami Sun Beach and Shinsui Park.
It is important to check information about crowds, restricted areas, and the prohibition on reserving spots, and to allow plenty of time for your return journey, including when using public transportation.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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