Chofu City Fireworks Festival

Festival highlights

A major highlight is “Hanabi Illusion,” which uses computer control to perfectly synchronize music and fireworks.

The 2026 event information also highlighted 50 consecutive large fireworks and “Takumi no Hanabidama,” created by fireworks artisans from across Japan.

The number of fireworks is said to be approximately 10,000, lighting up the night sky over the Tama River with a variety of displays.

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Music and large fireworks light up the night sky over Chofu and the Tama River

What to expect

When held, fireworks are launched after the opening ceremony, and visitors watch displays synchronized with music, sequences of large fireworks, and more.

In 2026, the opening ceremony was scheduled for 6 p.m., with fireworks from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Paid seating is available at the Fuda, Keio Tamagawa, and Dentsu University Ground venues, along with free viewing areas.

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How to take part

A fireworks festival is an event where visitors watch the scheduled displays.

Free-viewing areas are available, and visitors can also watch from reserved seats by purchasing tickets.

The event was canceled in 2026, so watching or taking part at the venue that year is not possible.

If watching from a free-viewing area, follow the venue’s entry restrictions and rules for reserving spots.

If using reserved seating, choose a seat type at the Fuda, Keio-Tamagawa, or Dentsu University Ground venue and arrange a ticket.

Information for 2026 ticket sales stated that tickets could be purchased at 7-Eleven or through Seven Ticket.

Location and access

Venue and address

Around the Tama River in Chofu City.

The Fuda, Keio-Tamagawa, and Dentsu University Ground venues are listed.

Train and bus

The Fuda venue is a 25-minute walk from Kokuryo Station on the Keio Line, a 20-minute walk from Fuda Station, and a 25-minute walk from Chofu Station.

The Keio-Tamagawa venue is a 10-minute walk from the north ticket gate of Keio-Tamagawa Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line, and a 20-minute walk from Chofu Station.

There is also guidance to take the Keio Bus “Tamagawa Jutaku Loop” from Chofu Station and get off at “Shimin Pool” or “Dentsu University Ground-mae.”

By car

Vehicle traffic is prohibited near the venues and on surrounding roads due to traffic restrictions.

Parking

There is no parking at the venue.

Walking or using public transportation is recommended.

Address Tama River area, Chofu City

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the published dates have passed)

The 41st Chofu Fireworks Festival was scheduled for September 12, 2026 (Saturday).

The opening ceremony was scheduled for 6 p.m., with fireworks from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., but the event was canceled because rising river levels caused by rain made it impossible to set up the launch site.

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Tips for your visit

Heavy crowds are expected around the venue, so visitors are advised to allow plenty of time to get there.

There are rules about when and what you can use to claim a spot in the free viewing areas; claiming a spot using parasols, tents, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or similar items is prohibited.

Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue, as are the use of open flames and unauthorized drone flights.

Origins and History of Chofu City Fireworks Festival

Chofu’s fireworks began in 1933 on the Tama River riverbank and were suspended in 1937 due to the Pacific War.

After the war, it resumed in 1954 as the All-Japan Export Promotion Fireworks Competition and returned in 1982 as the Chofu City Fireworks Festival.

In 2003, “Hanabi Illusion,” combining music and fireworks, was introduced and became a defining feature of the event.

Official information

The official Chofu Fireworks website provides information about the 41st Chofu Fireworks Festival, including its outline, venues, access, paid seating, and viewing precautions.

The event is organized by the Chofu City Fireworks Festival Executive Committee and co-hosted by Chofu City and the Chofu City Tourism Association.

Chofu City Fireworks Festival at a Glance

The Chofu City Fireworks Festival is a long-running fireworks event held along the Tama River. Highlights include “Hanabi Illusion,” which synchronizes music and fireworks, and sequences of large fireworks.

The 41st edition was scheduled for September 12 in 2026, with 3 venues, including the Fuda venue, announced.

The event was canceled because rising river levels caused by rain made it impossible to set up the launch site.