Summer colors painted across the night sky over the Arakawa by shakudama and starmines
Fukaya Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Fukaya Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/02Ended
- Season / frequency
- Early August (first Sunday)
- Location
- Wamoa Kawamoto Minami, Arakawa riverbed
- Area
- Saitama Prefecture・Fukaya City(From Tokyo: approx. 30 min–1 h · 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
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This fireworks festival takes place on the Arakawa riverbed in Fukaya City, with vibrant fireworks such as shakudama and starmines illuminating the night sky.
About Fukaya Fireworks Festival
The Fukaya Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks event held on the Arakawa riverbed in Fukaya City.
With midsummer fireworks illuminating Fukaya’s night sky as its theme, it features fireworks such as shakudama and starmines.
The Arakawa around the venue is also known as a swan migration spot and is a place cherished by local residents throughout the year.
Source: 深谷のまつり・イベント／深谷市ホームページ / 第32回深谷花火大会 / 埼玉県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】
Festival highlights
Highlights include a vibrant display of fireworks, including shakudama and starmines.
Visitors can enjoy fireworks spreading across the night sky at the spacious venue on the Arakawa riverbed.
The event is described as featuring approximately 4,000 fireworks, with the viewing focused on the fireworks themselves.
Summer colors painted across the night sky over the Arakawa by shakudama and starmines
What to expect
Visitors watch fireworks light up the night sky from the viewing area on the Arakawa riverbed.
According to the 2026 information, the event was scheduled to run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
There is also information that food stalls will be set up, offering an opportunity to enjoy food and drink at the venue.
How to take part
Fukaya Fireworks Festival is an event for visitors to watch the fireworks.
General visitors do not take part in launching the fireworks; they enjoy the display at the venue.
The 2026 information indicates that paid seats are available, while other information says all seats are free, so viewing conditions should be checked each year.
For 2026, no advance application information is provided for general fireworks viewing.
Separately, paid viewing seats were announced for sale on a first-come, first-served basis, with TicketPay listed for applications.
If you plan to use a viewing seat, check availability and conditions before applying.
Source: 8月2日(日)は「第32回 深谷花火大会」が開催されるよ。交通規制まとめ。 - 埼北つうしん『さいつう』
Location and access
- Venue and address
Wamoa Kawamoto Minami, Arakawa riverbed (Tanaka, Fukaya City, Saitama Prefecture).
- Train and bus
A 7-minute walk from Takekawa Station on the Chichibu Railway.
- By car
About 10 minutes toward Kumagaya from Hanazono IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway.
Traffic restrictions are planned around the venue in 2026.
- Parking
1,610 spaces.
900 spaces are paid and 710 are free; parking is available from 5 p.m.
Event venue 埼玉県深谷市 ワモア川本南 荒川河川敷
This map uses the venue name. Check the official guide for the event area and entrances.
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was scheduled for August 2 (Sun), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
In the event of rain or other conditions, it was scheduled to be postponed to August 9 (Sun).
It is introduced as an event usually held on the first Sunday of August.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Saitama Prefecture / Fukaya City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
According to the 2026 information, traffic restrictions around the venue were planned from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.
If arriving by car, it is a good idea to check which parking areas are paid or free and when they open.
As viewing takes place on the Arakawa riverbed, allow plenty of time for crowds at the station and on the roads when planning your return.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions introduced include Hatakeyama Shigetada Park, the Kashima Kofun Group, Roadside Station Kawamoto, Kawamoto Sun Green Park, and Fukaya Terrace Park in Fukaya City.
If you plan to visit alongside the fireworks festival, check the opening status and usage conditions of each place before making your plans.
Walking times and distances from the venue are not provided.
瀧宮神社
埼玉県深谷市西島にある神社
Official information
For inquiries, contact the Fukaya Fireworks Festival Executive Committee Secretariat.
The secretariat is located within the Fukaya City Chamber of Commerce main office, and the listed phone number is 048-584-2325.
The official Fukaya City Chamber of Commerce website is listed as a related site.
Fukaya Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Fukaya Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks event where visitors can enjoy shakudama, starmines, and more along the Arakawa riverbed.
It is usually held in early August, and the 2026 event was scheduled for August 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The venue is a 7-minute walk from Takekawa Station; if driving, be aware of traffic restrictions and parking conditions.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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