A summer celebration of fireworks and music lighting up the Tokyo night sky
Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/08Ended
- Season / frequency
- Aug / Every year
- Location
- Meiji Jingu Gaien (Jingu Stadium and Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium)
- Area
- Tokyo Metropolis・Shinjuku City(Within Tokyo: approx. 15 min–1 h by train (central areas))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.
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Paid viewing areas available (check the official information for details on prices)
- Age restrictions
- A ticket is required for everyone aged 4 and over. Children aged 3 and under are admitted free when seated on a parent's lap.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This urban fireworks festival at Meiji Jingu Gaien brings together around 10,000 fireworks and live performances by artists.
About Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: ITA-ATU File:Jingu Fireworks Festival 2015 in Jingu softball ground 03.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: ITA-ATU File:Jingu Fireworks Festival 2015 in Jingu softball ground 02.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.Photo credits and terms of use
Photographer: ITA-ATU File:Jingu Fireworks Festival 2015 in Jingu softball ground 05.JPG / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival is an urban fireworks event held every summer at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
Along with the fireworks, visitors can enjoy live performances at each venue and a charity ceremony.
One of its defining features is the spectacular fireworks illuminating the central Tokyo night sky, primarily over Jingu Stadium.
In 2026, it was held for the 45th time.
Source: 神宮外苑花火大会 - Wikipedia / 2026 神宮外苑花火大会（第45回）／東京の観光公式サイトGO TOKYO
Festival highlights
Highlights include around 10,000 fireworks and live performances by artists before the fireworks launch.
A special stage takes place at Jingu Stadium after the fireworks, and you can also enjoy live performances at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.
A roughly 5-minute collaborative fireworks display set to music by TOMORROW X TOGETHER was also planned for 2026, bringing music and fireworks together.
Source: 2026 神宮外苑花火大会 | 花火とアーティストの響宴！
A summer celebration of fireworks and music lighting up the Tokyo night sky
What to expect
At the ticketed viewing venues, live performances and attractions take place after the gates open, and the fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m.
A special stage is also planned at Jingu Stadium after the fireworks.
The live performances and re-entry rules vary by venue, so check your ticket. This event is enjoyed at the designated viewing venue.
Source: よくあるご質問 | 2026 神宮外苑花火大会
How to take part
Visitors can enjoy the fireworks and live performances at the venue by purchasing a viewing ticket.
However, people without tickets are not permitted to watch from around the venue or from outside its perimeter.
This is not an event where you participate as a performer; visitors watch from designated venues.
You need a ticket valid for the venue you plan to attend.
In 2026, Jingu Stadium and Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium were ticketed viewing venues. The official information page links to the ticket sales page.
Same-day tickets were sold online and through other channels if seats remained, but they could sell out.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Meiji Jingu Gaien (1-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo).
The main ticketed venues are Jingu Stadium and Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium.
- Train and bus
The nearest stations to Jingu Stadium are Sendagaya and Shinanomachi on the JR Sobu Line, and Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
It is listed as an 8-minute walk from Sendagaya, Shinanomachi, and Yoyogi Stations.
The nearest station to Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium is Aoyama-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Oedo Line.
- By car
Traffic restrictions will be in place on the day, so please do not come by car.
Detours are required around the venues.
- Parking
Nearby parking lots may be inaccessible during traffic restrictions, so please avoid coming by car.
Address Meiji Jingu Gaien, 1-1 Kasumigaokamachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 event was held on August 8 (Sat). The fireworks were scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m.
The event was scheduled to go ahead in light rain and be postponed to August 9 (Sun) in the event of severe weather accompanied by strong winds.
The 2026 event has ended.
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Tips for your visit
The area around the venues gets extremely crowded, so visitors are advised to arrive early and allow plenty of time.
Bring rain gear such as a raincoat in case of rain; umbrellas may not be used inside the venue during live performances or the fireworks display.
There are also restrictions on items such as glass bottles and cans, tripods, and bringing pets, so check what you can bring in advance.
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Origins and History of Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
The first event was held at Jingu Stadium on August 1, 1980, to mark the 60th anniversary of the enshrinement of Meiji Jingu.
The inaugural event featured 3,000 fireworks and a 110-meter Niagara-style waterfall of fireworks. It later became an annual event.
The venues and launch sites have changed over time, but the festival continues as a summer fireworks event set at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
Official information
Official information is available on the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival website.
Information on whether the event will go ahead, tickets, venues, traffic restrictions, performers, and more is posted, along with a notice that the 2026 event has ended.
Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival is an urban summer event where you can enjoy fireworks and live music at the same time at Meiji Jingu Gaien.
It was held on August 8 in 2026, with around 10,000 fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Tickets are required, and given the crowds and traffic restrictions around the venue, it is best to travel by public transport and arrive early.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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