Kōnosu Fireworks Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the finale star mine, “Hōō Ranbu,” and a 4-shaku-dama firework.

In Hōō Ranbu, fireworks of 1-shaku size or larger are launched in succession, and the combination of music and fireworks is also considered a highlight.

Against the backdrop of the Arakawa riverbed, visitors can enjoy approximately 20,000 fireworks and the impact of the enormous shells.

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Kōnosu’s enormous fireworks and Hōō Ranbu, echoing across the Arakawa riverbed

What to expect

The fireworks begin in the evening at the venue, with the 2026 opening scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

An exhibition flight by the Blue Impulse aerobatic team is also scheduled before the fireworks, so visitors can watch it along with the fireworks.

Viewing areas include free areas and paid seats, and sponsor seats are also available.

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How to take part

General visitors can watch the fireworks at Nukata Sports Ground.

There are free viewing areas, as well as some paid viewing seats.

This is a spectator event where visitors enjoy the program at the venue, not an event in which they take part in launching fireworks.

General visitors can enjoy the event by going directly to the venue at Nukata Sports Ground.

If you plan to use paid viewing seats, check the separately provided information on how to apply for seats.

How you enter differs depending on whether you use a free area or paid viewing seats.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Nukata Sports Ground (1073-1 Nukata, Konosu, Saitama).

Train and bus

It is about a 40-minute walk from JR Konosu Station.

On October 10, 2026, some Community Bus Flower-Go services are scheduled to be suspended due to traffic restrictions and road congestion.

By car

Crowds are expected around the venue.

Please check the areas and times affected by traffic restrictions before you visit.

Parking

Nukata Paid Parking Lot and Yoshimi Sports Park Parking Lot are listed.

Address 1073-1 Nukata, Kōnosu, Saitama Prefecture

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)

The 2026 festival will be held on October 10 (Saturday), with the fireworks scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The event will be canceled in severe weather, with no postponement.

Whether the event will go ahead will be decided by 10 a.m. on the day, and announced on the official website and social media.

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Tips for your visit

Traffic restrictions and road congestion are expected around the venue in 2026, and congestion around Konosu Station is also likely.

Some Community Bus Flower-Go services are scheduled to be suspended, so check your route and travel time in advance.

Since the event will be canceled in severe weather and not postponed, it is best to check whether it is going ahead before you set out.

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Origins and History of Kōnosu Fireworks Festival

The Kōnosu Fireworks Festival began in 2002.

The event began when the Kōnosu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division considered organizing an impactful event that could contribute to the community.

In 2014, a 4-shaku-dama firework was launched and recognized by Guinness World Records as the heaviest firework in the world.

Official information

Official information about the event is available on the Kōnosu Fireworks Festival official website.

Updates on whether the event will go ahead, viewing seats, and transportation are also posted.

The Kōnosu City official website also has an overview of the 2026 event and transportation information.

Kōnosu Fireworks Festival at a Glance

The Kōnosu Fireworks Festival is run by the Kōnosu City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Youth Division, bringing together the strength of the local community.

Highlights include Hōō Ranbu, a four-shaku-dama firework, and around 20,000 fireworks. In 2026, it was announced as being scheduled for October 10.

As crowds are expected, visitors are advised to arrive early and use public transportation.