Sound and light illuminate the Sakawa River, with spectacular Niagara fireworks
Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/01Ended
- Season / frequency
- The first Saturday of August every year / Every year
- Location
- Sakawa River Sports Plaza
- Area
- Kanagawa Prefecture・Odawara 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
- Participation fee
- Paid seating ranges from ¥3,500 to ¥70,000.
- Age restrictions
- A ticket is required for ages 3 and up.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks festival in Odawara, staged at Sakawa River Sports Plaza, where fireworks come together with music, , and light displays.
About Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
The Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks festival in Odawara, held at Sakawa River Sports Plaza.
It began at Miyuki-no-hama in Taisho 9 and resumed in Showa 23 after being suspended during the war.
Today, you can enjoy launched and set-piece fireworks up close from the Sakawa River riverbank.
Source: 小田原市 | 第37回小田原酒匂川花火大会【8月1日(土)】
Festival highlights
The highlight is the Niagara, approximately 300 meters long and 30 meters high, spanning the Sakawa River.
The program includes music-synchronized fireworks as well as varied displays featuring live taiko drumming, a fire fountain, and laser beams.
A distinctive feature is the chance to experience the sounds and lights up close from the riverbank.
Source: 第37回小田原酒匂川花火大会 | 酒匂川花火大会 | リトルトリップ小田原 [小田原市観光協会]
Sound and light illuminate the Sakawa River, with spectacular Niagara fireworks
What to expect
For 2026, the schedule was announced as an opening ceremony from 6:30 p.m., followed by fireworks from 7:10 p.m.
The ceremony features a performance by Hojo Taiko, followed by displays combining music and fireworks, including the Niagara.
In addition to general viewing areas, visitors can enjoy the event from reserved seats in paid viewing areas.
Source: 第37回 酒匂川花火大会 有料席チケット販売 | 酒匂川花火大会 | リトルトリップ小田原 [小田原市観光協会]
How to take part
If you just want to watch the fireworks, you can enjoy them from the general viewing area.
To watch from closer up, you need to buy a ticket for a paid seating area.
For 2026, notices said all paid seats were sold out, and there were no day-of-event sales at the venue.
For general viewing, watch from the general viewing areas around the venue.
If using paid seating, the guidance was to buy tickets at a Loppi machine inside a Lawson or Ministop store, or on the Lawson Ticket website.
For 2026, all seats on sale had sold out, and tickets were required for ages 3 and up.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Sakawa River Sports Plaza (5-22 Kotobukicho, Odawara, around Odawara Bridge)
- Train and bus
It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Kamonomiya Station and about a 20-minute walk from Odawara Station.
The route bus from Odawara Station is listed as a Hakone Tozan Bus service, with a walk of about 10 minutes from the Imai stop.
- By car
Private cars are not permitted in the area around the venue, and visitors are advised to use public transportation.
- Parking
There is no temporary parking.
Source: 小田原酒匂川花火大会 - Wikipedia
Address 5-22 Kotobukicho, Odawara, Kanagawa
Dates and season
2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)
The 2026 event was announced for August 1 (Saturday).
The opening ceremony was scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m., followed by fireworks from 7:10 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
The event goes ahead in rain, but is canceled in severe weather or if river levels rise. There is no backup date.
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Tips for your visit
Arriving early to claim a spot inside the venue is prohibited. You may not place sheets on sidewalks or walkways, or use stones or pins to hold them down.
If you use a sheet on the day, you must keep evacuation routes clear and avoid sidewalks and walkways.
As the event is scheduled to go ahead in rain, bring rain gear and do not fly drones.
Nearby attractions
Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine
神奈川県小田原市にある神社
小田原城
神奈川県小田原市にあった城
神奈川県立生命の星・地球博物館
神奈川県小田原市にある博物館
Origins and History of Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival
The event began in Taisho 9, when the Odawara Conservation Society held it at Miyuki-no-hama.
It was temporarily suspended during the war but resumed in Showa 23.
In Heisei 2, it was held at the Sakawa River riverbed, offshore from Miyuki-no-hama, and at the Ishigakiyama Ichiya Castle ruins to mark the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. Since Heisei 12, it has been held on the first Saturday of August.
Official information
Event information is available on Odawara City’s tourism and events page and the Odawara City Tourism Association’s Sakawa River Fireworks Festival page.
Information on how to purchase viewing seats, whether the event will be held, traffic restrictions, and other details is posted on the Odawara City Tourism Association’s page.
Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Odawara Sakawa River Fireworks Festival is a summer event where you can watch fireworks at close range from Sakawa River Sports Plaza.
The program features displays combining music, live taiko drumming, and light, with a Niagara approximately 300 meters long as its centerpiece.
The 2026 event was held on August 1, and visitors were advised to travel to the venue by public transportation.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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