A night when large fireworks light up the summer sky over Tachikawa at Showa Kinen Park
Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/07/25Ended
- Season / frequency
- The last Saturday of July / Every year
- Location
- Minna no Harappa, Showa Kinen National Government Park
- Area
- Tokyo Metropolis・Tachikawa 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.
- Features
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Paid viewing area admission: ¥1,500. Special sponsor viewing tickets: chairs ¥8,800, pairs with a picnic sheet ¥13,200, and group sheet tickets for 10 people ¥77,000.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
This summer fireworks festival has been held since Showa 29. Large fireworks, including 1-shaku and 1-shaku 5-sun shells, light up the night sky over Showa Kinen National Government Park in Tachikawa.
About Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival
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Photographer: DiKnK8713 File:Fireworks in Tachikawa 20260725.jpg / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 Own work by the contributorDisplay size only adjusted.May differ from the event currently featured.The Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks festival whose main venue is Showa Kinen National Government Park in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
It began as the “Tachikawa Summer Evening Fireworks Festival,” held on the banks of the Tama River near Hino Bridge in Showa 29, and has continued for more than 60 years as a hallmark of summer in Tachikawa.
It is enjoyed not only by Tachikawa residents but also by people throughout the Tama area.
Festival highlights
The festival is notable for offering a spacious setting to enjoy the fireworks, with Minna no Harappa in Showa Kinen National Government Park as the main viewing area.
Large shell fireworks, including 1-shaku and 1-shaku 5-sun shells, which are rare in Tokyo, are launched, offering the impressive impact unique to large fireworks.
The number of fireworks launched is generally said to be about 5,000, with a wide variety of fireworks, from 3-sun to 1-shaku 5-sun shells, lighting up the night sky.
Source: 「立川まつり国営昭和記念公園花火大会」有料観覧チケットの販売を開始しました【7月1日発表】｜立川市 / 立川まつり国営昭和記念公園花火大会 - Wikipedia
A night when large fireworks light up the summer sky over Tachikawa at Showa Kinen Park
What to expect
On the day of the festival, Showa Kinen National Government Park serves as the venue. Visitors walk from the various gates to Minna no Harappa to watch the fireworks.
In 2026, the fireworks were launched for 1 hour, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
There are places where you can watch for free, as well as paid viewing areas around Minna no Harappa with options such as chair seating and mat seating.
How to take part
This is a fireworks viewing event, and general attendees can enjoy the fireworks at the venue.
In 2026, paid viewing areas were set up in and around the main viewing area.
No information was provided about recruitment of general attendees to take part in launching the fireworks or event operations.
Tickets for the 2026 paid viewing area and special sponsor viewing tickets were sold on a first-come, first-served basis through Rakuten Ticket.
Admission tickets cost ¥1,500, chair tickets cost ¥8,800, pair tickets with a picnic sheet cost ¥13,200, and group sheet tickets for 10 people cost ¥77,000.
Sales were to end once the planned number of tickets had been reached.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Minna no Harappa, Showa Kinen National Government Park (Tachikawa, Tokyo)
- Train and bus
It is about an 18-minute walk from the north exit of JR Tachikawa Station to Tachikawa Gate, about a 2-minute walk from the park exit of Nishi-Tachikawa Station on the JR Ome Line to Nishi-Tachikawa Gate, and about a 10-minute walk from the north exit of Higashi-Nakagami Station to Akishima Gate.
It is about a 16-minute walk from Tachikawa-Kita Station to Tachikawa Gate.
The bus ride from stop 2 at the north exit of Tachikawa Station to Showa Kinen Park’s Sunagawa Gate takes about 13 minutes, followed by about a 2-minute walk from the bus stop to the gate.
- By car
Tachikawa Gate Parking is about 8 km from the Kunitachi-Fuchu IC on the Chuo Expressway and about 9 km from the Hachioji IC.
Traffic restrictions will be in place around the venue, so use of public transportation is recommended.
- Parking
There is no parking lot specifically for the fireworks festival.
The park has parking lots at Tachikawa, Nishi-Tachikawa, and Sunagawa Gates, but check the day’s availability and opening hours before using them.
Source: アクセス – 国営昭和記念公園公式ホームページ / 観覧時のお願い – 立川まつり 国営昭和記念公園花火大会｜立川観光コンベンション協会
Event venue 東京都立川市 国営昭和記念公園みんなの原っぱ
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Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed event date has passed)
In 2026, the event was held on July 25 (Saturday), and the fireworks were launched from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
The event went ahead in light rain and was canceled in severe weather, with no rain date scheduled.
It is generally announced as taking place on the last Saturday of July.
Source: 立川まつり国営昭和記念公園花火大会の開催について – 立川まつり 国営昭和記念公園花火大会｜立川観光コンベンション協会
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Tips for your visit
The venue gets very crowded, so visitors are advised to bring as little luggage as possible and allow plenty of time to use the restrooms.
Drink water regularly during the day, and if you feel unwell, rest somewhere cool or in the shade.
The use of drones and radio-controlled helicopters, trespassing on private property, and using duct tape or spray products to reserve spots are prohibited.
Nearby attractions
国営昭和記念公園
東京都にある国営公園
阿豆佐味天神社
東京都立川市砂川町の神社
Origins and History of Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival
The festival began with the 1st Tachikawa Summer Evening Fireworks Festival, held in 1954 (Showa 29) on the banks of the Tama River near Hino Bridge.
Later, as traffic increased, the venue was moved to the grounds of the U.S. military’s Tachikawa Air Base. After a period when the event could not be held, it returned in 1982 as the “Tachikawa Festival Fireworks Display.”
In the late Showa period, the launch site was moved to Showa Kinen Park, and the festival took its current name.
Official information
Official information about the festival is available on the Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival website.
Information about the 2026 event, the venue, viewing methods, traffic restrictions, and precautions for visitors was published.
For ticket sales, you can follow the information provided by Tachikawa City to the Rakuten Ticket sales page.
Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Tachikawa Festival Showa Kinen National Government Park Fireworks Festival is a summer fireworks festival in Tachikawa that has been held since Showa 29.
Fireworks, including 1-shaku and 1-shaku 5-sun shells, are launched with Minna no Harappa in Showa Kinen National Government Park as the main venue.
The 2026 event was held on July 25, with no postponement in the event of severe weather.
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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