A summer scene of underwater fireworks lighting up the sea and the night sky over Tateyama Bay
Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display
The 2026 edition of Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/08Ended
- Season / frequency
- Around August 8
- Location
- Shioiri River mouth training dike (north side) and Tateyama Bay (underwater fireworks)
- Area
- Chiba Prefecture・Tateyama City(From Tokyo: approx. 40 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A summer fireworks display in Tateyama City that lights up the night sky and sea at the same time. Enjoy seaside scenery unique to the area, with underwater fireworks and starmines.
About Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display
The Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display is a fireworks event held over Tateyama Bay in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.
The calm waters of Tateyama Bay are known as “Kagamigaura,” and the fireworks are reflected not only in the night sky but also on the sea.
A signature summer event in Tateyama, it features aerial fireworks, starmines, and underwater fireworks.
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the underwater fireworks launched directly from the sea.
Their semicircular bursts are reflected on the water, lighting up the sea and night sky at the same time.
You can also enjoy starmines, in which fireworks of various sizes burst simultaneously, as well as aerial fireworks.
A summer scene of underwater fireworks lighting up the sea and the night sky over Tateyama Bay
What to expect
Visitors watch fireworks lighting up the night sky and sea around Tateyama Bay.
Different types of fireworks, including aerial fireworks, starmines, and underwater fireworks, are launched in the evening.
According to the 2026 information, 5,000 fireworks were scheduled over approximately 1 hour.
Source: 館山観光まつり館山湾花火大会 / 千葉県 -【JAPAN 47 GO】 / 第62回館山観光まつり 館山湾花火大会 - 館山湾花火大会
How to take part
General visitors can enjoy the event by watching the fireworks.
No information is provided about opportunities to participate in launching the fireworks or running the event.
Please be aware of crowds and traffic restrictions around the venue when viewing the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Shioiri River mouth training dike (north side) and Tateyama Bay (underwater fireworks) / Hojo, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture
- Train and bus
About a 3–5-minute walk from Tateyama Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
- By car
In 2026, traffic restrictions were scheduled around the coastal road from 6:30 p.m. until around 9:15 p.m., and visitors were advised to avoid using cars.
- Parking
No parking was provided by the organizers.
Please avoid parking at nearby commercial facilities.
Address Hojo, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
In 2026, the display was scheduled for August 8 (Saturday), from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In case of rain or severe weather, it was scheduled to be postponed to August 9 (Sunday).
The launch sites are the north side of the Shioiri River mouth training dike and Tateyama Bay.
Source: 🎆館山湾花火大会の交通規制について | 館山市役所
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
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 Chiba Prefecture / Tateyama City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
The area around the venue gets very crowded, so the use of public transportation was recommended in 2026.
Traffic restrictions are in place around the coastal road, and visitors are advised that a vehicle pass is required to drive through the area during restricted hours.
Bring a flashlight in case of a nighttime power outage or disaster, and please take your rubbish home with you.
Nearby attractions
Nearby the fireworks display are seaside spots such as Hojo Beach, Arai Beach, and Tateyama Bay.
Tateyama Sunset Pier and the Minato Oasis “Nagisa no Eki” Tateyama are also introduced as nearby attractions.
Other places mentioned include the Nagisa Museum at the Tateyama City Museum and Museum Annex, and locations associated with the traditional Boso uchiwa fans.
安房神社
千葉県館山市にある神社
洲埼灯台
千葉県館山市の洲崎に立つ灯台
Official information
The official information for the Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display covers the event date and time, launch sites, types of fireworks, parking, traffic restrictions, and more.
For inquiries, contact the Tateyama Tourism Festival Executive Committee.
Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display at a Glance
The Tateyama Tourism Festival Tateyama Bay Fireworks Display lights up the night sky and sea over Tateyama Bay at the same time.
Underwater fireworks spreading across the sea and starmines are highlights unique to Tateyama Bay.
The area around the venue is often crowded, so please use public transportation and follow local guidance while watching the display.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
Celebrating local culture and helping you discover a side of Japan you never knew.
Article updated: 2026/10/19
Submit information or a correction Submit photos of this festival
