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About
One of Tokyo's biggest hanabi taikai, the Edogawa Ward fireworks light up the Edo River with around 14,000 shells across themed acts. The show opens with a famous burst of roughly 1,000 fireworks in just five seconds, and plays out as a friendly rivalry with Ichikawa City on the Chiba bank opposite.
Highlights
- Around 14,000 fireworks, including a signature opening of about 1,000 shells in five seconds
- Dual show across the Edo River, with Ichikawa (Chiba) firing from the opposite bank
- Themed musical segments running through the evening
Plan it well
- Access via JR Ichikawa Station (about 15 min walk) or Toei Shinozaki Station; expect packed trains afterwards
- Stake out a free riverbank spot in the late afternoon, or buy reserved seating early
- Bring a picnic sheet, water and a hand fan — the riverbank is hot and shadeless before dusk
Where it happens
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