Edogawa City Fireworks Festival 2026 Confirmed

江戸川区花火大会 — Tokyo (Kanto)

The Edogawa Fireworks Festival opens with its famous trademark: around a thousand shells fired in the first five seconds, a wall of light that sets the tone for 14,000 more over the Edogawa River. Because the city of Ichikawa holds its own festival simultaneously on the opposite bank, the combined audience approaches 900,000 — yet the long riverbank means the crowd spreads out more than at Sumida.

Background

Running since 1976, the festival built its identity around the explosive 5-second opening and themed program blocks, coordinated across both banks with Ichikawa's twin festival.

Getting there

The Tokyo-side venue is the riverbank at Shinozaki Park: 15–25 minutes on foot from Shinozaki Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) or Koiwa Station (JR Sobu Line). The Chiba side is served by Ichikawa and Motoyawata stations.

Tips

• The Ichikawa (east) bank generally has more space and an equally good view — consider approaching from that side.
• Don't be late: the opening five seconds are genuinely the most famous moment of the show.
• Shinozaki Station is small and overwhelmed after the finale; walking to Koiwa spreads the load.
• Free areas are big but popular picnic-style — bring a ground sheet and arrive by mid-afternoon for a riverfront spot.