Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Date and Time: Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7:05 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Sumida River
[Venue 1] Between Sakurabashi and Kototoibashi
[Second venue] Between Komagata Bridge and Umayabashi Bridge
[For more information: Sumida River Fireworks Festival Executive Committee]

Records indicate that the first fireworks display over the Sumida River took place on May 28, 1733 (Kyoho 18) during the Edo period. It is said that the eighth shogun, Yoshimune, launched fireworks near Ryogoku Bridge as a memorial service for the water god, hoping to alleviate the gloomy social conditions caused by nationwide famine and epidemics.
Since the Edo period, the Sumida River has been a place of recreation for citizens, offering activities such as boating and fireworks displays. Its elegance has been depicted by artists such as Hokusai, Hiroshige, Toyokuni, and Ikkei. The number of spectators has increased year by year, and it has become a quintessential summer spectacle where people can enjoy the art of light in the night sky.

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