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Japan’s summer is famous as the season for fireworks festivals, but in fact, there are also opportunities to enjoy fireworks all over the country in winter. Fireworks are launched with various winter-specific productions, such as Christmas, countdown events, snowy landscapes, and ski resorts as the stage. Winter fireworks, which stand out against the clear night sky, create a fantastical beauty different from summer, with lakes and snowy scenery as their backdrop.
In this article, we have carefully selected and introduce 30 recommended winter fireworks events held throughout Japan in the winter of 2025-2026. We have summarized the information in an easy-to-understand way, including event dates, times, number of fireworks (scale), and whether there are food booths.
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Features and Points to Note about Winter Fireworks in Japan: Cold Weather Protection is Essential
Winter fireworks are rarely held as large-scale “fireworks festivals” that last for an hour like in summer. Instead, they are often launched as a side event at Christmas, countdowns, snow festivals at ski resorts and hot spring areas, and other events. Another feature is that there are relatively many fireworks displays that are launched regularly for a few minutes to about 10 minutes, either daily or weekly.
Also, one of the great attractions of winter fireworks is that they appear even more vivid. In winter, the humidity is lower and the air is clearer compared to summer, so the light of the fireworks stands out more sharply and beautifully against the night sky. However, in case of heavy snow, access to the site may become difficult, so be sure to check information in advance.
In addition, the most important thing to fully enjoy winter fireworks is thorough cold weather protection. In some areas, the temperature can drop below freezing, so make sure you are fully prepared to avoid losing body heat. In addition to thick outerwear that blocks the wind, gloves, and scarves, we also recommend warm inner layers for layering, hats, thermal socks, and pocket warmers. Dress warmly and safely enjoy the magical light show that colors the winter night sky!
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30 Selected Winter Fireworks Events Across Japan for Winter 2025-2026
Here are 30 winter fireworks events carefully selected from all over Japan by the FUN! JAPAN editorial team. We have summarized the information in an easy-to-understand way, including event dates and times, number of fireworks (scale), and whether there are food booths.
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| [Location] Event Name (HP URL) | Date Time | Location | Number of Fireworks (Approximate) | Food Stalls/Booths Available |
| [Kanagawa] Yokohama Night Flowers | 2025/11/8, 11/22, 12/24, 12/31, 2016/1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/21 19:00–19:05 | Map | 150 | × |
| [Hokkaido] Hakodate Christmas Fantasy | 2025/11/29–12/25 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Shiga] Lake Biwa Otsu Night Cruise Fireworks | 2025/11/22, 2026/3/14 Time not disclosed (25 minutes) | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Saitama] Chichibu Night Festival (Fireworks) | 2025/12/2–12/3 Time undecided | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Hokkaido] Okurayama Winter Fireworks | 2025/12/6 19:00–19:30 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Gifu] Gero Onsen Fireworks Musical Winter Performance | 2025/12/6, 12/13, 12/20 20:00–20:15 2025/12/24 20:00–20:30 | Map | 7,000–11,000 | 〇 |
| [Tokyo] Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks | 2025/12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 12/24, 12/27 19:00–19:05 | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Shizuoka] Atami Sea Fireworks Festival | 2025/12/7, 12/19 20:20–20:40 (2026 dates undecided) | Map | 3,000 | 〇 |
| [Tochigi] Yaita Fireworks Festival | 2025/12/13 17:30– | Map | 5,000 | 〇 |
| [Aichi] ISOGAI Fireworks Theater in Nagoya Port | 2025/12/20 18:30–19:15 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Oita] Beppu Christmas Fantasia | 2025/12/20, 12/21 20:00– | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Shizuoka] Special Winter Fireworks Festival | 2025/12/20 20:30–21:00 | Map | 1,500 | 〇 |
| [Hokkaido] Rusutsu Resort Christmas Eve Fireworks & Torch Run | 2025/12/24 20:30– | Map | 1,200 | × |
| [Hokkaido] Rusutsu Resort New Year's Eve Fireworks & Torch Run | 2025/12/31 20:30– | Map | 1,200 | × |
| [Fukuoka] Mojiko Retro Countdown | 2025/12/3 124:00– | Map | 100 | × |
| [Niigata] Tsunan Lantern and Night Sky Light Collaboration | Annually late Dec–Mar From 17:00 or 18:00 *See official website for details | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Toyama] Unazuki Onsen Winter Story Snow Fireworks Festival | 2026/1/1–Mar Every Saturdays 20:30–20:40 | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Tochigi] Mobility Resort Motegi New Year HANABI | 2026/1/2 17:30– | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Nara] Wakakusa Yamayaki (Grand Fireworks) | Annually, 4th Saturday of Jan 18:15–18:30 | Map | 600 | × |
| [Yamanashi] Kawaguchiko Winter Fireworks | Annually Jan–Feb 20:00–20:20 | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Gifu] Gero Onsen Winter Fireworks Story ~Seasonal Fireworks~ | Annually, Saturdays from Jan to Mar 20:30–20:40 | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Hokkaido] Rikubetsu Shibare Festival | 2025/2/1 20:30– (2026 date undecided) | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Hokkaido] Hakodate Winter Fireworks | 2025/2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 20:00–20:10 (2026 date undecided) | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Hokkaido] Lake Akan Ice Festival ICE・Love・Akan “Fuyukabi” | 2026/3/3–3/16 20:00–20:10 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Hokkaido] Lake Toya Onsen Winter Fireworks | 2026/2/3–2/12 20:30–20:38 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Yamagata] Zao Juhyo Festival (Torch Run & Winter HANABI) | 2026/2/7 20:00– (About 5 minutes after torch run ends) | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Gunma] Kusatsu Onsen Winter Fireworks | Annually, early Mar 20:00–20:20 | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Nagano] Winter Tomyo Night Festival | 2026/3/7 19:00– | Map | Not disclosed | × |
| [Yamagata] Okura Snow Story | 2026/3/20 19:30–19:45 | Map | Not disclosed | 〇 |
| [Shizuoka] Mt. Fuji Fireworks VS Speedway | 2026/4/11 18:30–20:00 | Map | 8,000 | 〇 |
Some fireworks festivals offer paid tickets or reserved seating that allow you to avoid crowds and enjoy the event comfortably. These seats offer great views and the appeal is that you can relax and enjoy the fireworks without worrying about securing a spot. However, tickets for popular fireworks festivals may sell out early. Be sure to check the official website of each fireworks festival for the latest information before attending.
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