Wearing a yukata and holding moon-shaped fans to attend the fireworks festival has become a part of Japan's poetic summer scenery. We have to mention Kansai when talking about fireworks festivals. Each place has its own characteristics. It is a really unique experience when appreciating the fireworks exploding in the sky. Have you decided where to go watch fireworks in Japan this summer?

It is the grandest fireworks festival in Hyogo. Till this year, it has been held for 47 years. The fireworks explode in the sky above the sea, and with the gorgeous night scenery, the glint of the water reflects the colorful city landscape. With the night view of Kobe city as its central stage, the Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival sets off fireworks of countless different shapes, lighting up Kobe port, making it look like it's combined with the sea. It really is spectacular.

Summer Vacation Ideas in Japan: Fireworks Festival

The Yodogawa Fireworks Festival started in 1989. It is now the 29th session this year. It is a voluntary activity initiated spontaneously by local enterprises, groups and stores, without any funds from local finance. Since it is planned, operated and implemented by local residents, it is also called the "hand-made" fireworks festival. After the 18th Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, Osaka started to support the Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, naming it after Naniwa and making it part of the goal to promote life in Osaka. The energetic opening heats up the site's atmosphere, and a succession of fireworks light up the sky and water. Tears will spring to your eyes as the music starts. No wonder in Japanese anime people always look forward to summer fireworks so much.

The Tenjin Matsuri Fireworks Festival is one of the most popular fireworks festivals in the Kansai Area, and is also the main activity of the Tenjin Matsuri Festival in Osaka. There are many fireworks displays in the fireworks festival. The colorful fireworks look very beautiful on summer nights. In addition, there are also lots of night market stalls. You can enjoy many delicious local foods there. You can also try earing a traditional Japanese yukata while watching the fireworks. The wafuku is expensive and complex, while the yukata is simple and fresh, and is mostly favored by young people. It is an integral part of the summer fireworks festival.

It's a fireworks and music gala that brings surprises to everyone every year, and one of the few fireworks in Kansai. The fireworks explode in the sky in different colors, including red, yellow and blue, filling the sky with all kinds of wonderful colors, like a great work of art. There are a few high-rise buildings nearby, so you can enjoy the beauty of fireworks there too. It is recommended to watch the fireworks in Meiji Park where there are less people.

Lake Biwa is the biggest lake in Japan, and is as vast as the sea. Compared with other fireworks festivals, the biggest feature here is the fireworks exploding over the lake. A succession of fireworks on Lake Biwa is a part of the summer scenery of Shiga prefecture. When reflected on the lake, the fireworks are very beautiful. For architectural protection purposes, there are almost no large-scale fireworks festivals in Kyoto. Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival on Lake Biwa, which is only half an hour by tram to Kyoto, is a good alternative.

"Ashiya Fireworks" is definitely the most famous in summer in Ashiya. It is in its 39th year. It is themed on "Ashiya Dancing Fireworks Show". It is worth noting that there are also 3D fireworks and fireworks with messages. Stages are also arranged for various performances. It will be very busy all day. You can come in advance and choose a suitable area to watch the show.

Hikone & Kita-Biwako Great Fireworks Festival, abbreviated to Hikone Fireworks Festival, gathers the art-like fireworks made by firework masters from all over Japan. There is the reflection of colorful fireworks on Lake Biwa, which allows everyone to indulge in the beautiful night time of summer fireworks. You can choose to stand in Songyuan swimming pool to see the beautiful view of the lake, or take a sightseeing boat to see them up close. However, you must make an appointment.

Hyogo's prestigious fireworks festival, which began in 1948, is now in its 69th year. This fireworks festival is jointly held by Ikeda of Osaka City and Kawanishi of Hyogo. About 4000 sets of fireworks are launched on the bank of Ikeda City, and the colorful fireworks light up the night sky over the whole of Inagawa.

This fireworks festival is created by a Japanese leading fireworks master. During the festival, colorful fireworks will bloom over Yoshino River, presenting a stunning colorful scene.