In Japan, nothing rings in the summer as loudly and colourfully as the beloved seasonal fireworks shows. Kicking off the season of pyrotechnics in Osaka is June’s Rinku Fireworks Festival, which will be returning for its 10th year in 2026.
Held at Rinku Park’s Marble Beach on Saturday June 6, the 40-minute display features 7,000 fireworks synchronised to music. While the fireworks show begins at 7.30pm, the festival grounds are open from 4pm, giving you plenty of time to stake out a good spot and enjoy the spread that the festival food trucks and booths have to offer.
Tickets range from ¥3,000 to ¥20,000 in a tiered seating system, where the spots with the best views go for higher prices (natch). Tickets for this one tend to sell out incredibly fast, so we recommend getting yours online well in advance.