Banks of the Arakawa River, Itabashi

Taking advantage of a serendipitous schedule clash, Itabashi's annual fireworks display takes place at the same time as the one in Toda City (Saitama prefecture), just across the Arakawa River.  You can expect a combined 15,000 shells of fireworks at this 90-minute event. On show are various styles of pyrotechnics, including an enormous star mine and the spectacular ‘Niagara Falls’, a 700-metre chain of explosions that always draws the biggest cheers of the night. As a special treat this year, there will be giant Poké Ball and Captain Pikachu-themed fireworks, too. While the fireworks are free to watch, you may want to secure access to a paid viewing area or reserve a seat for the best views this year, as the free viewing zones have been significantly reduced for safety reasons. New for 2026, a spacious paid general admission area directly east of the Arakawa Biology and Ecology Park will be available for ¥2,000 per person through Ticket Pia, with each ticket including a picnic blanket and cushions. Reserved seating, meanwhile, ranges from ¥4,500 to ¥6,000 for individual tickets and from ¥18,000 to ¥48,000 for groups of four to eight people. Tickets go on sale online from 10am on June 13.Before you go, we recommend you check out the venue map and access information on the event website.