Banks of the Edogawa

The Edogawa Fireworks Festival has been lighting up Tokyo’s eastern skies for more than five decades, making it one of the city’s most established fireworks events. Following last year’s milestone 50th anniversary celebration, the 51st edition ushers in a new era with synchronised musical fireworks enhanced by the latest technology.Don’t be late: the show kicks off in spectacular fashion with 1,000 fireworks launched within the first five seconds. The hour-long display then unfolds across a series of themed segments before culminating in a dramatic finale featuring Mt Fuji-inspired fireworks and cascading willow-shaped Golden Kamuro blooms.The event takes place from 7.15pm to 8.20pm on the banks of the Edogawa River near Shinozaki Park, a roughly 20-minute walk from Shinozaki Station. Organisers have warned that space in the free viewing area might become scarce after 5pm – so get there early to claim a good spot.