Photo: Fukuchiyama Hanabi | Fukuchiyama Fireworks Festival, Kyoto

Photo: Fukuchiyama Hanabi

7 best fireworks festivals in and near Osaka: July–October 2026

Here are the most spectacular summer fireworks happening in Osaka, Kyoto and Ise – with 2026 dates and ticket prices

Thursday 18 June 2026

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Edited by Ili Saarinen & Lim Chee Wah

Contributor: Rachel Teo

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Osaka is a lively city year-round, and it gets even more exciting in the summer when there are festivals abound. Many of our favourite seasonal celebrations are fireworks festivals. When vibrant explosions start lighting up the cloudless skies after sundown and the yukata-wearing crowds turn their heads towards the spectacle, that’s when you can get into a truly magical Japanese summer mood.

This year’s celebrations kicked off in spectacular fashion with three fireworks festivals on the first weekend of June. The next wave of fireworks will begin in July. Outside of Osaka, you'll find equally stunning displays in Kyoto and Mie that are well worth a day trip.

So dust off your yukata, arrive early to secure the best viewing spot, and enjoy the colourful fireworks while snacking on some tasty festival grub.

Meanwhile, plan out your June with our curated lists of the best events in Osaka and Kyoto.

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Fireworks in Osaka

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

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Fireworks
17 Oct 2026

Photo: Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival Committee

Summer in Japan is synonymous with fireworks festivals, but Osaka’s biggest pyrotechnic display was moved to October last year to coincide with the finale of the Osaka Expo. In 2026, Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival will again take place in October.

Established in 1989, the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival is held along the Yodogawa River with a spectacular view of the city skyline in the background. The hour-long spectacle is split into five sections, each featuring a pair of songs played in sync with the fireworks.

Details on paid seating will be announced in due course.