Sumida River Fireworks
High crowdKantoTokyo, Tokyo
Date
Last Saturday of July
Shells
22,000+
Region
Kanto
About this festival
TokyoPR's most iconic fireworks festival, held along the Sumida River since 1733. Two launch sites create a spectacular show visible from many viewpoints.
Highlights
- ✓22,000 shells
- ✓Since 1733
- ✓Two launch sites
- ✓Asakusa atmosphere
Getting There
Asakusa Station (TokyoPR Metro / Tobu Skytree Line)
⭐ Why visit this spot
- ✓Tokyo's most historic fireworks festival, running since 1733 — practically the birthplace of Japanese hanabi tradition.
- ✓Two launch sites (Site 1 near Sakurabashi, Site 2 near Komagatabashi) double the viewing options.
- ✓Easy access to Asakusa's iconic streets, Senso-ji temple, and Tokyo Skytree — full-day itinerary potential.
- ✓Riverside hotels and restaurants offer reserved seats — book months ahead for guaranteed views.
🚄 Getting there in detail
- Nearest station
- Asakusa Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza, Toei Asakusa, Tobu Skytree, Tsukuba Express)
- Walk from station
- 5–15 min walk to viewing areas depending on which side of the river
- Train frequency
- Every 3–4 min on most lines; extra trains run during the festival
- Payment
- All trains accept Suica/Pasmo IC + cash; food stalls cash + some IC
- 🧳 Luggage storage
- Coin lockers fill VERY early on festival day — store at Tokyo Station instead
⏰ Best time of day: Arrive by 4 PM for free spots; show starts ~7 PM and lasts 90 minutes
📍 Location
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🍴Food & Drink(6)
- Food
Asakusa yatai food stalls★★★★★4.3
Festival street food everywhere during hanabi.
💡 Yakisoba, takoyaki, choco-banana, and cold beer line every street during festival nights. Cash only — bring small bills.
⏱️ Throughout area💴 ¥300–1,500 (cash)🕒 Festival days 12:00–22:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Asakusa Imahan (Sukiyaki)★★★★☆4.6
Since 1895 — luxury sukiyaki & shabu-shabu institution.
💡 Top-grade wagyu cooked tableside by kimono-clad staff. English menu, set lunches under ¥4,000. Reservation strongly recommended on festival days.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 Lunch ¥3,500–8,000; dinner ¥10,000+🕒 11:30–21:30📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Daikokuya Tempura Honten★★★★★4.4
Edo-era style sesame oil tempura since 1887.
💡 Asakusa's most famous tempura shop. Dark, crispy batter (Tokyo style) over big shrimp and rice. English picture menu. Cash + cards.
⏱️ 5 min walk💴 ¥2,000–4,500🕒 11:30–20:30📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Komagata Dojo (Loach Hot Pot)★★★★★4.4
Since 1801 — Edo specialty dojo (small fish) hot pot.
💡 Tatami-mat seating, no chairs. Edo-period dining tradition still alive. The dojo nabe is unique to Asakusa. Foreigner-curious dish.
⏱️ 8 min walk💴 ¥3,000–5,000🕒 11:00–21:00📍 Google Maps → - Food
Asakusa Silk Pudding (Sweets)★★★★☆4.5
Famous Asakusa souvenir — silky kuromitsu pudding.
💡 Beloved Asakusa souvenir, only sold near Senso-ji. Try the kinako (roasted soy flour) and matcha versions. Take-out only.
⏱️ 5 min walk💴 ¥400–600 each🕒 9:30–18:00📍 Google Maps → - Restaurant
Hoppy Dori (Drinking Alley)★★★★★4.3
Open-air izakaya alley where locals drink before fireworks.
💡 Hoppy is a cheap retro Tokyo beer-substitute drink. ~30 tiny shops with grilled offal and motsuni stew. Authentic, raw, foreigner-friendly.
⏱️ 5 min walk💴 ¥1,500–3,000🕒 12:00–23:00📍 Google Maps →
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