Atami Fireworks Festival 2025 Schedule

The schedule for the 2025 Atami Fireworks Festival has been announced. This very popular fireworks display is held throughout the year, not just in summer. You can get to Atami from Tokyo only in 40 minutes by Shinkansen.

Festival Dates (2025)

• Spring: 21st Feb (Fri), 23rd Mar (Sun), 20th Apr (Sun), 28th Apr (Mon), 31st May (Sat)

• Summer: 25th Jul (Fri), 5th Aug (Tue), 8th Aug (Fri), 18th Aug (Mon), 25th Aug (Mon)

• Autumn: 15th Sep (Mon Holiday), 23rd Sep (Tue Holiday), 13th Oct (Mon Holiday), 3rd Nov (Mon Holiday), 24th Nov (Mon Substitute Holiday)

• Winter: 7th Dec (Sun), 19th Dec (Fri)

Festival Times

• Usually: 8:20 PM to 8:40 PM

• July and August only: 8:15 PM to 8:40 PM

※ The festival will go ahead even if it rains.

Venue

Atami Bay (熱海湾) - The entire coastline from Atami Sun Beach(熱海サンビーチ海水浴場) to Atami Port(熱海港).

Important Notice

• From midday on the festival day, the firework launch area becomes off-limits for safety reasons

• After the fireworks finish, Atami Station (熱海駅) becomes extremely crowded

• Buy your return train tickets in advance (or top up your IC card such as Suica)

• From 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM the ticket gates at Atami Station are very busy. We recommend staying at a nearby hotel

• Using JR Kinomiya Station (来宮駅) is also a good option. You can avoid the crowds at Atami Station

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What Makes Atami Fireworks Special

Amazing Sound Effects

Atami Bay (熱海湾) is surrounded by mountains on three sides. This special shape creates echo effects when fireworks explode over the sea, making it sound like being inside a huge stadium.

Over 70 Years of History

The Atami Seaside Fireworks Festival started in 1952 (Showa 27). In summer 2025, it will celebrate its 74th year.

Best Viewing Spots

You can enjoy the fireworks from anywhere along the Atami Bay coastline. These places are especially recommended:

• Atami Sun Beach (熱海サンビーチ海水浴場) - The main beach area

• Around Atami Port (熱海港周辺) - The harbour area

• Shinsui Park (親水公園) - A waterfront park

• Coastal Promenade (海岸遊歩道) - The seaside walking path

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