Ito (Shizuoka)
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[2026 Edition] Fireworks Displays to Enjoy in Ito! Dates, Locations, and Highlights

Ito City is full of attractions such as scenic spots represented by Ito's eight scenic views, hot springs with plenty of hot water, and fresh seafood. A major summer event is the Ito Onsen Sea Fireworks Festival, held from late July to the end of August. The fireworks display features fireworks shot simultaneously from the sea, fireworks in collaboration with music, and the rare Tezutsu fireworks, all of which beautifully light up the night sky of Ito.

Ito Hot Spring Sea Fireworks Display

Large fireworks display on the beach right in front of the hot spring resort.
Large fireworks display on the beach right in front of the hot spring resort.

Also known as "Ito Summer Theater," the Ito Hot Spring Fireworks Festival is a summer tradition in Ito. Ito Hot Spring "Yume Hanabi" is the first of its kind. For a total of nine days, the night sky of Ito is decorated with large fireworks.
In a short period of 20 to 30 minutes, large starmines and rapid-fire fireworks are shot one after another in quick succession at close range, creating a powerful display.
The main venue is "Ito Orange Beach," but the entire Ito coast can be seen, so if you want to enjoy the fireworks in a relaxed atmosphere, we recommend "Nagisa Park" located right next door. Sitting on the grass and watching the powerful fireworks display right in front of you is truly a dreamlike experience.

Yume Hanabi" at Ito Hot Spring
  • Address Ito Coast MAP
  • Business Hours July 24 (Fri) and 31 (Fri), August 4 (Tue), 7 (Fri), 16 (Sun), 21 (Fri), 22 (Sat), 23 (Sun), and 29 (Sat), 2026
    8:30 PM – 8:50 PM
  • TEL 0557-37-6105（Ito Tourist Association)
  • Parking None (Paid parking available at various locations throughout the city)
  • Notes On Saturday, August 22, the “Ito Hot Spring Chopstick Festival Fireworks Display” will take place from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
A well-loved local fireworks display
A well-loved local fireworks display

This summer festival is held in the Usami area, about 25 minutes from Atami on the JR Ito Line. One of the main attractions of the festival is the fireworks display at sea. The approximately 1,000 fireworks shot into the night sky are reflected in the jet-black sea, making it a very romantic event. The entire 1km-long Usami Coast is a perfect viewing spot. This is a hidden gem of a fireworks display that is not well known outside of the local community, so you can watch the fireworks at your leisure without the crowds.
On the day of the event, the street in front of Usami Station will be a pedestrian paradise. Local stores and gourmet food stands will be lined up, and various events such as dancing and singing will be held.

Usami Summer Festival Marine Fireworks Display
  • Address Usami Coast MAP
  • Business Hours Sun, August 2, 2026, 8:00 PM–8:20 PM
  • TEL 0057-47-3399 (Usami Community Center Office)
  • Parking None
  • Memo Number of launches in a typical year: approx. 1,000
    No paid seating, light rain (stormy weather to be determined)

The “Aerial Niagara,” launched from nine locations out at sea, is a truly spectacular sight
The “Aerial Niagara,” launched from nine locations out at sea, is a truly spectacular sight

William Adams (Miura Anjin) built Japan’s first Western-style sailing ship in Ito City during the Edo period. The “Anjin Festival,” Izu’s largest event, is held to honor his achievements. Every year, in addition to the daily fireworks displays, the festival comes alive with various events such as lantern floats and taiko drum battles.
The festival culminates with the “Anjin Festival: Fireworks over the Sea.” Featuring rapid-fire star mines and music-synchronized star mines, approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched in rapid succession from nine locations out at sea over the course of an hour, creating a truly spectacular display.The sight of the 500-meter-long “Aerial Niagara” instantly turning both the night sky and the sea surface silver is truly moving. The special viewing area with all reserved seating is also very popular.

The 80th Anjin Festival Seaside Fireworks Display
  • Address Ito Coast Area (Launched from 9 locations at sea) MAP
  • Business Hours Mon, August 10, 2026, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM
  • TEL 0557-37-6105（Ito Tourist Association)
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Number of launches in a typical year: approx. 10,000

Dynamic fireworks display overhead
Dynamic fireworks display overhead

The fireworks display is held at the port of Yahata, about a 15-minute walk from Izukogen Station on the Izukyu Line. The "yanmo" is a wild yam that grows wild all over Ito and Izu Kogen. Cookies, pound cakes, and other sweets made from the red berries, which are harvested in early summer, are a local specialty.
Fireworks are launched for about 30 minutes. Music dynamically competes with the starmine, and approximately 2,000 fireworks are launched without a pause, coloring the sky and the sea in a spectacular manner. The close proximity of the launch site to the bleachers makes it seem as if the fireworks are shooting overhead. It is recommended to lay out a sheet on the beach and watch the fireworks from the comfort of your own bed.

Yanmonosato Fireworks Display
  • Address Hachimano Port MAP
  • Business Hours Fri, August 14, 2026, 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • TEL 0557-37-6105（Ito Tourist Association)
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Notes Typical number of fireworks launched: Approximately 2,000
    Estimated annual attendance: Approximately 2,500 people
    No paid seating; the event will proceed in light rain (status in case of severe weather is undecided)

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The "Tezutsu" fireworks shot off right in front of your eyes are a sight to behold!

The “Chopstick Festival” began as a ceremony to honor the chopsticks used over the course of a year at hot spring ryokan and other establishments in the Ito Onsen area. The fireworks display serves as the grand finale to various events, including the lighting ceremony for the Chopstick Memorial Tower.
The main highlight is the rare “tezutsu” fireworks. These are spectacular displays in which a person holds a bamboo tube filled with gunpowder—about 1 meter long—and ignites it while standing, causing the fireworks to shoot skyward.The sight of some 40 Tezutsu fireworks launching right before the audience’s eyes, in time with the beat of traditional Japanese drums, is so majestic it leaves spectators speechless. The star mines launched at an angle from the beach, their reflections shimmering on the water’s surface, also have a unique charm.

Ito Hot Spring Chopsticks Festival Fireworks Display
  • Address Ito Coast MAP
  • Business Hours Sat, August 22, 2026, 8:30–9:00 PM
  • TEL 0557-37-6105（Ito Tourist Association)
  • Parking None
  • Notes Typical number of fireworks launched: Approximately 1,500
    Estimated annual attendance: Approximately 32,000 people
    No paid seating; status to be determined in case of severe weather

MAP

Ito Hot Spring Sea Fireworks Display
Hoshino Resorts facilities nearby
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