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[2026 Edition] Fireworks Displays to Enjoy Alongside Mount Fuji (Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, and Others)

Fuji rising in the moonlight in the background, and intoxicated by the fireworks display of a hundred flowers that shoot up in front of your eyes. Fuji in the summer. Starting with the "Mt. Fuji-Kawaguchiko Yamabiraki Festival Fireworks Display" held in early July each year, fireworks displays will be held on the Fuji Five Lakes from August 1. Fuji and fireworks at any of the fireworks displays, and you will be impressed by the spectacular view that can only be seen here.

2,000 fireworks in the summer night sky! The earliest fireworks display in the Fuji Five Lakes

Fuji. 2,000 fireworks are shot off in 30 minutes, and the elaborate program of rapid-fire, starmine, slanting fireworks, and shakudama are well received. This is the earliest fireworks display in the Fuji Five Lakes area, and is famous as the event that heralds the arrival of summer.
At the same time, the "Herb Festival" is held at Yagisaki Park and Oishi Park along the lakeside, where lavender blooms like a purple carpet. Watching the fireworks while being enveloped in the fragrance of the lavender flowers is also a tasteful way to enjoy the festival.

Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko Yamabiraki Festival Fireworks Display
  • Address Oike Park, Kawaguchi Kohan Tatami Iwa, Funatsu Beach MAP
  • Business Hours July 4, 2026 (Sat) 8:00 PM–
  • TEL 0555-72-6700 (Kawaguchiko Tourism Association)
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Number of fireworks launched in a typical year: approx. 2,000
    Estimated number of visitors in a typical year: approx. 30,000
    No paid seating, rain or shine (rain date to be determined)

The fireworks display is a spectacular sight

The “Fuji Five Lakes Fireworks Festival” takes place every year starting on August 1. Kicking off the festival is the “Yamanakako Hoko Festival,” a celebration of gratitude for the lake. The fireworks begin at 8:00 PM. Approximately 10,000 fireworks, including large shells and “shakudama,” light up the summer night sky.
Highlights include the “Musical Star Mine,” where music and fireworks are perfectly synchronized, as well as rapid-fire fireworks. Another feature of this festival is the abundance of beautiful, photogenic fireworks, such as large-caliber shells and underwater fireworks. Viewing the fireworks up close from a sightseeing boat offers a dynamic and truly special experience.

Lake Yamanakako Hohko Festival Fireworks Display
  • Address Yamanaka Area (Western Lake Yamanaka) MAP
  • Business Hours Sat, August 1, 2026, 8:00 PM – approx. 8:40 PM
    *Held on the same date every year, regardless of the day of the week
  • TEL 0555-62-3100（Lake Yamanaka Tourist Association)
  • Parking Free of charge (some events have a fee)
  • Memo Rain or shine, cancelled in case of stormy weather
    No spectator seating

A fantastical world of colorful fireworks

This summer festival is held at Ryugu Shrine, located on the shores of Lake Saiko and dedicated to Toyotama-hime, the goddess of water. The fireworks begin at 7:30 p.m. The sight of large, blooming fireworks lighting up the night sky is truly magical.
Just as the excitement reaches its peak, a powerful series of star mines brings the event to a spectacular close. Because the venue is surrounded by mountains, the sound of the fireworks echoes like an echo, creating a truly immersive experience.

Saiko Ryugu Festival Fireworks Display
  • Address Off the Maehama Beach by the West Lake MAP
  • Business Hours Sun, August 2, 2026: Fireworks from 7:30 PM to 7:50 PM (scheduled)
    *Held on the same date every year, regardless of the day of the week
  • TEL 0555-82-3131（Lake Saiko Tourist Association)
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Notes Number of fireworks launched in previous years: Approximately 1,000
    No paid seating. The event will proceed in light rain (canceled in case of severe weather)

An atmospheric fireworks display held on a quiet mountain lake

The fireworks display is held at the serene and mysterious "Lake Motosu. Although the number of shots is only 1,000, it is a medium-sized display, but because it is surrounded by mountains on three sides, you can feel the echoes of the sound throughout your body, making it a very powerful event. The lakeside is relatively empty, so you can sit in your favorite spot and enjoy the fireworks in a relaxed atmosphere.
There are also a variety of shows to enjoy before the fireworks are launched, as well as a spectacular fire performance in the finale.

Lake Motosuko Shinko Festival Fireworks display
  • Address Lake Motosu MAP
  • Business Hours Mon, August 3, 2026, 7:30–8:00 PM (scheduled)
    *Held on the same date every year, regardless of the day of the week
  • TEL 0555-75-0043 (Lake Motosu Tourism Association)
  • Parking Free of charge (some events have a fee)
  • Memo Number of fireworks launched in a typical year: approx. 1,000
    Estimated number of visitors in a typical year: 3,000
    No paid seating. Light rain is permitted (in case of stormy weather, to be determined)

The finale of the Fuji Five Lakes Fireworks Festival is a big event!

With a history of over 100 years, this is the largest fireworks display on the Fuji Five Lakes. Following the live music performance by the lakeside, the "Big Fireworks Display" will be held as a fitting finale to the festival.
The fireworks program is full of individuality and includes an extra-large starmine, a series of large fireworks, a musical starmine linked to music, and a "peacock firework" that draws a semicircle on the lake. The event is sure to be a great success.

Kawaguchiko Lake Festival Fireworks display
  • address (e.g. of house) Funatsuhama and Hirahama Parking, Oike Park, Kawaguchiko Town, Fuji MAP
  • Business Hours Wed, August 5, 2026, 7:45 PM–
    *Held on the same date every year, regardless of the day of the week
  • TEL 0555-72-3168（Fujikawaguchiko Town Hall/Tourism Division)
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Number of fireworks launched in a typical year: approx. 10,000
    No paid seating. Light rain is permitted (in case of stormy weather, to be determined)

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