Hankyu travel international company introduces the top 10 firework festivals in Japan and offers spectator seat set deals that are difficult to book!
Hankyu travel international company has announced the total number of large-scale firework festivals. Today, we’ll be revealing the top 10 ranking of fireworks displays!
1st place: Omagari（Daisen, Akita）
Top class pyrotechnicians from all over the country gather to deliver Japan’s best fireworks display. The sky is set alight with a historically grand battle of fireworks. As well as many traditional fireworks, there are many new and original designs to brighten the atmosphere, blooming in large circles across the sky. You should definitely experience this fireworks display once in your life, even if you don’t like fireworks. This supreme, eventful night brings an experience of a lifetime.
Event date this year: 26th August 2017
2nd place: Huis Ten Bosch （Sasebo, Nagasaki）
Kyushu unfolds its largest fireworks event at Huis Ten Bosch. This year’s “Natsu ichiban hanabi taikai” also features fireworks designed by Junko Koshino. The “Kyushu ichi hanabi taikai” event launches 22,000 fireworks into the sky, making for a top-class event in west Japan. Don’t miss a grand battle of fireworks launched worldwide pyrotechnicians!
Event period this year：Natsu ichiban hanabi taikai – 22nd July 2017
Kyushu ichi hanabi taikai – 23rd September 2017
3rd place: Nagaoka（Nagaoka, Niigata）
Fireworks blossom in the sky to honor those who were lost in the air raid attack. Whilst watching beautiful art form in the sky, you can hear famous movie tracks and theme songs from dramas that are related to Nagaoka, as well as songs relating to the restoration of Nagaoka. This collaboration is something you don’t want to miss out. Hankyu travel international company is offering a set plan consisting of a tour of Shirakawa-go and much more.
Event period this year: 2nd , 3rd August 2017, （1st August: Nagaoka evening festival）
4th place: Kachimai（Obihiro, Hokkaido）
This is the largest fireworks event in Hokkaido. The name “Kachimai” was decided in 1929, as this event is organized by Tokachi Mainichi Shinbun newspaper company. The gorgeous finale truly represents Kachimai at its finest – gorgeous ribbons of gold fluttering slowly through the night sky is a sight you do not want to miss.
Event date this year：13th August 2017
5th place: Kanmon Straits（Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Kyushu, Fukuoka）
The Kanmon straits is the stretch of water separating two of Japan’s islands. Fireworks are launched on both sides of the Kanmon straits. Both Shimonoseki (Yamaguchi prefecture) and Moji ward, Kyushu (Fukuoka prefecture) organize this event. The lineup includes fireworks launching from both sides of the sea, and the beautiful illumination of the Kanmon bridge – what an unmissable collaboration!
Event date this year：13th August 2017
6th place: Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival（Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima）
From a boat drifting out to sea, the fireworks explode in the sky – enjoy the gorgeous Miyajima fireworks from the bare sea at this large fireworks event. From the midst of the darkness, the light rises over the sea, leaving behind a fantastic reflection – a brilliant picture to capture.
Event date this year：26th August 2017
7th place: Lake Biwa （Otsu, Shiga）
This festival takes place on Lake Biwa. Every single year, there is a fireworks event here with an original theme, unfolding a fantastic display from the prologue to the hot finale! The part you definitely should not miss is the wide star mine finale, fired out from barrels slanting towards the sky.
Event date this year: 8th August 2017
8th place: Gion Kashiwazaki Festival – fireworks over the sea (Kashiwazaki, Niigata)
This festival is held in Nagaoka and is now referred to as Umi no Kashiwazaki”. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch 100 shaku-fireworks launched into the sky.
Event date this year: 26th July 2017
9th place: Suwako Matsuri Kojo （Suwa, Nagano）
Suwako Matsuri Kojo leads Japan with this grand event, at which approximately 40,000 fireworks are launched. Visitors are able to experience the “Kiss of Fire”- watching many fireworks soaring 2 km through the sky consecutively followed by a “Niagra Falls”. An impressive impact!
Event date this year : 15th August 2017
10th place: Sumida river (Taito, Tokyo)
This year will mark the 40th summer fireworks festival at Sumida river. Dating back to the Edo period, the oldest “Tamiya! Kagiya!” fireworks event is bubbling with enthusiasm. This is where two teams of pyrotechnicians attempt to outdo each other, leading to an immense fireworks display. The area is divided into two, and a total of 22,000 fireworks are fired into the sky.
Event date this year：29th July 2017
So, how about that for Japanese fireworks? This year, there are many travel packages available, allowing you to enjoy the fireworks, sightseeing of the local area and stay overnight in a new place! Looking on to summer, don’t miss out on these popular events – find out more so you can start planning!
This year, get out there and try a new fireworks festival site that you have never been to before!
Information:
Hankyu travel international company travel website：https://www.hankyu-travel.com/?9599
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