Resuming After 4 Years – Sumida River Fireworks Festival to Illuminate the Summer Night Sky with Approximately 20,000 Fireworks

Sumida River Fireworks Festival (隅田川花火大会) has been canceled due to the pandemic since 2020. However, it will be returning this summer after 4 years hiatus! Approximately 20,000 fireworks will illuminate the summer night sky, creating a captivating display. Don’t miss the chance to witness the stunning collaboration between the fireworks and TOKYO SKYTREE®. Enjoy this cherished Tokyo summer tradition!

Sumida River Fireworks Festival is one of the most awaited summer events in Tokyo. It has been held since 1978, and the name before that was Ryogoku no Kawabiraki (両国の川開き), and until 1961 it was launched upstream of Ryogoku Bridge. According to historical records, In 1732, a great famine broke out, and many people died of starvation. In 1733, to pray for the souls and ward off the plague, raising the river is said to be the origin of Ryogoku no Kawabiraki. However, due to the deterioration of traffic conditions, the event could not be held from the following year onwards, in 1961. After that, the name was changed to Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival and it was revived on the upstream of Sumida River, where it continues to be held until the present day.

Many people eagerly anticipate this festival every year, but it has been canceled since 2019. However, after a 4-year hiatus, it will make a comeback this summer! Visitors can look forward to a captivating display of powerful fireworks in collaboration with the iconic symbol of Tokyo, TOKYO SKYTREE®. The festival will be held on July 29th. At the 1st venue, from Sakurabashi downstream to Kotobukibashi upstream, the fireworks will start at 7:00PM. At the 2nd venue, from Komagatabashi downstream to Umayabashi upstream, the fireworks will start at 7:30 PM. In total, approximately 20,000 fireworks will be launched. Experience the magnificent blossoms blooming in the night sky of Tokyo, appearing for the first time in 4 years.