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Minato Mirai Festival (in support of GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama)

Nishi-ku and Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa🎆 Usually in summer (August 24, 2026 (Mon))About 18,000 shells (2026)
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Overview

Overview

A regular summer event where fireworks are launched in time with music against the night view of Minato Mirai, Yokohama. In 2026 it was held under a temporarily changed name from the Minato Mirai Smart Festival, and about 18,000 shells were launched. All viewing areas are paid sponsor venues.

An approximately 45-minute music fireworks show combining music and fireworks, titled Sky Symphony in Yokohama in 2026. Jazz and DJ music stages are also held before and after the fireworks.

Venue
Minato Mirai 21 district (launched from the sea in front of Rinko Park)
Official website
https://www.mmsf.yokohama/
When

When it’s held

Typical date
Usually in summer (August 24, 2026 (Mon))
Time
19:10–19:55 (2026 example; gates open 16:30)
Number of shells
About 18,000 shells (2026)
In bad weather
Held in light rain. Canceled in heavy rain with strong winds. As a rule, the decision is announced around noon on the day on the official website and official X account

Dates and times change every year. Always check the organizer’s official website for the latest information.

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Where to Watch

Where to watch

📍 Rinko Park

Paid sponsor venue directly in front of the launch site. Includes waterfront seats and lawn areas.

📍 Earthquake-Resistant Berth

Paid sponsor venue adjacent to Rinko Park.

📍 Yokohama Hammerhead (Pier 9 and park)

Paid sponsor venue in the Shinko district. Includes table seats and tiered deck seats.

📍 Cup Noodles Museum Park

Paid sponsor venue in the Shinko district. Viewing is in order of entry within the area of the distributed sheets.

Paid Seats

Paid viewing seats

Tickets for the paid sponsor venues (Rinko Park waterfront and lawn areas, Earthquake-Resistant Berth, camera zone, Yokohama Hammerhead table and deck seats, Cup Noodles Museum Park, Osanbashi Pier, Nippon Maru Memorial Park, etc.). Sold through ticket agencies such as Ticket Pia. No refunds even if canceled due to bad weather

Example prices: ¥6,000–18,000 per person, table seats ¥48,000 (4 people), tiered deck seats ¥24,000 (2 people), Osanbashi Pier and Nippon Maru Memorial Park ¥4,000–6,000 (2026 example)

Crowds

Crowds and getting home

Crowds
After the show, the areas around Minatomirai Station and JR Sakuragicho Station get extremely crowded. Traffic restrictions in the surrounding area from about 18:00 to 22:00 (2026 example)
Tips
For the return trip, Yokohama, Bashamichi, Nihon-odori and Kannai stations are recommended. Exit from Rinko Park is controlled
Rules

Venue rules

  • !Paid sponsor venues cannot be entered without a ticket, and stopping on the streets around the venues to watch is not allowed
  • !Sheets cannot be brought into the Rinko Park lawn area or Cup Noodles Museum Park (they are handed out at the venue)
  • !Tall chairs and stools are not allowed
  • !Flying drones at and around the venues is prohibited
  • !The sea area around the launch site is restricted, and viewing from boats is not allowed
Tips

Good to know

  • ✓There are no free viewing spots in the central area, so buy tickets in advance
  • ✓Mobile phone connections become unreliable, so stay together with your group
  • ✓The event name may change from year to year, so check the official website
Access

Access

Nearest station
  • Shin-Takashima Station (Minatomirai Line)About a 10-minute walk to Rinko Park and the Earthquake-Resistant Berth
  • Yokohama Station (JR and private railway lines)About a 20-minute walk to Rinko Park and the Earthquake-Resistant BerthRecommended station for the return trip
  • Bashamichi Station (Minatomirai Line)About a 10-minute walk to Yokohama Hammerhead and Cup Noodles Museum ParkRecommended station for the return trip
  • Nihon-odori Station (Minatomirai Line)About a 20-minute walk to Yokohama Hammerhead and Cup Noodles Museum ParkRecommended station for the return trip
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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Tokyo → Kyoto

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 15 min

🚄 Shinkansen🌙 Overnight bus

Tokyo → Osaka

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min)

🚄 Shinkansen✈ Flight🌙 Overnight bus

🏨 Hotels nearby fill up quickly on festival days. Book early.

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Fireworks

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About 2,500 shells (official)Paid seats
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About 20,000 shells (official)Paid seats
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About 5,000 shells in summer, about 3,000 in spring, autumn and winter (official)
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Edogawa Fireworks Festival

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About 14,000 shells (official)Paid seats
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Typical dates, number of shells, paid seats and venues are based on official information from organizers, municipalities and tourism associations. Events can change or be cancelled, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-09

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