In this article, we’ve compiled all the fireworks festivals in the Shonan area, organized by area and month. From east to west—Hayama, Zushi, Kamakura, Fujisawa, Chigasaki, Hiratsuka, and Oiso—we’ll give you a thorough breakdown of each festival’s location, schedule, and highlights!
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By Area
Hayama Town
Information about fireworks festivals in Hayama, Shonan has not been announced yet!
Zushi City
Zushi City’s fireworks festival is “The 69th Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival.”
The 69th Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival
The “Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival” is a long-standing event that has colored early summer in Zushi, Kanagawa since 1958. Although it was suspended from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID-19 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the festival resumed in 2023.
In 2026, it will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 7:20 PM to 8:15 PM. Approximately 7,000 fireworks will be launched, including large size 10 shells, making it one of the largest fireworks displays in Kanagawa Prefecture. Highlights include a dynamic fireworks show synchronized to music and a spectacular 15-minute grand finale!
【Details】
■Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:20 PM – 8:15 PM
■Number of Fireworks: Approx. 7,000
■Venue: Zushi Beach
■Access:
・About a 10-minute walk from JR Zushi Station
・About a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Zushi-Hayama Station
■Address: 2-3 Shinjuku, Zushi City, Kanagawa 249-0007
Kamakura City
Kamakura City’s fireworks festival is “The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival.”
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival began in 1948 and will celebrate its 78th edition this year. Cherished for decades as a beloved summer tradition, the event had been canceled in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Although the event was temporarily suspended due to restrictions on the use of Shonan Port and other factors, it has been lighting up the summer night sky for three consecutive years since restarting two years ago!
This year’s event will be held on Friday, July 10, from 7:20 PM to 8:10 PM, with approximately 2,500 fireworks launched from Kamakura Beach (Yuigahama & Zaimokuza Beaches).
The highlight of the Kamakura Fireworks Festival is the underwater fireworks launched from boats moving across the sea. Spectators can enjoy both fan-shaped fireworks bursting across the ocean surface and beautifully rounded shells blooming in the night sky—an unforgettable experience! Don’t miss it!
【Details】
■Official Website: The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival
■Date & Time: Friday, July 10, 7:20 PM – 8:10 PM
■Number of Fireworks: Approx. 2,500
■Venue: Kamakura Beach (1. Yuigahama Beach / 2. Zaimokuza Beach)
■Access:
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Wadazuka Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Yuigahama Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Hase Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from the Keikyu Bus “Zaimokuza” stop after departing JR Kamakura Station (2. Zaimokuza Beach)
■Address:
1. Yuigahama Beach
4-chome, Yuigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0014
2. Zaimokuza Beach
6-chome, Zaimokuza, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0013
Fujisawa City
Information about fireworks festivals in Fujisawa, Shonan has not been announced yet!
Chigasaki City
Chigasaki City’s fireworks festival is “The 52st Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival.”
[52st Annual] Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival
The Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival is a beloved summer tradition in Chigasaki. Spectators can enjoy unique pyrotechnic displays such as the stunning “Starmine” sequences and the breathtaking “Underwater Peacock” fireworks that spread across the ocean’s surface.
This year, the event will take place on Saturday, August 1, starting at 7:30 PM at Southern Beach Chigasaki.
One of the most special aspects of this festival is the ability to watch fireworks while sitting on the sand and listening to the soothing sound of ocean waves. It’s a truly memorable way to enjoy the summer—don’t miss it!
【Details】
■Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, from 7:30 PM
■Number of Fireworks: TBD
■Venue: Southern Beach Chigasaki
■Access:
・2-minute walk from “Southern Beach Iriguchi” bus stop via Eboshi-go community bus from JR Chigasaki Station (South Exit)
・3-minute walk from “Kaisuiyokujomae” bus stop from JR Chigasaki Station (South Exit)
■Address: 4-12986-5 Nakakaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa 253-0055, Japan
Hiratsuka City
Hiratsuka City’s fireworks festival is “The 74rd Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival.”
The 74rd Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival
The Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival is a beloved summer tradition that colors the Shonan coastline each year.
The event takes place at Shonan Shioiri (the mouth of the Sagami River) and can also be enjoyed from Hiratsuka Beach.
In addition, the impressive Trusco Shonan Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop, enhancing the grandeur of the fireworks display.
The festival is scheduled for: Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (If canceled due to severe weather, it will be postponed to Sunday, August 30.)
Approximately 3,000 fireworks will be launched.
Set against the Shonan sea and the iconic bridge, spectators can enjoy musical fireworks, spectacular starmine displays, and even rare large-shell fireworks—making this a must-see summer event packed with highlights.
【Event Details】
■ Date & Time: Friday, August 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Postponed to Sunday, August 30 in case of bad weather)
■ Number of Fireworks: Approx. 3,000
■ Access: Take a Kanachu bus from Hiratsuka Station (South Exit), get off at “Suga Port,” then walk about 5 minutes.
■ Venue: Shonan Shioiri (Sagami River Mouth)
■ Address: Suga, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa 254-0022, Japan
Oiso Town
Information about fireworks festivals in Oiso, Shonan has not been announced yet!
By Month
May
In the Shonan area, the fireworks festival held in May is the 69th Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival!
The 69th Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival (Area: Zushi)
The “Zushi Beach Fireworks Festival” is a long-standing event that has colored early summer in Zushi, Kanagawa since 1958. Although it was suspended from 2020 to 2022 due to COVID-19 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the festival resumed in 2023.
In 2026, it will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 7:20 PM to 8:15 PM. Approximately 7,000 fireworks will be launched, including large size 10 shells, making it one of the largest fireworks displays in Kanagawa Prefecture. Highlights include a dynamic fireworks show synchronized to music and a spectacular 15-minute grand finale!
【Details】
■Date & Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:20 PM – 8:15 PM
■Number of Fireworks: Approx. 7,000
■Venue: Zushi Beach
■Access:
・About a 10-minute walk from JR Zushi Station
・About a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Zushi-Hayama Station
■Address: 2-3 Shinjuku, Zushi City, Kanagawa 249-0007
July
In the Shonan area, the fireworks festival held in July is The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival!
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival (Area: Kamakura)
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival began in 1948 and will celebrate its 78th edition this year. Cherished for decades as a beloved summer tradition, the event had been canceled in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Although the event was temporarily suspended due to restrictions on the use of Shonan Port and other factors, it has been lighting up the summer night sky for three consecutive years since restarting two years ago!
This year’s event will be held on Friday, July 10, from 7:20 PM to 8:10 PM, with approximately 2,500 fireworks launched from Kamakura Beach (Yuigahama & Zaimokuza Beaches).
The highlight of the Kamakura Fireworks Festival is the underwater fireworks launched from boats moving across the sea. Spectators can enjoy both fan-shaped fireworks bursting across the ocean surface and beautifully rounded shells blooming in the night sky—an unforgettable experience! Don’t miss it!
【Details】
■Official Website: The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival
■Date & Time: Friday, July 10, 7:20 PM – 8:10 PM
■Number of Fireworks: Approx. 2,500
■Venue: Kamakura Beach (1. Yuigahama Beach / 2. Zaimokuza Beach)
■Access:
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Wadazuka Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Yuigahama Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from Enoden Hase Station (1. Yuigahama Beach)
・About a 5-minute walk from the Keikyu Bus “Zaimokuza” stop after departing JR Kamakura Station (2. Zaimokuza Beach)
■Address:
1. Yuigahama Beach
4-chome, Yuigahama, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0014
2. Zaimokuza Beach
6-chome, Zaimokuza, Kamakura City, Kanagawa 248-0013
August
In the Shonan area, the fireworks festivals held in August are:① The 52st Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival /② The 74rd Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival.
① [52st Annual] Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival (Area: Chigasaki)
The Southern Beach Chigasaki Fireworks Festival is a beloved summer tradition in Chigasaki. Spectators can enjoy unique pyrotechnic displays such as the stunning “Starmine” sequences and the breathtaking “Underwater Peacock” fireworks that spread across the ocean’s surface.
This year, the event will take place on Saturday, August 1, starting at 7:30 PM at Southern Beach Chigasaki.
One of the most special aspects of this festival is the ability to watch fireworks while sitting on the sand and listening to the soothing sound of ocean waves. It’s a truly memorable way to enjoy the summer—don’t miss it!
【Details】
■Date & Time: Saturday, August 1, from 7:30 PM
■Number of Fireworks: TBD
■Venue: Southern Beach Chigasaki
■Access:
・2-minute walk from “Southern Beach Iriguchi” bus stop via Eboshi-go community bus from JR Chigasaki Station (South Exit)
・3-minute walk from “Kaisuiyokujomae” bus stop from JR Chigasaki Station (South Exit)
■Address: 4-12986-5 Nakakaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa 253-0055, Japan
② The 74rd Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival (Area: Hiratsuka)
The Shonan Hiratsuka Fireworks Festival is a beloved summer tradition that colors the Shonan coastline each year.
The event takes place at Shonan Shioiri (the mouth of the Sagami River) and can also be enjoyed from Hiratsuka Beach.
In addition, the impressive Trusco Shonan Bridge creates a dramatic backdrop, enhancing the grandeur of the fireworks display.
The festival is scheduled for: Friday, August 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (If canceled due to severe weather, it will be postponed to Sunday, August 30.)
Approximately 3,000 fireworks will be launched.
Set against the Shonan sea and the iconic bridge, spectators can enjoy musical fireworks, spectacular starmine displays, and even rare large-shell fireworks—making this a must-see summer event packed with highlights.
【Event Details】
■ Date & Time: Friday, August 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Postponed to Sunday, August 30 in case of bad weather)
■ Number of Fireworks: Approx. 3,000
■ Access: Take a Kanachu bus from Hiratsuka Station (South Exit), get off at “Suga Port,” then walk about 5 minutes.
■ Venue: Shonan Shioiri (Sagami River Mouth)
■ Address: Suga, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa 254-0022, Japan
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