The 60th Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival
7/28(火)
Shibamata Baseball Field (Edogawa Riverbank), Katsushika, Tokyo
A beloved summer tradition of Tokyo's shitamachi (downtown) district, first started in 1953 by local volunteers in Shibamata. The festival celebrates its milestone 60th edition in 2026. Held at the Shibamata Baseball Field on the Edogawa River bank in Katsushika Ward, the event features approximately 20,000 fireworks and a drone show. Its greatest appeal is the exceptionally close distance between the launch site and spectators, allowing visitors to feel the sound and vibration of the fireworks throughout their entire body—an unparalleled sense of immersion among Tokyo's fireworks festivals.。
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Shibamata Baseball Field (Edogawa Riverbank), Katsushika, Tokyo
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With approximately 20,000 launches—among the largest in Tokyo—the 60th anniversary drone show is a highlight. The close proximity to the launch site delivers overwhelming impact, with a diverse program including star mines and music-synchronized fireworks.
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Originating from a fireworks display started by local Shibamata volunteers in 1953 with hopes for postwar recovery, the festival has been beloved by the community for over half a century and reaches its 60th milestone in 2026.
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The first edition was held in 1967, and the festival reaches its 60th milestone in 2026. It has been cherished as a summer tradition in Katsushika Ward for over half a century. The close distance between spectators and the launch site is a signature feature.
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About 10 minutes on foot from Shibamata Station (Keisei Electric Railway), about 15 minutes from Shin-Shibamata Station (Hokuso Railway), and about 20 minutes from Kanamachi Station (JR). Traffic restrictions are in place on the day, so coming by car is not possible.
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The area around the venue gets crowded between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. Shibamata Station is small and very congested after the event; using Kanamachi Station or Shin-Shibamata Station helps avoid the rush.
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There are no food stalls on the riverbank, so purchase food and drinks before heading up the embankment. A leisure sheet, portable light, and insect repellent are essential. Please take your trash home with you.
Visitor Report
The 2026 edition marks the 60th anniversary with approximately 20,000 fireworks plus a drone show planned, generating even more excitement than usual. The greatest feature is the very close distance between the launch site and spectators, with visitors praising the powerful experience of feeling fireworks resonate through their bodies. Creative fireworks featuring popular anime characters are also a signature attraction, making it popular with families. However, with an official attendance of about 770,000 annually, crowds are intense, and some note that the number of food stalls has been declining in recent years.
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