{"content_id":"32ixlha7fp","slug":"tokyo-bay-fireworks-2026-schedule-tickets-traffic","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival 2026: Time and Entry","summary":"The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 17:30 to 19:00 (October 24 at 17:30 in Japan and South Korea). Tickets are required for entry to all viewing areas, and pedestrian and vehicle restrictions vary by section and time.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["The 2026 Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival runs from 17:30 to 19:00 on Saturday, October 24 (Japan).","A paper ticket is required to enter the viewing areas. A purchase record or email confirming selection cannot be used instead.","No tickets will be sold on the day, and stopping on sidewalks or similar areas to watch is also prohibited.","Some pedestrian paths will be restricted from 14:00, and some expressway exits will remain closed until around 21:00.","If the event is canceled due to bad weather, it will not be rescheduled."],"content_markdown":"The Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival (東京湾大華火祭) will take place at Tokyo Port on October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched from 17:30 to 19:00. Tickets are required for all viewing areas. No tickets will be sold at the event.\n\nThe schedule and prices are based on the 2026 event information, and traffic restrictions are based on the Metropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice.\n\n## Date and location\n\nThe event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched offshore from Harumi Pier (晴海埠頭) in Tokyo Port (東京港). All times below are local time in Japan. The schedule is based on the [organizers’ event overview](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/about/).\n\n| Item | 2026 event details |\n|---|---|\n| Date | Saturday, October 24 |\n| Viewing areas open | 15:30 |\n| Fireworks launch | 17:30 to 19:00 |\n| Scheduled duration | 90 minutes |\n| Planned number of fireworks | Approximately 12,000 |\n| Launch location | Offshore from Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port |\n| Severe weather policy | Cancellation, with no postponement to another day |\n\nThe event is returning after 11 years. It is part of the 80th anniversary celebrations for Chuo City (中央区) and Minato City (港区). It is organized by the event executive committee and the two cities.\n\n## What to watch for\n\nHighlights of the announced program include large fireworks and displays celebrating the two cities. The opening segment at 17:30 is set to feature large fireworks launched together. The 17:50 segment will include fireworks shaped like symbols of the two cities. Fireworks depicting the numbers 8 and 0 are also planned. [Official program](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/about/)\n\n- You can watch changes in shape and color as well as the size of the fireworks.\n- The direction of the view varies with the position of the offshore launch site and the viewing area.\n- A seat’s grade alone does not guarantee an unobstructed view of every firework.\n\n## Viewing areas and ticket prices\n\nThe viewing areas comprise 23 locations across six zones. The zones are Harumi, Toyomi (豊海), Minato, and Daiba (台場). There are also viewing areas in Toyosu (豊洲) and Ariake (有明). Locations for each site are shown in the [official viewing area guide](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/venue/).\n\n| Zone | Main viewing locations |\n|---|---|\n| Harumi | Harumi Pier Park (晴海ふ頭公園), Harumi Passenger Terminal (晴海客船ターミナル) |\n| Toyomi | Toyomi Sports Park (豊海運動公園) |\n| Minato | Takeshiba Passenger Terminal (竹芝客船ターミナル), Hinode Pier (日の出ふ頭) |\n| Daiba | Odaiba Marine Park (お台場海浜公園) |\n| Toyosu | Toyosu Park (豊洲公園), Toyosu Gururi Park (豊洲ぐるり公園) |\n| Ariake | Ariake Waterfront Park (有明親水海浜公園), Ariake North Greenway Park (有明北緑道公園) |\n\nPrices for general viewing areas vary by grade. The amounts below are 2026 ticket prices before fees. Tax is included, but ticket issuance, payment, and other fees are charged separately.\n\n| General viewing area grade | Price per person | Example location |\n|---|---:|---|\n| A | 5,000 yen | Chair seating at Toyosu Park |\n| S | 7,500 yen | Ariake Waterfront Park |\n| SS | 10,000 yen | Toyosu Gururi Park ②, Ariake North Greenway Park |\n\nAssigned seating means watching from a designated seat among the chairs provided. Assigned-zone viewing means finding a spot within a designated zone. You must bring your own picnic mat for assigned-zone viewing.\n\n## Resident-priority and general tickets\n\nResident-priority and general sales have different eligibility requirements. Resident-priority sales have ended. Some remaining seats have been converted to general tickets. [Official ticket information](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/)\n\n| Category | Eligibility | Sales method and status |\n|---|---|---|\n| Resident-priority | Residence in the relevant city both on the application date and when receiving the ticket | Lottery sale ended |\n| General viewing areas | No residency restrictions | First-come, first-served sales |\n| Remaining resident-priority seats converted to general sale | No residency restrictions | Sold for 5,000 yen more than the applicable priority price |\n\nResident-priority eligibility includes Chuo City, Minato City, and Koto City (江東区). The eligible place of residence varies by viewing area. People who have already bought resident-priority tickets cannot also buy the converted remaining seats.\n\nResident-priority tickets listed at 0 yen in the price table still carry separate fees. They should therefore not be treated as entirely free admission. Check the official ticket seller for current seat availability.\n\n## No tickets at the event versus the advance sales deadline\n\nThe notice that no tickets will be sold at the event is distinct from the advance sales deadline. The official site explicitly says tickets will not be sold at the event. The general ticket sales table lists a deadline of 10:00 on October 24. The actual deadline varies by payment and collection method. [Ticket sales schedule](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/)\n\n| Notice | What it means when making plans |\n|---|---|\n| No tickets sold at the event | Do not plan to arrive without a ticket and buy one there |\n| General sales run until 10:00 on October 24 | This is the posted sales period, not a guarantee that seats will remain |\n| Deadlines vary by payment and collection method | Check the purchase cutoff for your chosen method separately |\n\nThe official FAQ directs buyers to the Ticket Pia (チケットぴあ) website. Check the sales page to see whether tickets can still be bought on the morning of the event. Completing a purchase and collecting a paper ticket are also separate steps. [Official FAQ](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/)\n\n## Paper tickets and entry routes\n\nYou must show a paper ticket to enter. A purchase record or winning notification email is not an acceptable substitute. You cannot enter if you forget or lose your paper ticket. [Event-day viewing guide](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/venue/)\n\n1. Collect your paper ticket using the method you selected when buying it.\n2. Check the viewing area and gate printed on the ticket.\n3. Follow the route shown on the official access map.\n4. Show your ticket at the designated gate.\n\nViewing areas open at 15:30. Re-entry is not permitted after admission. There is no parking for visitors’ cars or bicycles at the event site.\n\nAnyone arriving later than their companions still needs their own paper ticket. The fact that the purchaser has entered does not grant anyone else admission. Anyone arriving separately must receive their ticket before entering. [Entry FAQ](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/)\n\n## Viewing from sidewalks and traffic restrictions\n\nYou cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch the fireworks. The organizers state:\n\n\u003e 歩道等で立ち止まっての観覧はできません。\n\u003e\n\u003e Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival official website viewing guide\n\nThis means you cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch. A sidewalk that remains open for passage is not necessarily an approved viewing location. This rule applies alongside the ticket requirement for all viewing areas. [Organizers’ viewing guide](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/)\n\n### Road and pedestrian route restrictions\n\nVehicle and pedestrian restrictions begin and end at different times depending on the location. The following are the main affected sections on October 24, 2026. End times marked “around” are estimates. [Metropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice](https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kotsu/doro/regulation/wangan_hanabi.html)\n\n| Type | Main section | Restriction period |\n|---|---|---|\n| Vehicles | Ring Road No. 2 (環状二号線), from Kachidoki Overpass (勝どき陸橋) to the area in front of Toyosu Market | 15:30 to around 20:10 |\n| Vehicles | Parts of the area around Odaiba Marine Park | 15:30 to around 20:10 |\n| Vehicles | Parts of Konan 5-chome (港南五丁目) | 15:30 to around 19:00 |\n| Pedestrians | Triton Bridge (トリトンブリッジ) | From 14:00 through the rest of the day |\n| Pedestrians | Harumi Bridge (晴海大橋), Toyosu Bridge (豊洲大橋) | 15:30 to around 20:10 |\n| Pedestrians | Rainbow Bridge (レインボーブリッジ) port road promenade | 15:00 to around 19:00 |\n| Pedestrians | Seaward sidewalk of Kiyari Bridge (木遣り橋), Ariake North Bridge (有明北橋) | 16:30 to around 19:30 |\n\nEnd times also vary by road within Minato City. Parts of Kaigan 3-chome (海岸三丁目) are restricted until around 20:10. Pedestrian restrictions on Shinhamazaki Bridge (新浜崎橋) begin at 16:30. They are scheduled to be lifted around 19:00. [Minato City traffic restriction information](https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/hanabitan/koutuukisei.html)\n\n### Shuto Expressway restrictions\n\nThe Shuto Expressway mainline and exits are scheduled to reopen at different times. The following are planned times for October 24, 2026. They may change depending on conditions that day. [Shuto Expressway restriction notice](https://www.shutoko.jp/control/large-scale/202610_10019/)\n\n| Route or facility | Restricted section | Planned time |\n|---|---|---|\n| Route 10 Harumi Line, outbound | Harumi entrance to Shinonome (東雲) JCT, Harumi and Toyosu entrances | Around 17:00 to around 19:10 |\n| Route 10 Harumi Line, inbound | Shinonome JCT to Harumi exit, Harumi and Toyosu exits | Around 17:00 to around 21:00 |\n| Route 11 Daiba Line, both directions | Shibaura (芝浦) JCT to Ariake JCT | Around 17:00 to around 19:10 |\n| Daiba entrance and Shibaura PA | The entrance and parking area | Around 17:00 to around 19:10 |\n| Daiba exit | The exit | Around 17:00 to around 21:00 |\n\n## Getting home after the 19:00 finish\n\nNot every route will reopen as soon as the fireworks end. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and Toyosu Bridge continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits remain closed until around 21:00. This difference becomes clear when the event time is compared with the restriction schedule.\n\n- Distinguish between a map app’s usual shortest route and the event access map.\n- The bridges available on the way there may differ from those available on the way back.\n- A scheduled reopening time alone is not enough to confirm when you can take a taxi.\n- At the site, follow directions from police and event staff.\n\nThe Metropolitan Police Department advises using public transportation. Traffic congestion is expected on nearby roads. Check each operator’s notices for train and bus services on the day. [Metropolitan Police Department travel guidance](https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kotsu/doro/regulation/wangan_hanabi.html)\n\n## Live and recorded broadcasts\n\nYou can watch an official broadcast without going to the site. The live and recorded broadcasts start at different times. The organizers announced the broadcast schedule on October 15, 2026. [Official broadcast notice](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/news/4qnn8ak-wky)\n\n| How to watch | Broadcast time on October 24, 2026 | Format and what to check |\n|---|---|---|\n| Tokyo Bay Network (東京ベイネットワーク) | From 17:25 | Live broadcast; check the reception area |\n| J:COM | 17:25 to 19:15 | Live broadcast; check the broadcast area |\n| J:COM’s YouTube | From 17:25 | Online live stream planned |\n| BS Asahi (BS朝日) | 19:00 to 20:54 | Recorded broadcast; satellite reception required |\n\nJ:COM lists the YouTube stream on its event page. Check the playback page to see whether it is accessible from overseas. There is no basis for assuming it can be watched in every region. [J:COM broadcast and streaming information](https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/jch/matsuri_hanabi/tokyo/tokyowan_hanabi.shtml)\n\nThe BS Asahi broadcast begins when the fireworks launch ends at the site. The 19:00 broadcast should therefore not be mistaken for a live broadcast. The time is also listed on the broadcaster’s program page. (Confirmed: BS Asahi broadcast, October 24, 2026, 19:00 to 20:54, local time in Japan · source: bs-asahi.co.jp · checked 2026-10-24) [BS Asahi program information](https://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/tokyo-hanabi-festival/)\n\n## Severe weather cancellation and nearby facility closures\n\nIf the event is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to another day. Check the official event site for the cancellation decision. (Confirmed: a cancellation decision is planned for 9:00 a.m. or later on October 24, 2026, with an announcement on the official site, official X account, and other channels · source: tokyo-hanabi-festival.com · checked 2026-10-24) Ticket refund terms depend on whether the fireworks launch has begun. [Official ticket refund terms](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/)\n\n| Situation | Official refund terms |\n|---|---|\n| Event canceled before the fireworks launch begins | Ticket face value refunded; all fees excluded |\n| Event stopped after the launch begins | No refund |\n| Cancellation for reasons personal to the purchaser | Cancellations and refunds not accepted |\n\nSome public facilities in Koto City will close **from noon on October 24**. These include Ariake Sports Center (有明スポーツセンター) and facilities associated with Toyosu Civic Center (豊洲シビックセンター). [Koto City facility closure notice](https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/101021/kurashi/komyunitei/hanabi/tokyohanabi2026.html)\n\n- Toyosu Cultural Center (豊洲文化センター)\n- Toyosu and Ariake Children’s Library (豊洲・有明こども図書館)\n- Residents’ plaza on the 11th floor of Toyosu Civic Center\n- Car and bicycle parking at the listed facilities\n\nKoto City says traffic restrictions will not be imposed if the event is canceled. The facility closures above, however, will remain in effect even if it is canceled. Do not assume the facilities will operate normally because of an event cancellation.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Can I watch from a park or sidewalk without a ticket?\n\nAll official viewing areas require tickets. Stopping on sidewalks or similar places to watch is also prohibited. A park’s name alone does not mean it is a free viewing area.\n\n### Can I enter by showing only my purchase email?\n\nA purchase email alone will not get you in. You must bring a paper ticket. A purchase record or winning notification email cannot replace it.\n\n### Do children need tickets?\n\nThe official FAQ makes an exception for children watching from a guardian’s lap. It allows one preschool child under age 6 per guardian. In assigned-zone seating, they must watch from within the designated space. [Children’s viewing conditions](https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/)\n\n### Do traffic restrictions end when the event ends?\n\nNot all restrictions end at 19:00. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and other routes continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits are scheduled to reopen around 21:00.\n\n### Will the event take place the next day if it rains?\n\nIf it is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to the next day. Check the official announcement on the day to find out whether it will take place. Refund terms also differ between cancellation before the launch and a stoppage after it begins.\n\n### Can I watch online from Korea?\n\nJ:COM has announced a YouTube live stream. However, no notice was found guaranteeing playback from Korea. Check the official playback page to see whether viewing is available from your location.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival (東京湾大華火祭) will take place at Tokyo Port on October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched from 17:30 to 19:00. Tickets are required for all viewing areas. No tickets will be sold at the event.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe schedule and prices are based on the 2026 event information, and traffic restrictions are based on the Metropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#date-and-location\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"date-and-location\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDate and location\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Fireworks will be launched offshore from Harumi Pier (晴海埠頭) in Tokyo Port (東京港). All times below are local time in Japan. The schedule is based on the \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/about/\"\u003eorganizers’ event overview\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2026 event details\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eDate\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003eSaturday, October 24\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eViewing areas open\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003e15:30\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eFireworks launch\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003e17:30 to 19:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eScheduled duration\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003e90 minutes\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003ePlanned number of fireworks\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003eApproximately 12,000\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eLaunch location\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003eOffshore from Harumi Pier, Tokyo Port\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSevere weather policy\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"2026 event details\"\u003eCancellation, with no postponement to another day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event is returning after 11 years. It is part of the 80th anniversary celebrations for Chuo City (中央区) and Minato City (港区). It is organized by the event executive committee and the two cities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch-for\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch-for\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to watch for\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights of the announced program include large fireworks and displays celebrating the two cities. The opening segment at 17:30 is set to feature large fireworks launched together. The 17:50 segment will include fireworks shaped like symbols of the two cities. Fireworks depicting the numbers 8 and 0 are also planned. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/about/\"\u003eOfficial program\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can watch changes in shape and color as well as the size of the fireworks.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe direction of the view varies with the position of the offshore launch site and the viewing area.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA seat’s grade alone does not guarantee an unobstructed view of every firework.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#viewing-areas-and-ticket-prices\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"viewing-areas-and-ticket-prices\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eViewing areas and ticket prices\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe viewing areas comprise 23 locations across six zones. The zones are Harumi, Toyomi (豊海), Minato, and Daiba (台場). There are also viewing areas in Toyosu (豊洲) and Ariake (有明). Locations for each site are shown in the \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/venue/\"\u003eofficial viewing area guide\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZone\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain viewing locations\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eHarumi\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eHarumi Pier Park (晴海ふ頭公園), Harumi Passenger Terminal (晴海客船ターミナル)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eToyomi\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eToyomi Sports Park (豊海運動公園)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eMinato\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eTakeshiba Passenger Terminal (竹芝客船ターミナル), Hinode Pier (日の出ふ頭)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eDaiba\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eOdaiba Marine Park (お台場海浜公園)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eToyosu\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eToyosu Park (豊洲公園), Toyosu Gururi Park (豊洲ぐるり公園)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Zone\"\u003eAriake\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main viewing locations\"\u003eAriake Waterfront Park (有明親水海浜公園), Ariake North Greenway Park (有明北緑道公園)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices for general viewing areas vary by grade. The amounts below are 2026 ticket prices before fees. Tax is included, but ticket issuance, payment, and other fees are charged separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGeneral viewing area grade\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice per person\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample location\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"General viewing area grade\"\u003eA\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price per person\"\u003e5,000 yen\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example location\"\u003eChair seating at Toyosu Park\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"General viewing area grade\"\u003eS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price per person\"\u003e7,500 yen\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example location\"\u003eAriake Waterfront Park\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"General viewing area grade\"\u003eSS\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Price per person\"\u003e10,000 yen\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Example location\"\u003eToyosu Gururi Park ②, Ariake North Greenway Park\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssigned seating means watching from a designated seat among the chairs provided. Assigned-zone viewing means finding a spot within a designated zone. You must bring your own picnic mat for assigned-zone viewing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#resident-priority-and-general-tickets\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"resident-priority-and-general-tickets\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eResident-priority and general tickets\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResident-priority and general sales have different eligibility requirements. Resident-priority sales have ended. Some remaining seats have been converted to general tickets. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/\"\u003eOfficial ticket information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligibility\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSales method and status\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eResident-priority\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility\"\u003eResidence in the relevant city both on the application date and when receiving the ticket\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sales method and status\"\u003eLottery sale ended\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eGeneral viewing areas\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility\"\u003eNo residency restrictions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sales method and status\"\u003eFirst-come, first-served sales\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Category\"\u003eRemaining resident-priority seats converted to general sale\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Eligibility\"\u003eNo residency restrictions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Sales method and status\"\u003eSold for 5,000 yen more than the applicable priority price\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResident-priority eligibility includes Chuo City, Minato City, and Koto City (江東区). The eligible place of residence varies by viewing area. People who have already bought resident-priority tickets cannot also buy the converted remaining seats.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResident-priority tickets listed at 0 yen in the price table still carry separate fees. They should therefore not be treated as entirely free admission. Check the official ticket seller for current seat availability.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#no-tickets-at-the-event-versus-the-advance-sales-deadline\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"no-tickets-at-the-event-versus-the-advance-sales-deadline\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eNo tickets at the event versus the advance sales deadline\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe notice that no tickets will be sold at the event is distinct from the advance sales deadline. The official site explicitly says tickets will not be sold at the event. The general ticket sales table lists a deadline of 10:00 on October 24. The actual deadline varies by payment and collection method. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/\"\u003eTicket sales schedule\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotice\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it means when making plans\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notice\"\u003eNo tickets sold at the event\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means when making plans\"\u003eDo not plan to arrive without a ticket and buy one there\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notice\"\u003eGeneral sales run until 10:00 on October 24\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means when making plans\"\u003eThis is the posted sales period, not a guarantee that seats will remain\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Notice\"\u003eDeadlines vary by payment and collection method\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"What it means when making plans\"\u003eCheck the purchase cutoff for your chosen method separately\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official FAQ directs buyers to the Ticket Pia (チケットぴあ) website. Check the sales page to see whether tickets can still be bought on the morning of the event. Completing a purchase and collecting a paper ticket are also separate steps. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/\"\u003eOfficial FAQ\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#paper-tickets-and-entry-routes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"paper-tickets-and-entry-routes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003ePaper tickets and entry routes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must show a paper ticket to enter. A purchase record or winning notification email is not an acceptable substitute. You cannot enter if you forget or lose your paper ticket. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/venue/\"\u003eEvent-day viewing guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect your paper ticket using the method you selected when buying it.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the viewing area and gate printed on the ticket.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow the route shown on the official access map.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShow your ticket at the designated gate.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewing areas open at 15:30. Re-entry is not permitted after admission. There is no parking for visitors’ cars or bicycles at the event site.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone arriving later than their companions still needs their own paper ticket. The fact that the purchaser has entered does not grant anyone else admission. Anyone arriving separately must receive their ticket before entering. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/\"\u003eEntry FAQ\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#viewing-from-sidewalks-and-traffic-restrictions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"viewing-from-sidewalks-and-traffic-restrictions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eViewing from sidewalks and traffic restrictions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch the fireworks. The organizers state:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e歩道等で立ち止まっての観覧はできません。\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival official website viewing guide\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you cannot stop on sidewalks or similar places to watch. A sidewalk that remains open for passage is not necessarily an approved viewing location. This rule applies alongside the ticket requirement for all viewing areas. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/\"\u003eOrganizers’ viewing guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#road-and-pedestrian-route-restrictions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"road-and-pedestrian-route-restrictions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eRoad and pedestrian route restrictions\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVehicle and pedestrian restrictions begin and end at different times depending on the location. The following are the main affected sections on October 24, 2026. End times marked “around” are estimates. \u003ca href=\"https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kotsu/doro/regulation/wangan_hanabi.html\"\u003eMetropolitan Police Department’s October 13 notice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMain section\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRestriction period\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eVehicles\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eRing Road No. 2 (環状二号線), from Kachidoki Overpass (勝どき陸橋) to the area in front of Toyosu Market\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e15:30 to around 20:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eVehicles\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eParts of the area around Odaiba Marine Park\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e15:30 to around 20:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003eVehicles\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eParts of Konan 5-chome (港南五丁目)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e15:30 to around 19:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003ePedestrians\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eTriton Bridge (トリトンブリッジ)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003eFrom 14:00 through the rest of the day\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003ePedestrians\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eHarumi Bridge (晴海大橋), Toyosu Bridge (豊洲大橋)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e15:30 to around 20:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003ePedestrians\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eRainbow Bridge (レインボーブリッジ) port road promenade\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e15:00 to around 19:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Type\"\u003ePedestrians\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Main section\"\u003eSeaward sidewalk of Kiyari Bridge (木遣り橋), Ariake North Bridge (有明北橋)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restriction period\"\u003e16:30 to around 19:30\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnd times also vary by road within Minato City. Parts of Kaigan 3-chome (海岸三丁目) are restricted until around 20:10. Pedestrian restrictions on Shinhamazaki Bridge (新浜崎橋) begin at 16:30. They are scheduled to be lifted around 19:00. \u003ca href=\"https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/hanabitan/koutuukisei.html\"\u003eMinato City traffic restriction information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#shuto-expressway-restrictions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"shuto-expressway-restrictions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eShuto Expressway restrictions\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shuto Expressway mainline and exits are scheduled to reopen at different times. The following are planned times for October 24, 2026. They may change depending on conditions that day. \u003ca href=\"https://www.shutoko.jp/control/large-scale/202610_10019/\"\u003eShuto Expressway restriction notice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoute or facility\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRestricted section\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlanned time\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Route or facility\"\u003eRoute 10 Harumi Line, outbound\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restricted section\"\u003eHarumi entrance to Shinonome (東雲) JCT, Harumi and Toyosu entrances\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Planned time\"\u003eAround 17:00 to around 19:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Route or facility\"\u003eRoute 10 Harumi Line, inbound\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restricted section\"\u003eShinonome JCT to Harumi exit, Harumi and Toyosu exits\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Planned time\"\u003eAround 17:00 to around 21:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Route or facility\"\u003eRoute 11 Daiba Line, both directions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restricted section\"\u003eShibaura (芝浦) JCT to Ariake JCT\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Planned time\"\u003eAround 17:00 to around 19:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Route or facility\"\u003eDaiba entrance and Shibaura PA\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restricted section\"\u003eThe entrance and parking area\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Planned time\"\u003eAround 17:00 to around 19:10\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Route or facility\"\u003eDaiba exit\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Restricted section\"\u003eThe exit\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Planned time\"\u003eAround 17:00 to around 21:00\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#getting-home-after-the-1900-finish\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"getting-home-after-the-1900-finish\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGetting home after the 19:00 finish\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every route will reopen as soon as the fireworks end. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and Toyosu Bridge continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits remain closed until around 21:00. This difference becomes clear when the event time is compared with the restriction schedule.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguish between a map app’s usual shortest route and the event access map.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bridges available on the way there may differ from those available on the way back.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scheduled reopening time alone is not enough to confirm when you can take a taxi.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt the site, follow directions from police and event staff.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Metropolitan Police Department advises using public transportation. Traffic congestion is expected on nearby roads. Check each operator’s notices for train and bus services on the day. \u003ca href=\"https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kotsu/doro/regulation/wangan_hanabi.html\"\u003eMetropolitan Police Department travel guidance\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#live-and-recorded-broadcasts\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"live-and-recorded-broadcasts\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eLive and recorded broadcasts\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can watch an official broadcast without going to the site. The live and recorded broadcasts start at different times. The organizers announced the broadcast schedule on October 15, 2026. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/news/4qnn8ak-wky\"\u003eOfficial broadcast notice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to watch\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBroadcast time on October 24, 2026\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat and what to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to watch\"\u003eTokyo Bay Network (東京ベイネットワーク)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Broadcast time on October 24, 2026\"\u003eFrom 17:25\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Format and what to check\"\u003eLive broadcast; check the reception area\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to watch\"\u003eJ:COM\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Broadcast time on October 24, 2026\"\u003e17:25 to 19:15\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Format and what to check\"\u003eLive broadcast; check the broadcast area\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to watch\"\u003eJ:COM’s YouTube\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Broadcast time on October 24, 2026\"\u003eFrom 17:25\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Format and what to check\"\u003eOnline live stream planned\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to watch\"\u003eBS Asahi (BS朝日)\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Broadcast time on October 24, 2026\"\u003e19:00 to 20:54\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Format and what to check\"\u003eRecorded broadcast; satellite reception required\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ:COM lists the YouTube stream on its event page. Check the playback page to see whether it is accessible from overseas. There is no basis for assuming it can be watched in every region. \u003ca href=\"https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/jch/matsuri_hanabi/tokyo/tokyowan_hanabi.shtml\"\u003eJ:COM broadcast and streaming information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BS Asahi broadcast begins when the fireworks launch ends at the site. The 19:00 broadcast should therefore not be mistaken for a live broadcast. The time is also listed on the broadcaster’s program page. (Confirmed: BS Asahi broadcast, October 24, 2026, 19:00 to 20:54, local time in Japan · source: bs-asahi.co.jp · checked 2026-10-24) \u003ca href=\"https://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/tokyo-hanabi-festival/\"\u003eBS Asahi program information\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#severe-weather-cancellation-and-nearby-facility-closures\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"severe-weather-cancellation-and-nearby-facility-closures\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eSevere weather cancellation and nearby facility closures\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the event is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to another day. Check the official event site for the cancellation decision. (Confirmed: a cancellation decision is planned for 9:00 a.m. or later on October 24, 2026, with an announcement on the official site, official X account, and other channels · source: tokyo-hanabi-festival.com · checked 2026-10-24) Ticket refund terms depend on whether the fireworks launch has begun. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/\"\u003eOfficial ticket refund terms\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOfficial refund terms\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eEvent canceled before the fireworks launch begins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official refund terms\"\u003eTicket face value refunded; all fees excluded\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eEvent stopped after the launch begins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official refund terms\"\u003eNo refund\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eCancellation for reasons personal to the purchaser\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Official refund terms\"\u003eCancellations and refunds not accepted\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome public facilities in Koto City will close \u003cstrong\u003efrom noon on October 24\u003c/strong\u003e. These include Ariake Sports Center (有明スポーツセンター) and facilities associated with Toyosu Civic Center (豊洲シビックセンター). \u003ca href=\"https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/101021/kurashi/komyunitei/hanabi/tokyohanabi2026.html\"\u003eKoto City facility closure notice\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyosu Cultural Center (豊洲文化センター)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToyosu and Ariake Children’s Library (豊洲・有明こども図書館)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResidents’ plaza on the 11th floor of Toyosu Civic Center\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar and bicycle parking at the listed facilities\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoto City says traffic restrictions will not be imposed if the event is canceled. The facility closures above, however, will remain in effect even if it is canceled. Do not assume the facilities will operate normally because of an event cancellation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-i-watch-from-a-park-or-sidewalk-without-a-ticket\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-i-watch-from-a-park-or-sidewalk-without-a-ticket\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan I watch from a park or sidewalk without a ticket?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll official viewing areas require tickets. Stopping on sidewalks or similar places to watch is also prohibited. A park’s name alone does not mean it is a free viewing area.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-i-enter-by-showing-only-my-purchase-email\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-i-enter-by-showing-only-my-purchase-email\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan I enter by showing only my purchase email?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA purchase email alone will not get you in. You must bring a paper ticket. A purchase record or winning notification email cannot replace it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-children-need-tickets\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-children-need-tickets\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo children need tickets?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official FAQ makes an exception for children watching from a guardian’s lap. It allows one preschool child under age 6 per guardian. In assigned-zone seating, they must watch from within the designated space. \u003ca href=\"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/\"\u003eChildren’s viewing conditions\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#do-traffic-restrictions-end-when-the-event-ends\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"do-traffic-restrictions-end-when-the-event-ends\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDo traffic restrictions end when the event ends?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all restrictions end at 19:00. Pedestrian restrictions on Harumi Bridge and other routes continue until around 20:10. Some expressway exits are scheduled to reopen around 21:00.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#will-the-event-take-place-the-next-day-if-it-rains\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"will-the-event-take-place-the-next-day-if-it-rains\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWill the event take place the next day if it rains?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it is canceled because of severe weather, it will not be postponed to the next day. Check the official announcement on the day to find out whether it will take place. Refund terms also differ between cancellation before the launch and a stoppage after it begins.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#can-i-watch-online-from-korea\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"can-i-watch-online-from-korea\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eCan I watch online from Korea?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJ:COM has announced a YouTube live stream. However, no notice was found guaranteeing playback from Korea. Check the official playback page to see whether viewing is available from your location.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Streaming","Ticket Booking","Fireworks festival"],"faqs":[{"question":"When is the 2026 Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival?","answer":"It will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The fireworks will be launched from 17:30 to 19:00 Japan local time."},{"question":"Where will the fireworks be launched for the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival?","answer":"Offshore from Harumi Pier in Tokyo Port. Viewing areas will be set up in Harumi, Toyomi, Minato, Daiba, Toyosu and Ariake."},{"question":"Can I enter a viewing area without a ticket?","answer":"All official viewing areas require tickets. Stopping to watch from sidewalks or similar places is also not permitted."},{"question":"Can I buy a same-day ticket?","answer":"The organizers say they will not sell same-day tickets. The general ticket sales schedule lists a cutoff of 10:00 on October 24. Whether you can actually buy a ticket depends on remaining seats and the payment and ticket collection methods."},{"question":"Can I enter with my purchase record or winning notification email?","answer":"You cannot enter with a purchase record or winning notification email. You must bring your paper ticket."},{"question":"How much are tickets for the general viewing areas?","answer":"The base ticket prices for the 2026 general viewing areas are 5,000 yen for A, 7,500 yen for S and 10,000 yen for SS. Tax is included, but various fees are charged separately."},{"question":"Are the viewing areas reserved for ward residents only available to residents of the relevant ward?","answer":"Priority sales to ward residents required buyers to live in the relevant ward. However, some remaining seats were converted to general tickets with no residency restriction. Holders of ward-resident priority tickets cannot also buy those remaining seats."},{"question":"Can children watch without a ticket?","answer":"An exception applies to preschool children under 6 who sit on a guardian's lap. The limit is one child per guardian. In designated-area seating, they must watch from within the assigned space."},{"question":"Can I leave and re-enter after entering?","answer":"Re-entry is not permitted. If you need anything from outside the viewing area, get it before entering."},{"question":"What time do traffic restrictions start?","answer":"It varies by location. Pedestrian access to Triton Bridge will be restricted from 14:00 for the rest of the day. The main vehicle restrictions start at 15:30."},{"question":"Will all roads reopen at 19:00 when the fireworks end?","answer":"Not all roads will reopen. Some pedestrian routes will remain restricted until around 20:10. Some expressway exits will remain closed until around 21:00."},{"question":"If it is canceled because of bad weather, will it be postponed to the next day?","answer":"It will not be postponed to another day. If it is canceled before the fireworks start, only the base ticket price will be refunded. If it is stopped after the fireworks start, there will be no refund."},{"question":"Will there be an official livestream?","answer":"Tokyo Bay Network and J:COM will broadcast it live starting at 17:25 on October 24. J:COM also provides information about a YouTube livestream. BS Asahi's 19:00 broadcast is not live."},{"question":"If the event is canceled, will the Koto Ward facility closures also be canceled?","answer":"The facilities listed by Koto Ward will remain closed even if the event is canceled. The closures begin at noon on October 24. Parking lots and bicycle parking areas at those facilities will also be unavailable."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/","title":"Official website of the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"},{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/about/","title":"Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival event overview and program","type":"source"},{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/venue/","title":"Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival viewing areas, seating, and admission on the day of the event","type":"source"},{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/ticket/","title":"Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival ticket sales schedule and refund conditions","type":"source"},{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/contact/","title":"Official FAQ for the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kotsu/doro/regulation/wangan_hanabi.html","title":"Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department notice of vehicle and pedestrian route restrictions for the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/hanabitan/koutuukisei.html","title":"Minato Ward traffic restriction information for the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.shutoko.jp/control/large-scale/202610_10019/","title":"Shuto Expressway notice of restrictions related to the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.city.koto.lg.jp/101021/kurashi/komyunitei/hanabi/tokyohanabi2026.html","title":"Koto Ward information on the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival, traffic restrictions, and facility closures","type":"source"},{"url":"https://tokyo-hanabi-festival.com/news/4qnn8ak-wky","title":"Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival broadcast information announced on October 15, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.bs-asahi.co.jp/tokyo-hanabi-festival/","title":"BS Asahi program information for the complete edition of the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/jch/matsuri_hanabi/tokyo/tokyowan_hanabi.shtml","title":"J:COM broadcast and online distribution information for the Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1956,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzAwOTksInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--426e6bf8aa121897afc7afb82efb778a3fa22448/ai-81b3e4fc.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"저녁 항구에서 분홍빛 불꽃이 터지는 가운데 관람석에 앉아 미소 짓는 여성","caption":"2026년 도쿄만 대화제는 10월 24일 17시 30분부터 19시까지 열린다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A smiling woman sits among spectators as pink fireworks burst over the harbor at dusk","caption":"The 2026 Tokyo Bay fireworks event runs on October 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"夕暮れの港にピンクの花火が上がり、観覧席で女性が笑顔を見せる","caption":"2026年の東京湾の花火大会は10月24日の17時30分から19時まで開催される。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer sonríe entre los espectadores mientras estallan fuegos artificiales sobre el puerto al anochecer","caption":"El espectáculo de fuegos artificiales de la bahía de Tokio de 2026 será el 24 de octubre, de 17:30 a 19:00.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang perempuan tersenyum di antara penonton saat kembang api mekar di atas pelabuhan kala senja","caption":"Pesta kembang api Teluk Tokyo 2026 berlangsung pada 24 Oktober pukul 17.30–19.00.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher sorri entre espectadores enquanto fogos de artifício iluminam o porto ao anoitecer","caption":"O evento de fogos de artifício da Baía de Tóquio de 2026 acontece em 24 de outubro, das 17h30 às 19h.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"傍晚的港灣上空綻放粉紅色煙火，一名女子坐在觀眾席中微笑","caption":"2026年東京灣煙火活動於10月24日17時30分至19時舉行。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Frau lächelt zwischen Zuschauern, während am Abend Feuerwerk über dem Hafen aufblüht","caption":"Das Feuerwerk an der Bucht von Tokio findet 2026 am 24. Oktober von 17:30 bis 19:00 Uhr statt.","description":null}}},{"id":1957,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MzAxMDUsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--1ed02293867ebb79b7125a22b3904874cb8c06a5/ai-e2712c16.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"도쿄만의 관람장 입구 근처에서 종이 티켓을 들고 걷는 남성과 통제 울타리 너머로 이동하는 방문객들","caption":"관람장에 입장하려면 구매 내역이나 당첨 메일이 아닌 종이 티켓이 필요하다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"Man holding a paper ticket near a Tokyo Bay viewing entrance as visitors walk past barriers","caption":"Entry to the viewing areas requires a paper ticket; purchase records and winning emails are not accepted.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"東京湾沿いの観覧エリア入口付近で紙のチケットを持って歩く男性と、柵に沿って進む来場者","caption":"観覧エリアへの入場には紙のチケットが必要で、購入履歴や当選メールでは代用できない。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un hombre camina con una entrada de papel cerca de un acceso junto a la bahía de Tokio, mientras otros avanzan entre vallas","caption":"Para entrar en las zonas de observación se necesita una entrada de papel; no sirven el comprobante de compra ni el correo de adjudicación.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Pria membawa tiket kertas di dekat pintu masuk area menonton di tepi Teluk Tokyo, sementara pengunjung lain melewati pembatas","caption":"Masuk ke area menonton memerlukan tiket kertas; bukti pembelian atau email pemberitahuan terpilih tidak dapat menggantikannya.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Homem caminha com um ingresso de papel perto de uma entrada à beira da Baía de Tóquio, enquanto visitantes passam por barreiras","caption":"A entrada nas áreas de observação exige ingresso em papel; comprovantes de compra e e-mails de seleção não o substituem.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"男子手持紙本門票走近東京灣畔的觀賞區入口，其他訪客沿著圍欄前行","caption":"進入觀賞區須持紙本門票，購買紀錄或中選電郵不能代替。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Mann mit einer Papierkarte nahe einem Zugang an der Bucht von Tokio, während Besucher an Absperrungen vorbeigehen","caption":"Für den Zutritt zu den Zuschauerbereichen ist eine Papierkarte nötig; Kaufbelege oder Gewinnbenachrichtigungen reichen nicht aus.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-19T16:15:04+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-19T16:15:04+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/tokyo-bay-fireworks-2026-schedule-tickets-traffic"}