Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition

Tsuchiura City

Southern Ibaraki

Festivals/Events

This firework display first began in 1925 to commemorate the Kasumigaura Naval Air Force members killed in WWI. The event also shines a light on tourism in the local area. In 1947, it was revamped as a competition where fireworks manufacturers and experts nationwide could show off their skills.

Information

Address: Sakura River Embankment, Gakuen Bridge area, Tsuchiura City
Access: By public transport: 30-minute walk from JR Joban Line Tsuchiura Station's West Exit or 10-minute shuttle bus ride from the East Exit
*The fireworks display is extremely crowded. Allow extra travel time and be prepared to wait for trains and buses.
Business Hours: Hours
18:00-20:30 on the first Saturday in October (the event may be postponed due to bad weather)
Website: https://www.city.tsuchiura.lg.jp/page/page006275.html
Contact: Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
TEL: 029-826-1111

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1. le cyc (1st floor shop and rental service)
Rentals are available for a wide variety of bicycles, gloves, and other cycling gear. Reservations are required. The equipment must be returned to the original rental location.
Rental time:
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Weekends & national holidays: 10:00-19:30

2. Ibaraki Wide-Area Rental Cycle (available via the 1st floor Le cyc counter)
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