View approximately 3,000 fireworks from Lake Ashi, with sound echoing through the mountains

About this spot

A summer fireworks display held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), centered on Hakone-en Bay. Approximately 3,000 fireworks launch from Lake Ashi one after another, with sound echoing through the surrounding mountains, creating a powerful impact that resonates through your entire body. The fireworks reflecting on the still lake surface are also a highlight, allowing you to enjoy the sense of scale unique to a mountain-cradled lake. The high-altitude location is another charm, allowing you to view the fireworks under the cool night breeze even in midsummer.

Fireworks details

Tips

In case of severe weather, the event may be cancelled or modified; check with the organizers on the day. After the event ends, parking lots and surrounding roads become congested, so it's recommended to linger and enjoy the afterglow before leaving. Nights get chilly, so don't forget a jacket.

Best time to visit

In time for the 8 p.m. start. Secure a good viewing spot about 30 minutes before the start.

Access & map

Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone-machi, Hakone-en Bay (Lake Ashi)