Kita City Fireworks Map 2026

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The 2026 event has ended. This map will be updated once 2027 details are announced.Next: Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition (Sat, November 7) →

Venues & viewing
Traffic info
Stations & transport
Map landmarks

Event Details

Date & time
Sat, September 26, 2026 18:30〜19:40
Venue
Arakawa riverbank near the Iwabuchi Sluice Gate, Kita ward, Tokyo
Also known as
Akabane Fireworks
Fireworks count
approx. 10,000 shells
Organizer
Kita City Fireworks Executive Committee(Official site)

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FAQ

What time does it start?

Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6:30 PM.

Where is it and which station is closest?

The venue is on the Arakawa riverbank near the Iwabuchi Sluice Gate. Akabane-iwabuchi is the closest station; Akabane Station is also within walking distance.

Do I need a ticket?

Reserved seating requires an advance ticket. Check the official website for availability.

Can I send my saved spot or a meeting point to friends?

Yes. Long-press the map to mark a meeting point, attach up to 3 photos of nearby landmarks, and send the link. Recipients need no app: the spot and photos open in the browser on the event map, with viewing areas and road closures.

Send a meeting point

  1. Long-press the map to mark where to meet.
  2. Tap the camera to add up to 3 photos of nearby landmarks. Photos are compressed automatically.
  3. Send the link. Friends see the spot on the event map, with road closures and nearest stations. No app needed.

Kita City Fireworks: Launch Site, Viewing Areas & Nearest Stations

Areas and positions are approximate, based on the official venue and traffic maps. On the day, follow on-site signs and restrictions.

Viewing area

  • Akabane venue free viewing area赤羽会場 無料観覧エリア

    Arakawa riverbank ball fields between the JR railway bridge and Shin-Arakawa Ohashi Bridge. Enter via the upstream gate (from Naka-no-hashi / Ukima) or the downstream gate by Shin-Arakawa Ohashi (entry may be restricted). Infields (dirt areas) are off-limits and tent pegs are not allowed.

Paid seating

  • Akabane venue reserved area (Fan Zone / Red Gate Zone)赤羽会場 有料席エリア(赤羽ファンゾーン・赤水門ゾーン)

    Riverbank between the Arakawa and Shingashi rivers, from Shin-Arakawa Ohashi Bridge to the old Iwabuchi (Red) Sluice Gate: Akabane Fan Zone, inbound area and Red Gate Zone seating. Fan Zone ticket holders enter via Iwabuchi Bridge.

  • Akabane venue reserved & sponsor seats (Blue Gate Zone)赤羽会場 有料席・協賛席エリア(青水門ゾーン)

    Riverbank between the old (Red) and new (Blue) Iwabuchi Sluice Gates, in front of the Arakawa River Museum amoa: Blue Gate Zone and sponsor seating. Sponsor, Blue Gate and Red Gate Zone ticket holders enter and leave via Shin-Shimo Bridge.

  • Kawaguchi venue reserved seating川口会場 有料席エリア

    Arakawa levee on the Kawaguchi (north) bank, along the Kawaguchi Public Golf Course: premium seats (Gate P), pair and photographer seats (Gate S, Sengen Bridge side), chair seats and fan zone (Gate N, Ryoke 4-chome side).

Traffic restrictions

  • Levee road (closed to vehicles)堤防沿い道路(車両通行止め)

    The levee road from the foot of Shin-Arakawa Ohashi Bridge to Shimo Yurinoki Park is closed to vehicles 5:00–9:00 PM. Non-resident traffic is also asked to avoid the surrounding Iwabuchi-machi and Shimo neighborhoods from 5:00 PM. Section based on the official traffic map.

  • Iwabuchi Bridge (restricted)岩淵橋(通行規制)

    Bridge over the Shingashi River leading to the Akabane Fan Zone. Closed to vehicles all day (permit holders excepted), no bicycles 11:00 AM–8:30 PM, and 3:00–8:00 PM only staff and ticket holders may cross on foot.

  • Shin-Shimo Bridge (restricted)新志茂橋(通行規制)

    Bridge over the Shingashi River used to enter and leave the sponsor, Blue Gate and Red Gate zones. Closed to vehicles all day (permit holders excepted), no bicycles 11:00 AM–8:30 PM, and 3:00–8:00 PM only staff and ticket holders may cross on foot.

  • Naka-no-hashi Bridge (restricted)中の橋(通行規制)

    Footbridge over the Shingashi River toward the free viewing area upstream gate. Closed to vehicles all day; no bicycles 3:00–8:30 PM (staff excepted).

No entry

  • No-entry zone (fireworks launch area)花火打上による立入禁止エリア

    Right-bank flood plain between the Arakawa and Sumida rivers downstream of the Iwabuchi (Blue) Sluice Gate, including the Shin-Tokyo Tomin Golf Ground. Closed for the fireworks launch; the Blue Gate cannot be crossed after 3:00 PM. See the map marker for the approximate launch point.

Station

  • Akabane-iwabuchi Station赤羽岩淵駅

    Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / Saitama Railway. About 20 minutes on foot to the venue.

  • Shimo Station志茂駅

    Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. Exit 2, about 20 minutes on foot to the reserved/sponsor seats via Shin-Shimo Bridge.

  • Akabane Station赤羽駅

    JR lines. About 25 minutes on foot from the East Exit; use the South Exit on the way home.

  • Kita-Akabane Station北赤羽駅

    JR Saikyo Line. About 18 minutes from the Akabane Exit via Naka-no-hashi, or 20 minutes from the Ukima Exit, to the free area upstream gate (officially recommended).

  • Kawaguchi-Motogo Station川口元郷駅

    Saitama Railway. About 20 minutes on foot to the Kawaguchi venue (Exit 1 for reserved seats, Exit 2 for the free area).

  • Kawaguchi Station川口駅

    JR Keihin-Tohoku Line. About 35–40 minutes on foot to the Kawaguchi venue (West Exit for the free area).

Landmark

  • Fireworks launch site花火打上場所

    Fireworks are launched from the right-bank flood plain near the Iwabuchi Sluice Gate baseball ground, downstream of the Blue Gate. The surrounding area is closed.

Kita City Fireworks 2026 | Map, Nearest Stations & Start Time | Akabane Fireworks | Arakawa riverbank near the Iwabuchi Sluice Gate

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