Launched over the Sumida River between Sakurabashi and Kototoibashi bridges. Launch time: 7:00–8:30 PM.
Launched over the Sumida River between Azumabashi and Umayabashi bridges. Launch time: 7:30–8:30 PM.
Vehicle and pedestrian traffic restricted during the festival. Vehicles: approx. 6:00–9:30 PM. Pedestrians: approx. 6:00–9:00 PM.
Tobu Skytree Line / Tokyo Metro Ginza Line / Toei Asakusa Line
Tsukuba Express
Tobu Skytree Line
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line / Toei Asakusa Line / Tobu / Keisei
Toei Asakusa Line
Toei Asakusa Line / Toei Oedo Line
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Tobu Skytree Line / Kameido Line
Keisei Oshiage Line
JR Sobu Line / Toei Asakusa Line
JR Sobu Line / Toei Oedo Line
JR Sobu Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Venue 1 is on the Sumida River between Sakurabashi and Kototoibashi; Venue 2 between Komagatabashi and Umayabashi. See the map on this page for exact locations.
Venue 2 is on the Sumida River between Komagatabashi and Umayabashi. It starts around 7:30 PM, 30 minutes after Venue 1 (Sakurabashi–Kototoibashi, from around 7:00 PM). Both areas are outlined on the map on this page.
7:00–8:30 PM. Venue 1 starts around 7:00 PM, Venue 2 around 7:30 PM.
Vehicle restrictions run from about 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM and pedestrian restrictions from about 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM around the venues. Restricted sections are shown on the "Traffic Restriction" layer of the map. Check the official website for the latest details.
Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather. The decision is announced on the official website on the day.
Higashi-Shirahige Park and Shioiri Park — free parks a little away from the venues — are relatively calmer. Check the viewing areas on the map too.
Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, and Oshiage stations. They get extremely crowded, so Kuramae or Hikifune are good alternatives.
Popular spots like Sumida Park start filling by early afternoon. Claiming spots on sidewalks, roads, or restricted areas is prohibited.
Yes. Long-press the map to mark your viewing spot, attach up to 3 photos, and send the link. Recipients need no app — the exact location and photos show up on the map right in the browser.