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[2025 Edition] Fireworks festivals that you can enjoy along with Mt. Fuji (Lake Kawaguchi, Lake Yamanaka, etc.)

With the shadow of Mt. Fuji lit by the moonlight as a backdrop, you can enjoy the profusion of fireworks that explode before your eyes. This is a special Experience that can be realized at the Fuji Five Lakes in summer. Starting with the Mt. Fuji and Kawaguchiko Opening Festival Fireworks Display, which is held every year in early July, the Fuji Five Lakes Fireworks Display will be held from August 1st. At every fireworks display, you can enjoy the collaboration of Mt. Fuji and the fireworks, and you will be moved by the spectacular views that can only be seen here.

2,000 fireworks in the summer night sky! The earliest fireworks display at the Fuji Five Lakes

This fireworks display celebrates the opening of Mount Fuji. Approximately 2,000 fireworks are launched in 30 minutes, and the elaborate program, including fast-firing, star mines, diagonal fireworks, and large fireworks, is very popular. It is the earliest fireworks display held at the Fuji Five Lakes, and is also famous as the display that signals the arrival of summer.
At the same time, the lakeside parks of Yagizaki Park and Oishi Park hold a herb festival, where lavender blooms like a purple carpet. Watching the fireworks while surrounded by the fragrant scent is a very elegant experience, and we recommend it.

Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Opening Festival Fireworks Display
  • 住所Oike Park, Lake Kawaguchi Tatami Rock, Funatsuhama MAP
  • 営業時間July 5, 2025 (Sat) 20:00~
  • TEL0555-76-8300（河口湖観光協会）
  • 駐車場free
  • メモNumber of launches per year: Approximately 2,000
    Estimated annual attendance: Approximately 30,000 people
    There are no paid seats, and the event will proceed rain or shine (undecided in the event of severe weather)

The fireworks launched from four districts are spectacular.

The Fuji Five Lakes Fireworks Festival is held every year from August 1st. The first of these is the Lake Yamanaka Houko Festival, a festival to express gratitude to the lake. Fireworks are launched in the four areas of Lake Yamanaka: Yamanaka, Asahigaoka, Hirano, and Nagaike. At 8 p.m., the fireworks all start at once. Approximately 8,000 fireworks, including large and large fireworks, light up the summer night sky.
The highlights are musical star mines and continuous fireworks, where music and fireworks are synchronized. In addition, there are many photogenic and beautiful fireworks, such as "bouquets" that look like bouquets of flowers and "rainbow balls" that resemble the seven colors of a rainbow. You can see them from anywhere on the lakeside, but the fireworks can also be viewed up close from a pleasure boat, which is also dynamic and exceptional.

Lake Yamanaka Houko Festival Fireworks Display
  • 住所Yamanaka district (western part of Lake Yamanaka), Asahigaoka district (southeastern part of Lake Yamanaka), Hirano district (western part of Lake Yamanaka), Nagaike district (northwestern part of Lake Yamanaka) MAP
  • 営業時間(Fri) August 1, 2025 20:00-20:40 (times vary by venue)
    *Held on the same day every year regardless of the day of the week.
  • TEL0555-62-3100（山中湖観光協会）
  • 駐車場Free (some fees apply)
  • メモRain or shine, stormy weather will cancel
    No seating

A fantastic combination of lanterns and colorful fireworks

This summer festival is held at Ryugu Shrine, which is located on the shores of Lake Saiko and enshrines the water goddess Toyotamahime. At around 7pm, about 500 lanterns are floated onto the lake at once, and fireworks begin at 7:30pm. The sight of the large fireworks lighting up the night sky as the numerous lanterns flicker on the water's surface is truly magical.
When the excitement reaches its climax, a spectacular series of star mines will be displayed as the finale. Because the area is surrounded by mountains, the sound of the fireworks echoes, creating a very realistic feeling.

Lake Saiko Dragon Palace Festival Fireworks Display
  • 住所Lake Sai Maehamaoki MAP
  • 営業時間(Sat) August 2, 2025 Lantern lighting from 19:00, fireworks from 19:30 to 19:50 (scheduled)
    *Held on the same day every year regardless of the day of the week.
  • TEL0555-82-3131（西湖観光協会）
  • 駐車場free
  • メモNumber of launches per year: Approximately 1,400
    There are no paid seats. The event will proceed even in light rain (cancelled in case of stormy weather).

A quaint fireworks display held on a tranquil mountain lake

This fireworks display takes place at the tranquil and mysterious Lake Motosu. Although it is a medium-sized display with only 1,000 fireworks, it is surrounded by mountains on three sides, so the sound reverberates throughout your body, making for a very impressive display. Another attraction is that it is relatively empty, so you can sit down in your favorite spot by the lake and relax while watching the fireworks.
There will also be a full lineup of shows, with various stages to enjoy before the launch, and a spectacular fire performance at the finale, which will get the crowd excited.

Lake Motosuko Shinko Festival Fireworks Display
  • 住所Lake Motosu shore MAP
  • 営業時間(Sun) August 3, 2025 19:30-20:10 (scheduled)
    *Held on the same day every year regardless of the day of the week.
  • TEL0555-87-2518（本栖湖観光協会）
  • 駐車場Free (some areas require fees)
  • メモNumber of launches per year: Approximately 1,000
    Expected attendance this year: 3,000 people
    There are no paid seats. The event will proceed even in light rain (undecided in case of stormy weather).

A major event marking the finale of the Fuji Five Lakes Fireworks Festival

This is the largest fireworks display at the Fuji Five Lakes, with a history of over 100 years. Following a live music performance on the lakeside, a "Grand Fireworks Display" will be held, fitting for a fitting finale.
The fireworks that are launched are a variety of unique programs, including giant star mines, large consecutive fireworks, musical star mines that are synchronized with music, and "peacock fireworks" that draw semicircles on the lake. The venue is also excited.

Kawaguchiko Lake Festival Fireworks Festival
  • 住所Fujikawaguchiko Town Funatsuhama/Hirahama Parking, Oike Park MAP
  • 営業時間(Tue), August 5, 2025 19:45~
    *Held on the same day every year regardless of the day of the week.
  • TEL0555-72-3168（富士河口湖町役場／観光課）
  • 駐車場free
  • メモNumber of launches per year: Approximately 10,000
    There are no paid seats. The event will proceed even in light rain (undecided in case of stormy weather).

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