[Kanagawa Prefecture Fireworks Festival]Held on May 26, 2023! 4 recommended fireworks festivals from May to July | LIMO | Economic media for life and money

Fireworks festivals are a summer tradition in Japan. In the summer of 2023, there are more fireworks festivals that will be held on the same scale as before the corona disaster, and fireworks festivals that will be revived for the first time in four years.

This time, we have summarized the latest information and highlights of the fireworks festival held from May to July in Kanagawa Prefecture. If you want to enjoy the fireworks festival to your heart’s content this year, please check it out.

[Fireworks Festival in Kanagawa Prefecture]2023 66th Zushi Coast Fireworks Festival

The largest fireworks display in Zushi City, with over 100,000 visitors every year. Because the fireworks are launched over the sea, you can enjoy a large panorama.

In 2023, it will be held for the first time in four years, and about 7,000 launches are planned. The highlight of the grand finale, which lasts 10 to 20 minutes, is that about 5,000 shots are fired in rapid succession.

• Date: Friday, May 26, 2023, 19:30-20:15
• Venue: Zushi Beach
• Nearest station: 10 minute walk from JR Zushi Station
• Number of launches: about 7000

[Fireworks Festival in Kanagawa Prefecture]The 42nd Yokohama Port Opening Festival “Beam Spectacle in Harbor”

The “Yokohama Port Opening Festival” is held every year on June 2nd and June 3rd, which is the anniversary of the opening of the port of Yokohama. In 2023, various events will be held in each area under the theme of Thanks to the Port “Let’s connect the beautiful sea to the world and to the future”.

The skyrocket “Beam Spectacle in Harbor” that will be held on the night of Friday, June 2, 2023 will be a dynamic production that combines laser beams and sounds, making you feel like you are watching a show.

• Date and time: Friday, June 2, 2023, 19:30-20:00
• venue: Rinko Park Marine
• Nearest station:5 minutes on foot from Minatomirai Line “Minatomirai Station”
• Number of launches: about 3000

[Fireworks Display in Kanagawa Prefecture]2023 Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Display

July 14, 1853 (June 9, Kaei 6),Perry lands on the Kurihama beach“2023 Kurihama Perry Festival” held to commemorate the event. Various events such as Perry’s Landing Commemorative Ceremony and Japan-U.S. Friendship Perry Parade will be held.

Among them, the Kurihama Perry Festival Fireworks Festival is a popular fireworks event that attracts 90,000 visitors every year. 4 types of continuous fireworksYou can enjoy about 3,500 fireworks of various kinds, including Star Mine.

• Date: July 15, 2023 (Sat) 19:30-20:10
• Venue: Kurihama Port
• Nearest station:17 minute walk from JR Kurihama Station
• Number of launches: 3500

[Fireworks Festival in Kanagawa Prefecture]Minatomirai Smart Festival 2023

“Minatomirai Smart Festival 2023” is held mainly by companies in Yokohama.This is an event that makes the most of the charm of Yokohama by making use of the ideas that are born out of cooperation between companies and the local community, leading to the revitalization of the city.

At the fireworks event “Sky Symphony in Yokohama” set in Minato Mirai, the highlight is the scene where about 20,000 fireworks are launched in 25 minutes while synchronizing with various music.

• Date: July 31, 2023 (Monday) 18:00-20:00
• venue:Minatomirai 21 District Rinko Park/Earthquake-resistant Berth/Yokohama Hammerhead No.9 Quay/Cup Noodles Museum Park
• Nearest station:10 minute walk from Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai Line
• Number of launches: 20,000

Enjoy a fireworks display unique to Kanagawa Prefecture!

This time, we introduced the latest information and highlights of the fireworks festival that will be held in Kanagawa Prefecture from May to July 2023.

Fireworks festivals held in Kanagawa Prefecture are often launched over the sea, and the attraction is that you can enjoy a large panorama. Please enjoy the powerful fireworks together with the expansive sea and the glittering night view.

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Akiko Naruse