Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026: Yuigahama Beach Best Spots, Seats & Access
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Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026 takes place on Friday, July 10, at Yuigahama Beach and Zaimokuza Beach in Kanagawa Prefecture, on a scale of about 2,500 shells.
It is the 78th edition, famous for its underwater fireworks that fan out across the sea surface. Here are the access, traffic restrictions, paid-seat prices, and best-spot info at a glance.
78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026: Basic Info
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival is a leading summer fireworks festival held at the two beaches of Yuigahama and Zaimokuza in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The 78th edition is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2026, on a scale of about 2,500 shells.
| Official name | 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival |
| Date | Friday, July 10, 2026 |
| Time | 19:20-20:10 |
| Venue | Kamakura Yuigahama Beach & Zaimokuza Beach 📍 View on Google Maps |
| Shells | About 2,500 |
| Main features | Underwater fireworks, large round fireworks, rapid-fire fireworks |
| How to watch | Paid reserved seats (separate) / general beach viewing |
| If it rains | Canceled in bad weather or high waves |
| Attendance | About 160,000 (2024) |
✅ Kamakura's signature underwater fireworks
The main draw of the Kamakura Fireworks Festival is the underwater fireworks that fan out across the sea surface. Large round fireworks and rapid-fire fireworks are set off together, so you can take in Kamakura's night sea and the fireworks in one scene.
✅ Canceled in 2025 due to high waves
The 2025 event was canceled because of high waves. In 2026 as well, it may be canceled if bad weather or high waves occur, and there is no separate rain date. On the day of your visit, check the official website for whether it will be held.
✅ Doable as a Tokyo day trip or weekend trip
July 10 is a Friday, so it fits well into a weekend trip combining Kamakura and Yokohama. A day trip from Tokyo is possible too, but since this is an event that draws about 160,000 people, allow plenty of time for the return, keeping in mind the congestion at Kamakura Station and the Enoden after it ends.
✅ Fireworks producer Marugo (マルゴー)
The 2026 fireworks are handled by Marugo, a fireworks company that won the Prime Minister's Award in 2022. Centered on underwater fireworks, they plan to present large round fireworks and rapid-fire fireworks.
Kamakura Fireworks Festival Access & Traffic Restrictions
The venue for the Kamakura Fireworks Festival is Yuigahama Beach and Zaimokuza Beach. From Tokyo to Kamakura Station is about 1 hour by train, and you can walk to the beach from Kamakura Station or an Enoden station.
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✅ How to get to the venue
| Station | Line | To the venue |
|---|---|---|
| Kamakura Station (鎌倉駅) | JR Yokosuka Line, Shonan-Shinjuku Line | Yuigahama Beach about 20 min on foot; Zaimokuza Beach about 25 min on foot |
| Wadazuka Station (和田塚駅) | Enoden | Yuigahama Beach about 9 min on foot |
| Yuigahama Station (由比ヶ浜駅) | Enoden | Yuigahama Beach about 7 min on foot |
| Hase Station (長谷駅) | Enoden | Yuigahama Beach about 10 min on foot |
- ✔️ The paid reserved seats are set up at Yuigahama Beach.
- ✔️ Paid-seat users find it convenient to travel from Kamakura, Wadazuka, or Yuigahama stations.
✅ Traffic restrictions on July 10
On the day of the Kamakura Fireworks Festival, vehicle traffic is restricted section by section.
- Wakamiya-oji area: planned 18:30-23:00
- Geba intersection to Nameri-gawa intersection: no vehicle traffic
- Hase and Yuigahama area: planned 20:00-22:00
- Some sections may have additional restrictions depending on congestion
- ✔️ In restricted sections, you may not be able to take your car out of parking lots, and bus and taxi stops will also be moved to temporary locations. Bicycle and motorcycle parking is provided in the Yuigahama district of Kamakura Beach Park, but space is limited.
- ✔️ Traffic restrictions mainly apply to vehicles; walking is possible. However, depending on congestion, police and staff on site may direct pedestrian routes or entry directions.
- ✔️ Since roads get very congested, public transport such as JR and the Enoden is recommended over private cars and rental cars.
✅ Getting home after it ends
The fireworks end at 20:10, and right after they end, crowds may gather at Kamakura Station and the main Enoden stations. There may be station entry limits or changes to pedestrian routes, so move according to the on-site guidance.
- ✔️ For the Tokyo direction, you can use the JR Yokosuka Line or Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Kamakura Station.
- ✔️ Charge your transit card in advance, and allow plenty of time for the return.
Kamakura Fireworks Festival Paid Seats: Price & How to Buy
The paid seats for the Kamakura Fireworks Festival are all-reserved chair seats set up at Yuigahama Beach. You can watch seated without having to secure a spot yourself, and only 650 seats total are sold for 2026.
As of the June 24 publication date, the way to apply is web reservation through TicketPay. Seats close early if they sell out, so check availability before booking.
| Price | ¥14,000 per seat (tax included) |
| Seat type | All-reserved chair seats |
| Number of seats | 650 |
| Sales period | Sat, June 6, 2026, 10:00 - Fri, July 10, 19:20 |
| Sales end | Ends early if sold out |
| Purchase quantity | Up to 4 seats per order |
| Location | Paid viewing area at Yuigahama Beach |
| Perks | Kamakura fan, official pamphlet |
| Payment | Credit card or PayPay |
| Ticketing | After reserving, issue the ticket at FamilyMart or 7-Eleven |
| Cancellation policy | No cancellation or refund after purchase. If the event is canceled due to bad weather, ¥10,000 is refunded (the ¥14,000 ticket minus the ¥4,000 sponsorship fee), plus the ¥385 system fee |
✅ How to buy tickets
- Register for TicketPay
- Verify your phone number (overseas phone numbers accepted)
- Select the number of seats and pay
- Issue a paper ticket at a FamilyMart or 7-Eleven in Japan
⚠️ After payment, you must issue the ticket yourself at a convenience store in Japan, so check your arrival schedule in Japan and the ticketing time in advance.
➡️ Reserve Kamakura Fireworks Paid Seats | TicketPay
✅ Things to check before using paid seats
- You cannot choose your seat location yourself.
- Bringing in alcohol and drinking are prohibited in the paid viewing area.
- There is no smoking area.
- Pets are not allowed in.
- Children can watch on a guardian's lap, but a ticket is required if they use a seat.
- Tickets are not reissued, so be careful not to lose them.
Kamakura Fireworks Festival Best Spots: Yuigahama & Zaimokuza
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival is held at Yuigahama Beach and Zaimokuza Beach. Part of Yuigahama Beach has a paid viewing area, and general viewing is possible at Yuigahama Beach outside the paid-seat area and at Zaimokuza Beach.
| Viewing spot | Features |
|---|---|
| Yuigahama Beach 📍 View on Google Maps | The main viewing area where the paid reserved seats are set up. Convenient to reach from stations, but tends to be crowded |
| Zaimokuza Beach 📍 View on Google Maps | A general viewing area included in the official venue along with Yuigahama. About 25 min on foot from Kamakura Station |
To watch from a reserved chair seat without securing a spot, choose the Yuigahama paid seats; if you plan on general viewing, choose between Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches based on your route and the crowds.
✅ Things to check for general viewing
✔️ The official paid seats and the general viewing area are different.
Paid reserved seats are set up in the main area of Yuigahama Beach. General viewers cannot enter the paid-seat area, so follow the on-site signs and staff guidance.
✔️ You can use a leisure sheet in the general viewing area.
You can spread a sheet on the sand and watch, but keep the walkways, paid seats, and controlled areas clear. It's best to use only the size you need so you don't block other viewers from moving.
✔️ It's best to move early.
In 2024, about 160,000 people attended, and in the evening the beach and area around the stations can get very crowded. The fireworks start at 19:20, so arrive with plenty of time, allowing for checking your viewing spot, restrooms, and your route home.
✔️ The underwater fireworks unfold close to the sea surface.
Kamakura's signature underwater fireworks fan out close to the sea surface, so it's important to find a spot where people or structures in front don't block your view.
✅ How to enjoy it along with a Kamakura trip
The Kamakura Fireworks Festival goes well with a look around Komachi-dori, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha of Kamakura. On the day of the event, though, the Enoden and the area around the beach are crowded, so rather than sightseeing until late afternoon, it's safer to move to your viewing spot early.
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Kamakura Fireworks FAQ
Q1. Is it canceled if it rains?
It is canceled in bad weather or high waves, and there is no separate rain date. Check the official website on the day of your visit for whether it will be held.
Q2. Is free viewing possible?
Part of Yuigahama Beach has paid reserved seats, and general viewing is possible at the rest of Yuigahama Beach and at Zaimokuza Beach.
Q3. Can foreign travelers reserve paid seats?
Foreign travelers can also reserve online at TicketPay after verifying an overseas phone number. After payment, you must issue a paper ticket at a FamilyMart or 7-Eleven in Japan.
Q4. How do I get back to Tokyo after it ends?
For the Tokyo direction, use the JR Yokosuka Line or Shonan-Shinjuku Line from Kamakura Station. The station can be crowded right after it ends, so charge your transit card in advance and allow plenty of time for the return.
Kamakura Fireworks Festival 2026 is a summer event where you can enjoy about 2,500 shells and the signature underwater fireworks together at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. With paid reserved seats you can watch without securing a spot, and general viewers should move with plenty of time in mind for the traffic restrictions and the crowds on the way home.
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