EVENT 2024.10.04

Watch Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks 2024 Live: 10,000 Fireworks from Home!

Get ready for the largest fireworks show on the Miura Peninsula as the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2024 lights up the autumn night sky with a spectacular display of around 10,000 fireworks. Enjoy a dazzling array of colors as they light up the Yokosuka waterfront. The word “Kaikoku” (開国) means “Opening of the Country,” symbolizing the historical significance of Yokosuka as a city of international exchange.

Contents

Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks 2024: Event Date and Time
Viewing Locations
Live Streaming Information
Behind the Scenes of Yokosuka’s Fireworks Extravaganza
Watch the promotional video here
Fireworks Highlights
How to Get There
Related Events

Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks 2024: Event Date and Time

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 5:55 PM – 6:30 PM (scheduled)
- Note: The event will be canceled in case of bad weather.

For more details, please visit the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2024 special website:
https://yokosuka-hanabi.com (Japanese only)

Viewing Locations

Umikaze Park

Mikasa Park

Main Venues: Umikaze Park, Mikasa Park, and more
- Please note: The use of drones or RC helicopters is strictly prohibited in and around the fireworks launch and viewing areas. If you spot any drones, please report them to nearby police officers, security personnel, or event staff.

Live Streaming Information

Can’t make it to the event in person? No worries! You can watch the live broadcast of the festival on YouTube. Tune in to experience the spectacle from the comfort of your home.

Live stream date and time: Sunday, October 6, 2024, 5:55 PM – 6:45 PM
Watch the live stream: YouTube Live Stream
Sound: Supports 5.1 channel surround sound

Behind the Scenes of Yokosuka’s Fireworks Extravaganza

This year’s festival is being presented by Marugo Co., Ltd., the winner of the 46th Sumida River Fireworks Competition. Get ready for breathtaking “shaku-dama” (尺玉), large shell fireworks that create massive explosions in the sky, and unique diagonal launches, all reflecting brilliantly over the Yokosuka sea.

Watch the promotional video here

Fireworks Highlights

This year’s theme is “Opening Japan to the World, Cultural Exchange, and Bridging the Past with the Future.” As the fireworks light up the Yokosuka sky, the show reflects the city’s rich history and its forward-looking spirit. The grand finale features a breathtaking launch of 10,000 fireworks in total, choreographed by Marugo, one of Japan’s leading fireworks companies. Don’t miss the awe-inspiring “shaku-dama” (large shell fireworks) or the dramatic diagonal launches that only a seaside location can offer!

What is “shaku-dama”?

“Shaku-dama” (尺玉) refers to large shell fireworks with a diameter of about 30 cm (1 foot). These fireworks are known for their massive explosions, creating dazzling effects that can reach up to 300 meters in the sky. They are one of the most impressive fireworks used in Japanese festivals and are a highlight of the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival.