🎇 Visited Chofu Fireworks Festival 2025
On September 20, 2025, I attended the Chofu Fireworks Festival! Here’s my report on this popular fireworks festival in Tokyo, held at the Tamagawa Riverbank.
Beautiful moment at Chofu Fireworks Festival viewed from Tamagawa Riverbank
📍 Venue Information & Access
🚃 Nearest Stations & Access
- Keio Line Chofu Station 15-minute walk
- Keio Line Nishi-Chofu Station 20-minute walk
- JR Nambu Line Nishifu Station 25-minute walk
🎯 Viewing Areas
- Tamagawa Riverbank: Free viewing area
- Reserved Seating: Advance booking required (tatami & chair seats)
- Recommended Spot: Central area of riverbank (facing fireworks)
⏰ Event Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 20, 2025 (Friday) |
| Time | 18:30〜20:00 |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 8,000 shots |
| Attendance | Approx. 300,000 people (estimated) |
| Weather | Cloudy (perfect for fireworks viewing) |
🎆 Fireworks Highlights
🌟 Chofu Fireworks Festival Features
- Music Fireworks: Beautiful performances synchronized with BGM
- Large Fireworks: Spectacular consecutive large-shell displays
- Great Access: Easy access from central Tokyo by train
- Riverbank Venue: Spacious area for relatively comfortable viewing
📸 Photography Points
- Twilight: Contrast between sky gradation and fireworks
- Building Silhouettes: Combination of Chofu cityscape and fireworks
- Continuous Fireworks: Spectacular consecutive scenes synchronized with music
🎬 Video Highlights
Captured beautiful fireworks moments on video too!
Opening
Amazing Heart-shaped Fireworks
Long-range Fireworks View
・It was cloudy and couldn’t see the top clearly…
Finale
Grand Finale Spectacular
🍱 Venue Food & Stalls
🏮 Food Stall Information
- Takoyaki: Classic fireworks festival food
- Yakisoba: Fragrant sauce-flavored staple menu
- Shaved Ice: Perfect for warm nights
- Candy Apples: For sweet memories
💡 Recommended Items to Bring
- Leisure Sheet: Essential for securing spots on riverbank
- Drinks: Venue gets crowded, so prepare in advance
- Light Snacks: If you want to avoid food stall crowds
📱 Useful Information & Tips
⚠️ Important Notes
- Crowds: Stations are extremely crowded after the event (30min-1hr wait)
- Spot Saving: Good positions start filling up around 3:00 PM
- Restrooms: Portable toilets are available, but go beforehand
💡 Recommended Points
- Early Arrival: Arrive at 3:00-4:00 PM to secure good positions
- Departure Timing: Start moving 5 minutes before end to avoid crowds
- Rain Preparation: Check weather forecast (light rain, event continues)
📷 Photo Gallery
Selected particularly impressive moments from today’s photos:
Large fireworks blooming in the night sky. Beautiful contrast with Chofu cityscape
📹 About the Videos: Shot 6 videos today, all uploaded to YouTube and embedded. Enjoy the charm of Chofu Fireworks Festival from opening to finale.
🌟 Summary & Next Year’s Expectations
This Year’s Impressions
- ✅ Access: Easy participation within 1 hour from central Tokyo
- ✅ Scale: Impressive 8,000 fireworks display
- ✅ Music Performance: Excellent BGM synchronization
- ✅ Venue: Appealing open feeling of riverbank
Looking Forward to Next Year
- Reserved Seating: Consider better viewing positions
- Photography Equipment: Challenge with tripod for more beautiful photos
- Gourmet: Explore restaurants around the venue
🔗 Related Information
📍 Recommended Spots in Chofu Area
- Chofu Tenjin-dori: Shopping street stroll
- Jindaiji Temple: Historic temple and soba noodles
- Jindai Botanical Garden: Enjoy seasonal flowers
🎆 Other Fireworks Festival Information
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival: Tokyo’s largest
- Edogawa Fireworks Festival: Great access
- Tachikawa Festival Showa Memorial Park Fireworks: Music collaboration
Shot on: September 20, 2025
Location: Chofu City, Tamagawa Riverbank
Equipment: Google Pixel (handheld shooting)
The Chofu Fireworks Festival beautifully colored this wonderful autumn night. Definitely an event I want to visit again next year!
📝 About This Article
This blog publishes not only technical articles but also daily experiences and travel records. As a break from engineer life, I share records of visiting various events and places.
🏷️ Tags: Travel | Tokyo Events | Photography