What this is
Launched over Suruga Bay from Toi Matsubara Park, this coastal summer festival sends up around 2,000 fireworks including starmine sequences and message fireworks with 4-inch shells — a mid-sized but scenic hanabi taikai in one of Izu Peninsula's quieter resort towns.
Who should go
Couples and families looking for a hanabi experience without the crushing crowds of major city displays. Day-trippers combining it with Toi's hot springs or beach will get the most out of the trip.
Good to know
This is a free public event with no ticketed grandstand mentioned, so viewing spots are first-come, first-served along the park waterfront. Toi is a small onsen resort town with limited public transport — the last bus back to Shuzenji may depart shortly after the display ends, so check the Tokai Bus timetable in advance or arrange a taxi. Cash is strongly recommended for any food stalls on site. The area around Toi can get humid in August, so light clothing and hydration are important. Foreign visitors staying at a local ryokan may be able to watch from the property — worth asking at check-in.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.