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The Hachioji Fireworks Festival has long been a beloved summer tradition among local residents. However, if it’s your first time attending, it can be a little difficult to know where to watch, what to bring, and what time to arrive.
This guide is written from the perspective of a local resident who attends the festival every year. It covers practical points to help your day go smoothly, including:
We hope this helps you plan a pleasant experience.
| Date | July 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Fireworks Time | 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm |
| Number of Fireworks | Approx. 4,000 |
| Venue | Fujimori Park |
| Admission | Free |
| Official Website | Fireworks Festival | Hachioji & Mt. Takao Tourist Information |
| Event Flyer | Hachioji Fireworks Festival 2025 Flyer |
The Hachioji Fireworks Festival is held at Fujimori Park.
The fireworks are launched from Three Bond Stadium Hachioji.
However, the stadium is designated as a sponsor seating area, meaning general visitors cannot enter.
Below are the general free viewing areas open to the public.
| MAP No. | Location | Opening Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ① | Fujimori Athletics Stadium | 4:00 pm | - |
| ② | Memorial Tower Plaza | 4:00 pm | - |
| ③ | East - side Athletics Stadium Parking Lot | 5:00 pm | - |
| ④ | City Gymnasium Parking Lot | 4:00 pm | - |
| ⑤ | Hachioji Municipal Dai - Nana Elementary School | 5:00 pm | Closes at 8:30 pm |
If this is your first time attending, we recommend watching from Fujimori Athletics Stadium.
Reasons:
You can get to Fujimori Park by either walking or taking the bus.
From JR Hachioji Station (South Exit):
If you choose to take the bus, board from Bus Stop No. 7 at the South Exit bus rotary of Hachioji Station.
| Route No. | Destination |
|---|---|
| Hachi 67 | Mejirodai Station |
| Hachi 67 | Kamioofune |
| Hachi 67 | Tokyo Kasei Gakuin |
| Hachi 90 | Mejirodai Station |
| Hachi 96 | Hosei University |
| Hachi 98 | Green Hill Terada |
Get off at the Fujimori Park stop.
Although the buses do get fairly crowded, the ride is only about 10 minutes, and choosing the bus means you won’t have to walk over 20 minutes in the summer heat — so taking the bus for the outbound trip is highly recommended. The difference in comfort is significant.
So the ideal route to and from the venue is:
The walk back takes around 20 minutes, but since it’s already evening and cooler by then, it’s not difficult.
You don’t need to worry about getting lost — police officers and event staff will clearly guide the crowd. Additionally, many people will be walking back toward the station, so simply following the flow will get you there.
After getting off the bus at Fujimori Park, the stadium is directly across the crosswalk, so it’s very easy to find.
The stadium is very spacious, and as long as you don’t arrive too late, securing a viewing spot does not become a scramble.
Inside the stadium, there are two types of seating:
In 2025, Fujimori Athletics Stadium opens at 4:00 pm. If you arrive at that time, you will be able to secure a good spot.
If you arrive around 18:00, roughly one hour before the fireworks start, most seats will already be taken and people may be walking in circles trying to find empty space.
Even within Fujimori Athletics Stadium, not all seats offer a good view of the fireworks.
The fireworks are launched from Three Bond Stadium, which is located to the southwest of the athletics stadium.
If you sit in the west-side stands, the fireworks will be launched from behind you, and the tall trees behind the stands will block the view.
Therefore, we recommend choosing:
Avoid the west-side outer track seats, where the view is obstructed. While this area becomes shaded earlier in the afternoon and may feel cooler, the fireworks will not be easy to see from there.
In addition to the restrooms in the management building, temporary toilets are set up. So overall, there are plenty of restrooms available.
However, as with most festivals:
Additionally, many people prefer the air-conditioned restrooms inside the management building, which makes the lines there particularly long.
Meanwhile, the temporary toilets are often much less crowded. So be aware that there are two restroom options and choose accordingly.
If your child needs assistance:
Soft drinks are sold at the stadium.
However, the following are not available and should be brought with you:
While blue sheets are spread across the track area, the space is not precisely divided, so bringing your own picnic sheet helps secure your personal area. (However, you must sit on it immediately. Leaving sheets unattended to reserve space is prohibited.)
There are no food stalls at the stadium. This means you cannot buy food or alcohol on-site, so be sure to bring your own.
Also, the venue has no shade, so bring something that creates shade, such as:
Small pop-up tents are allowed, but must be taken down at least one hour before the fireworks begin. (There will be announcements.)
The parking lot is also open as a viewing area.
The parking lot is quite spacious, and the fireworks can be seen well from here. So even if you can’t secure a seat inside the stadium, you can still enjoy the fireworks from the parking area.
The smoking area is located on the northeast side of the stadium.
Exit the stadium from the east gate, turn left, and follow the road to reach the smoking area.
Around 19:00, the temperature drops and the evening becomes comfortable.
The venue fills, the sky darkens, and the festival atmosphere peaks.
At this point, all that’s left is to enjoy the fireworks.
Once the fireworks end, everyone begins to leave at once.
It takes time to exit the stadium.
The area near the exit is particularly crowded.
However, compared to other fireworks festivals in Tokyo, the congestion is much milder. If you’re chatting with your group, you’ll get through it easily.
Once you exit the stadium, the crowd thins out, and you can walk back to Hachioji Station smoothly.
Because admission is free, this is an easy and enjoyable fireworks festival to attend. Have a wonderful time!
