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Minato Mirai Smart Festival 2025
20,000 fireworks bursting across Yokohama’s night sky in this 25-minute summer highlight in the city.
Held in the futuristic waterfront district of Minato Mirai 21, facing Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, this vibrant summer event has long captivating audiences since 2018.
Designed to showcase Yokohama as an “SDGs Future City”, the festival is a public-private collaboration that highlights the power of civic engagement—what the city proudly calls its greatest strength.
The centerpiece of the festival is its spectacular fireworks display. In just 25 thrilling minutes, approximately 20,000 fireworks light up the night sky, making it one of the most impressive fireworks events in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The show is known for its dramatic synchronization of music and fireworks, creating an immersive and emotional experience.
A major highlight is the “Sky Symphony in Yokohama”, a fireworks program that pairs sweeping music with bursts of color reflected across the surface of Yokohama Bay—an unforgettable scene that defines summer in the city.
View the show from six designated venues—Rinko Park, Taishin Berth, Yokohama Hammerhead Pier 9, Hammerhead Park, and the Cup Noodles Museum Park—with all seats requiring paid admission.
In addition to the fireworks, the festival features live performances by the Kanagawa University Wind Ensemble, jazz bands, local DJs, and more—offering a full evening of entertainment for all ages.
Highlights
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An event held in Minato Mirai 21 since 2018.
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Known as one of the largest fireworks displays in the Tokyo metropolitan area, featuring a unique blend of music and fireworks.
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Approximately 20,000 fireworks are launched in just 25 minutes.
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Viewing is available at six venues, with all seats ticketed.
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In addition to the fireworks, the event features performances by the Kanagawa University Wind Ensemble, jazz concerts, and sets by local DJs.
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The “Fireworks Tower”, shaped like a windmill, adds a visually striking and dynamic element to the display.
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Though it lasts only 25 minutes, the show delivers an overwhelming sense of satisfaction
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- みなとみらいスマートフェスティバル2025
- Location
- Six locations within the Minato Mirai 21 district, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
- Telephone
- 050-1721-6481 (Weekdays 11:00am - 5:00pm, Minato Mirai Smart Festival Organizing Committee Inquiry Office)
- Schedule
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Monday, August 4, 2025
5:30pm - 8:00pm (Gates open at 4:00pm, scheduled)
*Held annually on the first Monday of August - Access
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(1) About a 10-minute walk from Shin-Takashima Station or Minato Mirai Station (Yokohama Minatomirai Railway)
(2) About a 15-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station
(3) About a 20-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station
*Pedestrian traffic restrictions will be in effect on the day of the event. Depending on crowd conditions, it may take over an hour to walk to the venue. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)