Odaiba Fireworks 2025-2026: Complete Guide to Rainbow Fireworks & STAR ISLAND with Events
Odaiba hosts two stunning fireworks festivals: Rainbow Fireworks every Saturday in December (1,300 fireworks in 5 minutes) and STAR ISLAND in May featuring immersive tech shows.
Odaiba is an artificial island floating in Tokyo Bay, where theme parks, large shopping centers, and entertainment facilities are gathered together. With numerous events held according to the seasons, it is known as a leisure spot that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Did you know that fireworks festivals are held twice in Odaiba, in summer and winter? The Odaiba Fireworks that can be viewed together with Odaiba's spectacular scenery are worth seeing, and many people visit every year. This time, we will introduce a complete guide and event information for the fireworks festivals held in 2025-2026.
Table of Contents
-Highlights of Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
-Highlights of STAR ISLAND 2026
-3 Events to Enjoy Together with Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
-3 Events to Enjoy Along with STAR ISLAND 2026 (Odaiba Fireworks)
Odaiba Fireworks Festivals Are Held in Summer and Winter
In Odaiba, two fireworks festivals are held: "STAR ISLAND" in summer, which boasts modern productions, and "Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks" in winter, where you can see orthodox fireworks displays.
Various fireworks festivals are held in Tokyo, and among them, the Odaiba Fireworks festivals are particularly popular because you can view the fireworks against the beautiful night view of Odaiba. Another attractive point of Odaiba is that you can spend the day playing at commercial facilities and then watch the fireworks festival at night, allowing you to fully enjoy Odaiba throughout the entire day.
"Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks" Held in December
The "Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks" held in December is a powerful fireworks festival that attracts the attention of local residents. The fireworks are launched from offshore of Odaiba's "Statue of Liberty" for 5 minutes starting at 7:00 PM every Saturday in December, with 1,300 fireworks being launched.
In 2025, in addition to the regular Saturday schedule, you can also enjoy a special Christmas version of the fireworks on December 24th, Christmas Eve, with special sponsorship from three facilities: "Hilton Tokyo Odaiba, DECKS Tokyo Beach, and AQUA CiTY ODAIBA."
The rare fireworks festival held in winter is recommended as you can experience an elegance that is not present in summer.
Event Overview and Access
Date: December 6, 13, 20, 24, 27, 2025
Access: Immediately from Yurikamome "Odaiba Kaihin Koen" and "Daiba" stations
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.tokyo-odaiba.net/rainbow2025/
Highlights of Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
Dynamic Fireworks That Appear Even More Beautiful in the Clear Air
The dynamic fireworks that appear even more beautiful in the clear air are worth seeing. The fireworks launched into the winter night sky are more vivid than in summer, allowing you to clearly feel the contrast of colors, and you can also experience a romantic atmosphere.
Although the fireworks are launched for only 5 minutes, cold weather measures are essential since it is by the sea. Utilize indoor spots such as hotels, restaurants, and observation decks, or if outdoors, watch while wearing a thick coat.
Cruise ships dedicated to "Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks" also operate on Tokyo Bay, so watching the realistic fireworks up close from the warm ship interior is also recommended.
Collaboration of Fireworks with Famous Landmarks Such as Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge
You can also enjoy the collaboration of fireworks with famous landmarks such as Tokyo Tower and Rainbow Bridge. Rainbow Bridge is normally lit up in single colors such as white or green, but during the fireworks, attention is drawn to how it shines in seven colors, true to its name "Rainbow."
If you want to capture both landmarks and the fireworks in a photo, we recommend a composition with Tokyo Tower on the left, Rainbow Bridge on the right, and fireworks slightly in the center. Even amateurs can take a well-balanced photo.
The view was so enchanting that I was captivated and forgot about my conversation with friends as I gazed intently at the fireworks.
Christmas-Themed Illuminations Can Also Be Enjoyed Together
Christmas-themed illuminations can also be enjoyed together.
In Odaiba, the life-size Unicorn Gundam is lit up in a winter-limited version, and AQUA CiTY ODAIBA and DECKS Tokyo Beach are colorfully decorated with illuminations, and depending on the location, you can view them together with the fireworks.
After the fireworks ended, I slowly toured the illuminations while drinking a hot beverage. You can fully enjoy the Christmas atmosphere by seeing large Christmas trees and walking between illuminated trees.
In Winter, Enjoy Sake That Becomes Even More Delicious and Japan's Finest Wagyu Beef!
In winter, enjoy sake that becomes even more delicious and Japan's finest wagyu beef. The Wagyu Beef & Sake Pairing Foodie Tour in Ginza is an extremely popular tour where you can taste A5 rank wagyu beef (defined as the highest grade among beef) and various types of Japanese sake in Ginza, and it won TripAdvisor's Best of the Best for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.
On the tour, you can enjoy all-you-can-drink sake for 30 minutes with over 20 types of Japanese sake while learning sake trivia from a guide at a casual bar, and you can also enjoy all-you-can-eat wagyu beef at a restaurant that only uses A5 rank wagyu.
Join the tour hungry and fully savor the sake and meat that Japan proudly presents to the world!
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Meeting Point: In front of the black pillar near SAZA Coffee at Shimbashi Station North Exit
Area: Around Ginza
Meeting Time: 17:00
"STAR ISLAND 2026", Long-Awaited by Locals to Herald the Beginning of Summer, Is Also a Must-See
"STAR ISLAND 2026", long-awaited by locals to herald the beginning of summer, is also a must-see. "STAR ISLAND" is also known as a five-sense immersive show that colors the urban night sky and has continued to fascinate people around the world since 2017.
Since the fireworks develop a story-based show according to the theme set for each event, you cannot take your eyes off it for even a moment! You can enjoy a new fireworks festival with high entertainment value that differs from the orthodox fireworks that have been traditionally passed down in Japan.
Event Overview and Access
Date: May 2026 (date to be determined)
Access: 5-minute walk from Yurikamome "Odaiba Kaihin Koen" station
Admission: To be determined
Website: https://star-island.jp/ (2025 site)
Highlights of STAR ISLAND 2026
Futuristic Entertainment Created Through the Collaboration of Technology and Fireworks
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STAR ISLAND is futuristic entertainment created through the collaboration of technology and fireworks. The show features various elements alongside fireworks, including drones using the latest technology, fire, aqua, laser performances, and 3D sand, and is renowned for providing an immersive experience.
What impressed me most when I saw STAR ISLAND was the fire show that elevated the Odaiba Fireworks to the highest level. The fire show's concept is "not to be outdone by the giant fireworks," and I was captivated by the powerful performances such as manipulating flames with the entire body and burning the coastline with fire.
Since the highlights unfold one after another right before your eyes, you can enjoy watching until the end without getting bored.
Paid Seats Offer an Experience Like an Outdoor Music Festival, Surrounded by Sound and Light
Paid seats offer an experience like an outdoor music festival, surrounded by sound and light.
From your seat, you can enjoy not only the fireworks spreading out before you, but also laser beam performances that envelop the audience area and three-dimensional music through a unique sound system, giving you the feeling of being at a live concert venue. Another attractive point is that many food stalls and drink vendors are set up within the area, so you can enjoy the festival atmosphere even before the fireworks begin.
Since there are various seating options available, including unreserved seats that can be booked from one person, reserved seats for multiple people, and seats with tables and chairs, you can choose according to the number of participants and your purpose.
Collaboration of Overwhelmingly Powerful Giant Fireworks and Beautiful Scenery
You can also enjoy the collaboration of overwhelmingly powerful giant fireworks and beautiful scenery.
The main fireworks integrate with numerous performances, becoming large fireworks that colorfully decorate the summer night sky. Also, the night view of Odaiba shining in the background becomes part of the performance, adding splendor to STAR ISLAND, allowing you to fully enjoy the grand panoramic Odaiba Fireworks.
The fireworks with overwhelming scale make you feel the extraordinary, and I was freed from my hectic daily life and could truly taste a sense of liberation. Why not enjoy performances that can only be seen here while being blown by the pleasant night breeze of early summer?
In Summer, It's Recommended to Enjoy Bar Hopping with a Local Guide at Shops Beloved by Locals
In summer, it's recommended to enjoy bar hopping with a local guide at shops beloved by locals. Tokyo Bar Hopping Night Tour in Shinjuku is a tour where you can enjoy food and drinks at hidden food stalls and bars recommended by locals in Shinjuku, and it has won TripAdvisor's Best of the Best for two consecutive years in 2024 and 2025.
On the tour, you'll visit Omoide Yokocho, a long-standing drinking alley with a retro atmosphere, Kabukicho, Shinjuku's top entertainment district, and Shinjuku Sanchome, where you can fully enjoy street food such as yakitori, agedashi tofu, and gyoza, as well as drinks like sake and local beer.
Why not have the guide take you to bustling local shops not listed in guidebooks and experience Tokyo's authentic nightlife?
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Meeting place: Next to UNIQLO Shinjuku West Exit store
Area: Shinjuku
Meeting time: 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00
3 Events to Enjoy Together with Odaiba Rainbow Fireworks
Marunouchi Street Park 2025
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Marunouchi Street Park 2025 is an illumination event held centered around Nakadori, the main street of Marunouchi. About 286 street trees are illuminated with champagne gold lights that create a calm and warm atmosphere, and it's renowned for offering illumination for adults.
In 2025, a Christmas event themed on Disney animation will also be held in the neighboring area, so the whole family can enjoy it.
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Date: December 2025 (TBD)
Access: A short walk from Tokyo Station on various lines
Admission: Free
Website: https://marunouchi-streetpark.com/
New Year's Eve at Sensoji
The New Year's Eve at Sensoji is an event where the temple bell is rung to welcome the new year. The temple bell ringing is a traditional Japanese event where the bell is struck 108 times to remove the 108 worldly desires that humans are said to have, allowing people to start the new year with a pure heart.
At Sensoji, at midnight when the new year arrives, the bell is struck 108 times by members called "108 meetings." When you hear the calm sound of the bell resonating through the temple, your anticipation for the new year will naturally grow. This is recommended for those who want to experience a truly Japanese New Year.
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Date: December 31, 2025
Access: 5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.senso-ji.jp/annual_event/24.html
SHIBUYA SKY First Shrine Visit (Collaboration Event with Konno Hachimangu)
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SHIBUYA SKY First Shrine Visit (Collaboration Event with Konno Hachimangu) is an event where you can enjoy both watching the first sunrise from SHIBUYA SKY and making your first shrine visit (visiting a shrine or temple for the first time after the new year) on January 1st.
At the event, at a special altar set up on SKY STAGE, a priest from Konno Hachimangu will specially perform "Best wishes for the New Year," and you can view the first sunrise from the highest point in Shibuya. Special amulets are also given during the first shrine visit, among other experiences you can only have here.
This is a popular event, so early reservations are recommended.
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Date: January 1, 2026
Access: 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station
Admission: 7,000 yen
Website: https://www.shibuya-scramble-square.com/sky/sunrise/ (2025 site)
3 Events to Enjoy Along with STAR ISLAND 2026 (Odaiba Fireworks)
Kanda Matsuri
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Kanda Matsuri is one of Japan's three major festivals, held in May at Kanda Myojin Shrine.
Every two years, the main festival (a more prestigious festival) is held, and the highlight is the "Mikoshi entry into the shrine," where over 200 portable shrines (vehicles believed to carry deities during festivals) of various sizes parade through the streets of Kanda toward Kanda Myojin Shrine.
The sight of many men carrying the portable shrines with lively chants is full of energy!
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Date: May 2026 (date TBA)
Access: 5-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station
Admission: Free
Website: https://kandamatsuri.com/ (2025 site)
Sanja Matsuri
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Sanja Matsuri is an event held at Asakusa Shrine for three days (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) starting from the third Saturday of May every year.
The highlight is "a long line" that signals the start of the festival. During "a long line," various performances are held including "Musical float," "Binzasaramai (a dance praying for bountiful harvest)" which is designated as an intangible cultural property, and "Dance of the Egret," livening up the festival.
Enjoy this historic festival up close, which is said to have started in the early Edo period!
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Date: May 2025 (date TBA)
Access: 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza Line
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.asakusajinja.jp/sanjamatsuri/ (2025 site)
Tokyo Grand Sumo May Tournament
Tokyo Grand Sumo May Tournament is an official sumo tournament held in May at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
While sumo matches of veteran wrestlers in divisions like "Makuuchi" and "Juryo" that start in the afternoon are famous, matches of "Jonokuchi" division featuring young wrestlers and veterans who have not been promoted are held from the morning.
There are also shops inside the facility selling boxed lunches and original goods, so you can fully enjoy the world of sumo from morning throughout the day.
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Date: May 2025 (date TBA)
Access: 2-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Sobu Line
Admission: Varies by date and seat
Website: https://www.sumo.or.jp/