Nagatoro Funatama Festival

長瀞船玉まつり (秩父）

A Beautiful combination of lantern rafts and fireworks nearby Tokyo

Last updated by Angus M

on September 2, 2024

The organizers have confirmed that this event is GOING ahead.

DATE

2024

: 15th August (Thurs) *Same day every year

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*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2024-07-03

TIME & SCHEDULE

Starts at 17:00 (Fireworks start at 19:15)

Ends at 20:45

Number of Fireworks approx 3,000

*It can get crowded, so we recommend arriving at least an hour in advance.

*All dates & activities are subject to change due to weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.

*Information last checked on 2024-07-03

COST

Free

*Information last checked on 2024-07-03

How to enjoy the Nagatoro Funatama Festival ?

Picturesque scenery (Great for Instagram pics!)

Fun for couples

Experience Traditional Japan

Enjoy all day

Fun for the family

Good for solo travelers

✨🎆 Fireworks at a Striking Natural Monument! A Sublime Summer Scenery You’ll Never Forget! 🎉

✨ Nagatoro is a wonderful place to visit year round, but you really don’t want to miss the 🎆 Nagatoro Funadama Festival 🎆!!

This extraordinary 💦 river festival takes place every August, inviting visitors to experience the 😍 beauty of Mother Nature.
First thing first, find a 😊 nice spot on the Nationally-designated natural monument named “Iwadatami,” a massive rock terrace on the 💦 Arakawa River. Get some delightful 🍡street food and watch the festive water floats and lanterns bearing people’s 🙏prayers for maritime safety.

When the ✨floats and lanterns drift away in the river, 🎆 3500 stunning fireworks are launched into the vast evening sky, taking your breath away.😮

What to do nearby Nagatoro Funatama Festival ?

Places to EAT in Nagatoro Town

Places to STAY in Nagatoro Town

Onsen Ryokan (Japanese style Hotels)

Nagatoro and Chichibu area offer many Japanese style onsen ryokans. From Budget to Upscale to meet most travelers needs. (Many of the rooms have western beds as well as Japanese futon)

Western Style Hotels

There are not that many Western style hotels in Natgatoro. Guest can opt in for a western style room in a Onsen Ryokan (Japanese style hotel) or a Holiday rental (airbnb).

Holiday rental (airbnb)

There are a few nice holiday homes and airbnbs available in the area.

Access (Getting to the Nagatoro Funatama Festival)

Public Transport

2h 15min from Tokyo (Ikebukuro) by train.

Car

2h 15min drive from Tokyo by car.

Address

The viewing areas are located on the “Iwadatami” at the banks of Arakawa River (長瀞岩畳)

– Address –

Nagatoro, Oji, Nagatoro-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama Pref. Japan 369-1300

〒369-1300 埼玉県秩父郡長瀞町大字長瀞

By Public Transport

Via Nagatoro Station (Chichibu Railway)

From Nagatoro Station and walk 5 minutes.

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

By Car

Via Hanazono IC on Kan-etsu Expressway

Approximately 25 minutes from the Hanazono IC on the Kan-etsu Expressway.

*Please use the train if possible as the area can get crowded and there may be a lot of traffic after the festival.

We recommend using a travel app like Google Maps or Japan Transit Planner to find train times.

Contact Details (Event Organizer)

For information about this event, please contact the Nagatoro Town Tourism Association directly.

Tel: +81 (0)494-66-3311

Japanese Event Website (External Link – Japanese)

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