# Sumida River Fireworks: what to do between sessions in Tokyo

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/sumida-fireworks/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** Saturday, 31 July 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Sumida River, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, about 14 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Shinjuku and Shibuya: Trains everywhere.
- **Getting there:** Haneda (HND) is 20 to 30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu; Narita (NRT) is 1 hour by Narita Express or Skyliner.
- **Weather:** In July, Tokyo averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 21°C, with roughly 180 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 58 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Mount Fuji day trip; Tsukiji outer market food tour; teamLab Planets

## Weather and what to pack

In July, Tokyo averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 21°C, with roughly 180 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 58 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Haneda (HND) is 20 to 30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu; Narita (NRT) is 1 hour by Narita Express or Skyliner.

Asakusa station; arrive by mid-afternoon for a spot.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Ueno and Asakusa. Cheaper hotels and temples.
- **mid:** Shinjuku and Shibuya. Trains everywhere.
- **luxury:** Marunouchi and Roppongi. Tower hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Nui. Hostel and Bar Lounge (budget), Hotel Gracery Shinjuku (mid), Aman Tokyo (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Sumo morning practice. Watch a stable train.
- Eat: Tsukiji outer market, Breakfast sushi

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Nikko day trip. Shrines and waterfalls.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- Evening: Shinjuku izakaya tour. Omoide Yokocho alleys.
- Eat: Ichiran, Tonkotsu ramen booths

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: teamLab Planets. Immersive digital art.
- Free: Senso-ji temple.

## Tours worth booking

- [Mount Fuji day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Mount%20Fuji%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Lake Kawaguchiko and the fifth station.
- [Tsukiji outer market food tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Tsukiji%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Sushi and street snacks.
- [teamLab Planets](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=teamLab%20Planets%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Immersive digital art.
- [Shinjuku izakaya tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Shinjuku%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Omoide Yokocho alleys.
- [Nikko day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Nikko%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Shrines and waterfalls.
- [Sumo morning practice](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=sumo%20practice%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Watch a stable train.
- [Tokyo Disney Resort](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Tokyo%20Disneyland%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-sumida-fireworks): Disneyland or DisneySea.

## Where to eat

- Ichiran: Tonkotsu ramen booths
- Fuunji: Tsukemen in Shinjuku
- Depachika food halls: Department store basements
- Tsukiji outer market: Breakfast sushi

## With kids

- Ueno Zoo.
- Miraikan science museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- Tokyo National Museum.
- Ghibli Museum.

## Getting around

- A Suica or PASMO card (or Apple Pay) works on trains, buses and convenience stores.
- Shinkansen tickets can be booked on smartEX; reserved seats sell out on holidays.

## Questions people ask

### When is Sumida River Fireworks 2027?

The next edition is Saturday, 31 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Sumida River Fireworks?

In July, Tokyo averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 21°C, with roughly 180 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 13 h 58 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Sumida River, Asakusa?

Haneda (HND) is 20 to 30 minutes by monorail or Keikyu; Narita (NRT) is 1 hour by Narita Express or Skyliner. Asakusa station; arrive by mid-afternoon for a spot.

### Where should I stay for Sumida River Fireworks?

For most visitors the best base is Shinjuku and Shibuya: Trains everywhere.

### What can we do between sessions at Sumida River Fireworks?

Good short outings in Tokyo include Tsukiji outer market food tour, teamLab Planets, Sumo morning practice. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Sumida River Fireworks?

Family-friendly picks: Mount Fuji day trip, teamLab Planets, Sumo morning practice. Ueno Zoo.

### How far is Sumida River, Asakusa from Tokyo centre?

About 14 km in a straight line. Asakusa station; arrive by mid-afternoon for a spot.

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