The 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival takes place on Saturday, August 8, and Hotel New Otani Tokyo is offering special restaurant viewing plans that let guests enjoy the fireworks display alongside the hotel's cuisine. Guests can choose from two top-floor buffet restaurants, enjoying the spectacle of approximately 10,000 fireworks over the Tokyo skyline. Reservations open on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
The 2026 Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival
Now in its 45th year, the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival is one of Tokyo's most beloved summer traditions. Approximately 10,000 fireworks are launched from the Meiji Jingu Gaien softball stadium, drawing around one million spectators each year.
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (rain or shine; postponed to Sunday, August 9 in case of severe weather)
- Launch time: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM (scheduled)
- Number of fireworks: 10,000
- Launch site: Meiji Jingu Gaien Softball Stadium
The hotel's viewing plans provide a comfortable, air-conditioned setting away from the summer heat and crowds, pairing the fireworks experience with buffet dining and free-flow drinks.
Two Venues to Choose From
Both participating restaurants sit on the top floors of Hotel New Otani, offering panoramic views of Tokyo even before the fireworks begin.
Buffet Dining "Tower Restaurant"
On the 40th floor of the Garden Tower at 144 meters above ground, the Tower Restaurant offers a scenic buffet with views of the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace, and the Shinjuku skyline. The buffet menu is themed around "flavor and health," featuring classic hotel dishes such as roast beef alongside plant-based options.
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The premium Fireworks Super Seat (S Seat) includes a guaranteed window seat facing the Jingu Gaien side, a special plate featuring caviar and abalone, and unlimited drinks including Dom Pérignon champagne. Special entertainment is also planned before the fireworks begin.
Fireworks Super Seat (S Seat) — 4 groups max (from 2 guests) — Adult: ¥80,000
- Guaranteed window seat facing Jingu Gaien
- Super Plate per guest (example items: caviar, abalone, beef tenderloin, special dessert; subject to availability)
- Free-flow drinks including Champagne "Dom Pérignon"
- Take-home gift: "SATSUKI Chocolate & Cookies (S)" — 1 box per guest
Fireworks Super Seat (A Seat) — 4 groups max (from 2 guests) — Adult: ¥60,000
- Guaranteed interior seat with a view of the fireworks from the Jingu Gaien side
- Free-flow drinks including Champagne "Dom Pérignon"
General Seat — Adult: ¥40,000
- Seats on the Akasaka-Mitsuke side or interior (limited fireworks visibility, with some spots inside offering partial views)
- Free-flow drinks including champagne
Child (all seats): ¥10,000
- Non-alcoholic free-flow drinks included
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Hotel New Otani Garden Tower 40F, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Service charge applies. Reservations via online advance payment only. In the event of postponement due to severe weather, the General Seat (¥40,000) plan applies.
Buffet & Bar "VIEW & DINING THE SKY"
On the 17th floor of The Main building, VIEW & DINING THE SKY offers Japanese, Western, Chinese, and dessert dishes prepared at a live stage kitchen, with 360-degree panoramic views of Tokyo.
Live cooking stations include teppanyaki featuring premium domestic beef and Kuroge wagyu hamburg steak, as well as sushi with red vinegar-seasoned rice, and freshly fried tempura made with seasonal ingredients.
Teppanyaki
Chefs prepare premium domestic beef steaks and Kuroge wagyu hamburg steak to order at the grill. The "Kuroge wagyu teppan shabu" — finished with a sweet and savory sukiyaki sauce — is among the most popular items, enjoyed not only for its flavor but for the sizzling sounds of the live kitchen.
Sushi
Classic varieties like tuna and salmon roe along with seasonal selections are prepared to order by sushi chefs. The rice is seasoned with red vinegar made from sake lees, which adds depth and umami to each piece. Guests can choose their preferred ingredients through a conversation with the chef.
Tempura
The tempura counter features shrimp and classic ingredients alongside seasonal choices. Japanese cuisine chefs fry selected ingredients to order using rice oil and rice flour, producing a light, crispy texture that's best enjoyed fresh from the fryer.
Hotel New Otani's signature "Super Series" sweets and Pierre Hermé Paris creations are also available for dessert.
Iki (粋) — 3–4 seats max (from 2 guests) — Online advance payment only — Adult: ¥110,000
- Best seats guaranteed
- Free-flow drinks including Champagne "Dom Pérignon"
- Special hors d'oeuvre (1 plate per guest, served tableside)
- No time limit
Miyabi (雅) — 13 seats max (from 2 guests) — Online advance payment only — Adult: ¥70,000
- Premium seats guaranteed
- Free-flow drinks including Champagne "Laurent-Perrier Rosé" and "Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée"
- No time limit
Hana (華) — (from 2 guests) — Adult: ¥30,000
- Free-flow drinks including Champagne "Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée"
- 7:30 PM–9:30 PM (2-hour limit)
Child (all seats): ¥10,000
- Non-alcoholic free-flow drinks included
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM–9:30 PM
Location: Hotel New Otani The Main 17F, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Service charge applies. Reservations via online advance payment only. In the event of postponement due to severe weather, the Hana (¥30,000) plan applies.
For details and reservations, visit the Hotel New Otani website.
