A one-night premium fireworks event at Mt. Fuji is coming in spring 2027. The ZEKKEI Fireworks 'Mt.Fuji' 2027 – Fugaku Sakura Glow (the "ZEKKEI Fireworks") will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2027, at a special venue at Fujiten Resort (ふじてんリゾート), located on the 1st station of Mt. Fuji. It is organized by The ZEKKEI Fireworks Executive Committee (The 絶景花火実行委員会) under the concept of "the best fireworks within World Heritage Mt. Fuji."
Fireworks artisans known for world-class skill and artistry will gather for the event. The advance lottery sale for viewing tickets on Ticket Pia (チケットぴあ) starts at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The ZEKKEI Fireworks combines Japan's fireworks culture with Mt. Fuji, one of the country's most iconic views, to create a special fireworks experience. Set against the vast nature at the foot of Mt. Fuji, the show features large-scale productions that bring together the skills and artistry of leading fireworks artisans, and it has drawn audiences from Japan and abroad.
In 2027, the event will again present a joint performance by the "BIG5" of Japanese fireworks artisans: 磯谷煙火店, 紅屋青木煙火店, 齊木煙火本店, 北日本花火興業, and 菊屋小幡花火店. In a comfortable viewing space open only to a limited number of visitors, guests can enjoy the essence of Japan's fireworks culture with all five senses on a one-night premium evening.
Advance Lottery Sale on Ticket Pia
- Application period: 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to 11:59 PM on Monday, November 9, 2026
- Application URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/mt-fuji/
Please note the following.
- The application page is scheduled to open at 12:00 PM on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- This is not a first-come, first-served sale. A lottery will be held among those who apply within the application period.
- For the lottery result announcement date and time, payment methods, and other details, please check the Ticket Pia application page.
Background of the Event
Fireworks are a festive tradition found around the world, a form of entertainment that makes people smile and lets them share a moving moment. Japanese fireworks are regarded as being among the world's finest in technique, beauty, and artistry, and are known for finely crafted productions made by skilled artisans. Even so, much of their appeal is still not fully known outside Japan.
The ZEKKEI Fireworks sees fireworks artisans not only as craftspeople but also as individual artists. It treats fireworks not as simple entertainment but as a stage for experiencing Japanese aesthetics. Visitors can take in light, sound, and even the vibration of the air with all five senses, enjoying fireworks as "art to be experienced." The event also proposes a "new form of fireworks festival." It has introduced a paid-seating-only style, and it chose spring so that both the melting snow and cherry blossoms can be paired with the fireworks. With each edition, it keeps its traditions while imagining the fireworks style of the future.
For 2027, the event aims to create a new kind of value, shifting from "watching fireworks in Japan" to "visiting Japan to watch these fireworks." It hopes to become a new reason for people in Japan and abroad to visit Mt. Fuji in spring.
Event Overview
- Event name: The ZEKKEI Fireworks 'Mt.Fuji' 2027 – Fugaku Sakura Glow
- Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027 (held rain or shine; canceled in case of severe weather)
- Venue: Special venue at Fujiten Resort (ふじてんリゾート), Narusawa Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture (on the grounds of Mt. Fuji's 1st station)
- Doors open / start: Doors open at 4:00 PM (parking opens at about 3:00 PM, planned). The show starts at 6:30 PM (planned).
- Official website: https://the-zekkeihanabi.com/mt-fuji/
- Organizer: The ZEKKEI Fireworks Executive Committee (Fuji Kanko Development Co., Ltd. and the Nihon no Hanabi Promotion Association, 日本のはなび振興協会)
Tickets
All prices include tax. A ticket is required for children aged 4 and older.
| Seat type | Single | Pair | Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum VIP Seat | ¥300,000 per seat | - | - |
| Mt. Fuji VIP Seat | ¥150,000 per seat | ¥250,000 for 2 seats | ¥400,000 for 4 seats |
| Zekkei Photographer Seat | ¥80,000 per seat | - | - |
| Premium Seat | ¥70,000 per seat | ¥115,000 for 2 seats | ¥220,000 for 4 seats |
| Green Seat | ¥45,000 per seat | ¥75,000 for 2 seats | ¥140,000 for 4 seats |
- Parking ticket: ¥5,000 per vehicle
Highlights
1. Japan's Top Fireworks Artisans Gather at World Heritage Mt. Fuji
The ZEKKEI Fireworks is described as the only fireworks festival held on the grounds of Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage site.
The "BIG5" artisans, 磯谷煙火店, 紅屋青木煙火店, 齊木煙火本店, 北日本花火興業, and 菊屋小幡花火店, have won numerous awards in Japan and abroad, including the Prime Minister's Award. The event offers a rare chance to see not only each company's own fireworks but also a joint performance by all five.
2. A Spectacular View From Anywhere, Without Crowds, With Only 3,000 Seats on Grounds for Over 10,000 People
All seats are paid, and parking is available. With only 3,000 seats on grounds that can hold more than 10,000 people, visitors can watch the fireworks with peace of mind, without traffic jams, crowds, or the need to save a spot.
Recently, attitudes among fireworks audiences have been changing. Rather than simply going to a venue and watching, more people want to turn the fireworks into a stress-free, special experience. In this space, where a distinct view can be enjoyed from any area or seat, visitors can feel the power of the fireworks with all five senses. The experience combines visual beauty with the sound and vibration of the fireworks.
The event promises an exceptional night devoted entirely to fireworks, with views that can only be seen here.
The Five Fireworks Artisans of "BIG5"
磯谷煙火店 (Isogai Enka) – Master of Mikawa Fireworks (140 Years Since Founding)
Based in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, the home of "Mikawa fireworks" (三河花火), this long-established company was founded in 1887 (Meiji 20). It continues to create new fireworks productions, such as melody fireworks (メロディー花火) and dramatic hanabi (ドラマチックハナビ).
- Omagari National Fireworks Competition (大曲全国花火競技大会): Prime Minister's Award
- Omagari National Fireworks Competition: placed in the top ranks for more than 20 consecutive years, plus many other awards
紅屋青木煙火店 (Beniya Aoki Enka) – A Top Runner in the Fireworks Industry (111 Years Since Founding)
The company has won the Prime Minister's Award twice, at both the Omagari National Fireworks Competition ("Omagari no Hanabi") and the Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition (土浦全国花火競技大会). It has developed a variety of original fireworks, including Yae-shin Henka-giku (八重芯変化菊) and palm-type shells (ヤシ).
Its "uchiage hanabi" (launched fireworks), whose production value is among the highest in Japan, was designated a Traditional Craft of Nagano Prefecture in 2019.
- Omagari National Fireworks Competition: Prime Minister's Award
- Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition: Prime Minister's Award, plus many other awards
北日本花火興業 (Kitanihon Hanabi Kogyo) – A Pioneer of Character Fireworks (127 Years Since Founding)
Based in Daisen City (Omagari), Akita Prefecture, this long-established fireworks company was founded in 1899 (Meiji 32). Its fireworks combine the traditional skills cultivated through the Omagari fireworks with the latest ideas.
The company is known as a "genius of shaped fireworks" (型物花火の天才), which draw characters and other designs in the night sky through the precise blending and arrangement of gunpowder. It is also a leading figure in establishing the "Sozo Hanabi" (創造花火) style, which synchronizes fireworks launches with music.
- Omagari National Fireworks Competition: Prime Minister's Award
- In 2024, its representative, Mr. Konno, received the "Gendai no Meiko" (現代の名工) award
齊木煙火本店 (Saiki Enka Honten) – Inheritor of Traditional Skills and Originator of Koshu Fireworks (126 Years Since Founding)
Founded in 1901 (Meiji 34). "Koshu fireworks" (甲州花火) were certified as a local traditional craft of Yamanashi Prefecture in March 2023. Its original firework Seireika (聖礼花, SEIREIKA) has been highly rated at competitions.
- Ise Jingu Dedication National Fireworks Festival (伊勢神宮奉納全国花火大会): Winner
- Sumida River Fireworks Festival (隅田川花火大会): Winner, plus many other awards
菊屋小幡花火店 (Kikuya Obata Hanabi) – Heir to a Master Craftsman's Lineage and Craftsman of Joshu (155 Years Since Founding)
Founded in 1872 (Meiji 5). The company has achieved the feat of winning the Prime Minister's Award as a parent-and-child pair across two generations, together with its previous head, and has handled the oldest fireworks festival in Gunma Prefecture through successive generations.
- Omagari National Fireworks Competition: Prime Minister's Award
- Lake Suwa National New Fireworks Competition (諏訪湖全国新作花火競技大会): Winner, plus many other awards
The Idea Behind The ZEKKEI Fireworks 'Mt.Fuji'
The series carries the concept of "the best fireworks at Japan's most iconic scenic spots." It is a spring fireworks entertainment event that aims to deliver top-class scenery. In October 2020, it started as the first fireworks festival in Japan, and the only one in the world, held on the grounds of Mt. Fuji, a World Heritage site. The event brought together the BIG5, five of the artisans considered among the best in Japan's world-class fireworks technology. In a spacious venue that can hold more than 10,000 people but offers only 3,000 limited seats, it created a "total-sensory fireworks festival" (完全感覚花火大会) to be felt with all five senses. The organizers plan to keep sharing the appeal of fireworks and their new value with the world.
