Why You Should Visit
A major early-summer festival in Aioi. In 2026, the eve fireworks take place on Saturday, May 30, followed by Peron boat races, the street parade, stage events, and fair-style programs on Sunday, May 31. The event continues beyond the 100th anniversary of Peron racing in Aioi.
Essentials
- location
- Aioi Bay (in front of Port Park), Aioi Civic Gymnasium parking area, Chuo-dori and nearby venues
- period
- May 30, 2026 (Sat) - May 31, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- Varies by program
- cost
- Free admission (paid supporter seats available for the eve fireworks)
- access
- About a 20-minute walk from JR Aioi Station. As the area gets very crowded, public transportation such as JR is recommended.
- NOTE
- 【Eve Fireworks】Sat, May 30 from 19:50 to 20:40 at Aioi Bay, with about 5,000 fireworks. The starting signal is at 19:30.
【Land Events on May 31】The parade runs 11:00-13:00, stage events 9:50-15:00, and the fair-style plaza 10:00-15:00.
【Water Events on May 31】The Tenpaku mikoshi sea procession starts at 9:00, the women's final is at 14:55, the men's final at 15:15, and the winning run at 15:30.
【Parking】Designated paid parking on May 30 costs 1,000 yen, while some free parking is available on May 31. Real-time availability is posted on the official website. (Official site)
【Visitor Notices】Drones are prohibited inside the festival area. Visitors wearing tokko-fuku are also not admitted.
【Other Programs】Sports events, exhibitions, the Aioi Nagisa Short Film Festival, marine sports, and Peron live events are also planned.
FAQ
When is the Aioi Peron Festival 2026 held?
The eve fireworks are on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and the main Peron races and parade take place on Sunday, May 31.
How many fireworks are planned?
About 5,000 fireworks are planned over Aioi Bay. Launch time is 19:50-20:40, with the starting signal at 19:30.
Is parking available?
Yes. Designated paid parking on Saturday, May 30 costs 1,000 yen, and selected sites are free on Sunday, May 31. Check the official website for live availability.
What happens besides the fireworks?
On Sunday, May 31, the program includes Peron races, a street parade, stage events, a fair-style plaza, plus related programs such as sports events, exhibitions, a short film festival, marine sports, and Peron live performances.
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