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2026 Summer Festival & Fireworks Calendar: Dates and Access Guide (from your Tokyo guide)

2026年 夏祭り&花火大会カレンダー:日程と行き方(東京在住の案内人より)

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食事 · Food At a festival

“Is it cash only?”

Genkin dake desu ka?

Festival food stalls are almost always cash only — bring plenty of coins, not cards.▶ 9:23

食事 · Food At a festival

“One of these, please.”

Kore o hitotsu kudasai.

Point at what you want at a yatai stall and keep small change ready — most stalls take cash only.▶ 9:23

買い物 · Shopping At a festival

“Can I still buy paid seats?”

Yūryō-seki wa mada kaemasu ka?

Good festival and fireworks seats go on sale in May–June and sell out 1–2 months ahead.▶ 9:54

買い物 · Shopping At a festival

“Do I need a reservation?”

Yoyaku wa hitsuyō desu ka?

On festival days, seats and yukata rentals fill by morning — reserve before you go.▶ 9:54

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