Ichikawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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The firework festivals always start with a bang. The Ichikawa Shimin Noryo Firework Festival (also known as Edogawa Firework Festival from the otherside of the river) is one of the most popular and largest firework festivals in the greater Tokyo area, launching 14 thousand fireworks for everyone to enjoy. Every year they bringing in a crowd of approx. 490 thousand people on the Ichikawa side of the river (Chiba), and another 900 thousand people on the Edogawa ward side (Tokyo). So it's pretty crowded but completely worth it if you like festivals, fireworks, and/or have never seen either in Japan before! But even if you miss this one (first Sat of August every year), in the summer there are firework festivals in various places around the greater Tokyo area (and other cities throughout Japan) every weekend, so just find one that fits your schedule and enjoy! :) Closest station to the Ichikawa side of the river: Ichikawa Station on the JR Sobu line
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江戸川左岸、河原水門
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4 out of 5
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Popular places to visit

Colton Plaza

During your visit to Ichikawa, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Colton Plaza. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.

Colton Plaza

Arimino Course

Explore the great outdoors at Arimino Course, a lovely green space in Ichikawa. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

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Ichikawa City Zoo

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who call Ichikawa City Zoo home during your trip to Ichikawa? Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Ichikawa City Zoo

Ichikawa Manyo Botanical Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Ichikawa Manyo Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Ichikawa. Visit the temples and shops in this vibrant area.

Ichikawa Manyo Botanical Garden

Hokekyō-ji Temple

Hokekyō-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Ichikawa, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this vibrant area.

Hokekyō-ji Temple

Ichikawa-Sekisho

Learn about the local history of Ichikawa with a stop at Ichikawa-Sekisho. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.

Ichikawa-Sekisho

Activities

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