Experience the Cool Nights Under the Stars at 'Hoshizora Summer Festival' 2025

Enjoy the Hoshizora Summer Festival 2025

The 'Hoshizora Summer Festival' will take place at the Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO in Chiyoda, Tokyo, from July 18 (Friday) to September 23 (Tuesday, national holiday) in 2025. This year, the festival celebrates its third installment after attracting around 100,000 visitors last year, promising a unique summer experience with the beauty of a starry sky combined with dazzling firework visuals.

What to Expect at the Hoshizora Summer Festival

This popular event offers guests an immersive experience with stunning imagery of fireworks and stars under the comfort of an air-conditioned dome. Visitors will get to indulge in special festival-themed drinks and delicious food such as 'Starry Bottled Drinks' and the unique 'Stardust Candy Apple.' Additionally, traditional summer festival games such as shooting galleries and lucky draws will be available to elevate the festive atmosphere.

A major highlight of this year’s event is a daily grand finale showcasing actual footage from the renowned 'Nagaoka Fireworks Festival 2024,' one of Japan's top three fireworks festivals. This special visual performance will take place at 6:45 PM for about ten minutes, providing an unforgettable experience only found at this festival.

Free Admission and Flexible Access

The 'Hoshizora Summer Festival' is free to enter, allowing guests to come and go as they please. Inside the planetarium’s DOME1, attendees can enjoy alternating visuals of a captivating starry sky and lively firework displays, all while escaping the summer heat in a cool environment. The dome is also a perfect backdrop for capturing stunning photos of the festival's magic.

Delicious Treats to Enjoy

Enhancing the festive vibe, the festival offers a range of exclusive food and beverage options, perfect for sharing on social media. With a total of seven exclusive items, festival-goers will find treats like:

- Firework Float for ¥850
- Starry Bottle Drinks (Blue/Pink Ramune) for ¥1,500
- Stardust Candy Apple for ¥850
- Full Moon Jelly for ¥500
- Okonomiyaki Stick for ¥600
- Whirligig Waffle for ¥500
- Water Balloon Daifuku for ¥850 (limited quantity)

Guests can purchase these items within the dome and savor them while enjoying the beautifully curated ambiance, making it an ideal spot for photo ops.

Fun and Games Await

In addition to refreshments, various games are on offer, such as:

- Target Shooting with themed planets as targets where participants can win attractive prizes depending on their performance.
- A Lucky Draw with luxurious prizes, exclusive to adults, including high-value accommodation coupons and unique items worth up to ¥30,000.
- A special star scooping game for those looking for a unique challenge.

All visitors who enjoy a planetarium feature will receive a chance to enter a free lottery hosted in DOME2. Simply scan the 2D code to participate, with results available instantly!

Special Benefits for Yukata Wearers

Guests who come in traditional summer wear such as yukata will enjoy additional perks, such as complimentary game plays at the shooting gallery.

Exciting Collaborations and Events

Throughout the festival duration, additional collaboration events and activities will also take place to further enhance the summer festival atmosphere. Stay tuned for announcements on the official website for the latest details!

Festival Details

- Event Duration: July 18 (Friday) - September 23 (Tuesday, national holiday), 2025
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (may vary on event days)
- Location: Konica Minolta Planetarium TOKYO, DOME1 (Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo)
- Sponsors: Assertive Inc., Take-Up Inc.
- Official Website: Konica Minolta Planetarium