When talking about Summer festivals in Hokkaido, you will never miss the firework festivals. There are many firework festivals held around Hokkaido in the summertime. Here is a Top 10 list of fireworks in Hokkaido ranking by locals.
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Things Before You Go
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Involved Japanese Little Bit
Since we are in Japan, why don’t we get closer to the culture?
- Firework – 花火 Hanabi
- Firework Festival – 花火大会 Hanabi Taikai
- Festival – まつり Matsuri
Summer Firework Festivals in Hokkaido
Due to covid-19, some festivals may cancel or change the date and time. Please check on the enclosed official websites before you go.
To see fireworks in Sapporo City [Click Here], in Hakodate City—Click here>>
Summer Firework Festivals in Hokkaido
Due to covid-19, some festivals may cancel or change the date and time. Would you please check on the enclosed official websites before you go?
No.1 Rusutsu Resort Summer Vacation Special Fireworks Festival (ルスツリゾート夏休みスペシャル花火大会)
One thousand two hundred fireworks collaborate with fantastic and dynamic sound and light.
Event Date: Late July-Late August
Venue: Rusutsu Resort
Address: 13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu, Abuta District, Hokkaido 048-1711, Japan
Parking: ¥500
Contact: +81-136-46-3331
Official Website [Click Here]
No.2 Lake Toyako Long Run Fireworks (洞爺湖ロングラン花火大会)
It is the most significant long-run firework display in Hokkaido. Spectacular fireworks show you can see from everywhere.
Event Date: Late April-Late October
Venue: Lake Toya hot-spring lakeside
Address: 142 Toyakoonsen, Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido 049-5721
Parking: Free
Contact: +81-142-75-2446 (Toyakoko Onsen Tourism Association)
Official Website [Click Here]
No.3 Bankei Summer Fireworks Festival (ばんけい夏祭 大花火大会)
Its venue at Bankei Ski Resort with a variety of fireworks.
Event Date: Early August
Address: 410 Bankei, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0945, Japan
Parking: ¥1000/Car
Contact: +81-11-641-0071 (Sapporo Bankei Ski Area)
Official Website [Click Here]
No.4 Demon Fireworks in the Valley of Hell (地獄の谷の鬼花火)
Demon fireworks are held to pray for happiness. It’s lunch by the hot spring guardian god “Yukigami.”
Event Date: Early June-Late July
Venue: Jigokudani Observatory
Address: 無番地 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551
Parking: Available (Parking fee required)
Contact: 0143-84-3311
Official Website [Click Here]
No.5 Hokkaido Makomanai Music Fireworks Festival (真駒内花火大会)
It’s the largest fireworks display in Hokkaido. Honestly, I felt that this firework could only enjoy with paid seats. You can see the top-class fireworks if you have a paid seat, and otherwise, it won’t look great from the outside.
Event Date: Early July
Venue: Makomanai Park
Address: 3-1 Makomanaikoen, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0017
Parking: No
Contact: 011-841-8166
Official Website: Japanese Only [Click Here]
No.6 Fireworks in KAGURA (花火 in KAGURA)
It’s a summer specialty of Asahikawa.
Event Date: Mid August
Venue: Ryoshinkyouganhiroba Park
Address: 5 Chome-6-11 Kagura 6 Jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido 070-8006, Japan
Parking: Free
Contact: 0166-48-1651
Official Website: Japanese Only [Click Here]
No.7 Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival (あばしりオホーツク夏まつり花火大会)
It is spectacular to see the fireworks centring on large 2-meter circles.
Event Date: Mid July-Late July
Venue: West Breakwater / Hatiwa (the opposite of Abashiri Road Station Ryuhyo Kaido Abashiri)
Address: 2 Chome Kita 1 Johigashi, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0051
Parking: Free
Contact: 0152-43-3031
Official Website: Japanese Only [Click Here]
No.8 Noboribetsu Jigoku Matsuri (登別地獄まつり)
Noboribetsu Jigoku Matsuri is a three days festival. During the festival, the Japanese monster (Oni) will thump Taiko drums and dance together. It’s an enjoyable and memorable experience. And the fireworks will be displayed on the last day—one of my favourite fireworks.
Event Date: Last Saturday and Sunday of August
Venue: Noboribetsu Onsen Gokuraku Street, Sengen Park, Jigokudani, Special Stage
Address: 無番地 Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551
Parking: ¥500/Car
Contact: 0143-84-3311
Official Website [Click Here]
No.9 Kushiro Donpaku Fireworks Festival (釧路大漁どんぱく花火大会)
The highlight is the launch of the largest three-meter circle with a flowering diameter of about 600 meters. Besides, there are many food stalls, and you can enjoy the fireworks with delicious food. Moreover, an extensive collection of Kushiro craftsmen will be in the “Good taste live” stage!
Event Date: Early September-Mid September
Venue: Near the mouth of the Kushiro River
Address: 42°58’49.0″N 144°22’38.9″E
Parking: No
Contact: 0154-31-2728
Official Website: Japanese Only [Click Here]
No.10 Nakafurano Lavender Festival & Fireworks Festival (なかふらのラベンダーまつり＆花火大会)
The fireworks burst forth above the lavender field. Also, there is a performance by the brass band of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. The view is breathtaking, and the music is excellent.
Event Date: Mid July
Venue: Municipal Lavender Garden at Nakafurano Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido
Address: 1-41 Miyamachi, Nakafurano, Sorachi District, Hokkaido 071-0714
Parking: Available
Contact: 0167-39-3033
Official Website [Click Here]
Conclusion
There are more summer firework festivals in Hokkaido. I was impressed that the fireworks arts are fabulous. Hope to visit all of them. Oh, you can try the Yukata. (Japanese traditional summer clothes) Japanese usually wear Yukata to join summer festivals. It may be a remarkable experience for you.
In addition, there are a lot of summer activities to do in Hokkaido. [Click Here]
