The season of fireworks festivals that brighten up Hokkaido's summer is coming. Here we will introduce you to all the information about the fireworks festivals that will create summer memories!

July 2024 (in order of date)

This sea festival is held on Kamome Island, a beautiful small island beloved by many people as a symbol of Esashi. In addition to the usual stage events such as singing shows and traditional performing arts, there are also booths where you can enjoy the flavors of Esashi.

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This year marks the 12th anniversary of the event, and 22,000 fireworks will be launched into the sky along with a mix of fireworks, music, lighting, and flames. The fireworks launched by the nationally famous "Nihonbashi Marutamaya" and "Beniya Aoki Fireworks" are a wonderful light art that will brighten up the summer.

To commemorate the Fighters' 50th anniversary, over 6,000 fireworks will be set off to accompany the entrance music and footage of legendary players. The fireworks can be viewed from inside the ESCON Field after the game ends, with the roof open, and the atmosphere will be livened up by the special 50th anniversary production.

This is a major event held in Hamatonbetsu Town with the aim of connecting people with nature at Lake Kutcharo, the northernmost wetland registered under the Ramsar Convention in Japan, where many migratory birds come to rest their wings. It is a water log crossing race and various other events, attracting many people. The beautiful fireworks that light up the lake are also popular.

You can enjoy fireworks and food in the natural surroundings of the National Takino Suzuran Hillside Park on the outskirts of Sapporo. In addition to craft beer and BBQ, there are also many stage events and raffles. There is also an auto camping site, so you can camp while enjoying the fireworks.

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The third annual Memurocho Fireworks Festival "Kanon" was launched by volunteers who wanted to revive the local fireworks festival that had disappeared and to create memories for children. Food and drink booths will be set up at the venue, and stage events will also be held. The eve of the festival will also feature a beer garden and karaoke competition.

The Hakodate Port Fireworks Festival, which began in commemoration of the establishment of Marine Day, is now one of the three major fireworks festivals in Hakodate, and is a popular fireworks festival that heralds the arrival of summer in Hakodate. This year's theme is "Cinema under the Stars." Hakodate Port will be transformed into a giant movie theater, and various performances will liven up the venue.

On the first day, there will be a junior concert and the traditional "Sennin Odori" dance that parades through the city. On the second day, there will be a "boat rowing race" that you can enjoy. The nighttime fireworks display will color the finale of Nemuro's short summer and the festival.

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The Ebetsu Fireworks are characterized by a competition between Japanese fireworks makers. You can watch the fireworks from up close from the venue seats. There are also plans for stage events and food trucks to open at the venue.

This is one of the fireworks festivals representing the Furano area, with around 7,000 fireworks launched into the sky. The fireworks seen in the setting of the lavender fields in full bloom have a beauty unlike any other fireworks festival, and the impact is even more intense when viewed from the slopes of the surrounding hills.

"Kuki" refers to the large schools of herring that come to spawn, and this festival is held to commemorate the past when the area prospered from herring fishing. There is also a taste corner where you can enjoy local seafood, and events you can participate in such as "All-you-can-eat sea urchins and scallops," and the fireworks you can watch while looking out over Benten Island on the coast are very impressive.

The colorful flames paint the night sky, and the fireworks reflecting off the black, shining, mirror-like surface of the sea brightly light up the summer night sky. This fireworks festival held in a seaside town is also recommended as a combination with swimming and camping.

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Teshio Town's largest event, named after the town's specialty, shijimi clams. In addition to the usual all-you-can-eat shijimi clams, food trucks, stage events, and local product sales, the Teshio River will be lit up with fireworks, music, and laser light shows.

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This event is held as the finale of the historic "Hidaka Tree Spirit Festival," which gives thanks to the trees of the forest and the legendary dragon as its guardian. Approximately 2,500 fireworks will be launched into the sky, beautifully lighting up the summer night as the festival continues.

This fireworks festival is popular among Sapporo residents as a seasonal event that heralds the arrival of summer in Sapporo. The fireworks launched from Toyohira River are divided into three parts, each with a different atmosphere. Approximately 4,000 fireworks, including star mines and elaborate creative fireworks, will light up the night sky.

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You can enjoy fresh seafood, such as squid, shrimp, and scallops, that are unique to this fishing town, along with beer. You can also watch the fireworks up close from the fishing port, and experience the powerful sound and light of over 700 fireworks, including star mines.

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The Chitose City Fireworks Festival, a seasonal event that colors the summer in Chitose, will be renovated this year and the venue will be changed to the Ground Self-Defense Force Kita-Chitose Garrison, and for the first time, No. 4 fireworks, which are larger and more expansive than usual, will be introduced. In addition, about 2,800 fireworks, mainly star mines, are scheduled to be launched in four parts.

The Otaru Ushio Festival, which represents summer in Otaru, was started as an opportunity to pass on Otaru's history and culture to the next generation and to pray for the development of Otaru. The city center is lively with the "Ushio Furekomi" (dance parade) and stalls, and the main fireworks display attracts many local residents and tourists.

This is the biggest event in Shintotsukawa where the whole town enjoys the short summer. The popular event is the Mud Bridge Championship, where participants slide along a roller conveyor used for sorting agricultural produce and compete to see who can get closest to a pool of mud. The fireworks display is held on the eve of the festival, along with a beer party.

This traditional summer festival, which represents Onuma, began as a memorial service for those who drowned in the lake. It is bustling with events and outdoor stalls, and the "Memorial Lantern Floating" event, which anyone can participate in, is a fantastical sight. The fireworks are reflected on the lake's surface like large flowers, and the beauty of the event is captivating.

This festival is held on Rishiri Island, located about two hours by ferry from Wakkanai. It is held in two locations, Oniwaki and Sagidomari, but the fireworks display is held in conjunction with the Oniwaki area. It can be seen up close from Oniwaki Port, and the surface of the sea is vividly colored.

August 2024 (in order of date)

A large-scale festival held in Tomakomai every summer. Stage events, a citizen dance parade through the city center, and a marching festival liven up the city of Tomakomai. The "Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks", which livens up the port festival, are held in the fishing port district, and the fireworks launched against the backdrop of the pitch-black sea are a spectacular sight.

Fresh seafood that can only be found in a port town is lined up, and there are also character shows and various stage events. It is a summer festival that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. As the name suggests, the excitement of the festival, which is like a "wave," and the fireworks display will heat up the summer in Iwanai Town.

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Nakatonbetsu Town is popular for its "45th Degree Latitude Shibare Festival" held in the winter, but this festival is what gets the whole town excited in the summer. Events include the All-Japan Water Balloon Catching Championship, bingo games, a marathon, and a town sports festival, and the excitement reaches a climax with a fireworks display.

This festival started with hand-held fireworks by volunteers from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is now a summer event in Niseko Town where about 1,500 fireworks are set off. There is time for children to enjoy hand-held fireworks as well, making it a fireworks festival that can be enjoyed by both adults and children, while retaining the flavor of a small hometown.

This is a major event held in Ashibetsu, the "village where stars fall," where you can enjoy events and gourmet food. At the festival's finale, about 5,000 fireworks are launched, synchronized with laser beams and music. They dance in the starry sky of Ashibetsu, and the venue is enveloped in a fantastical space.

This is a major event that colors the short summer in the northernmost city. The first icebreaker used in the Antarctic observation in the homeland of the Sakhalin Huskies Taro and Jiro was the "Sōya", and the festival has continued since its name was associated with the Antarctic. In addition to the fireworks display, the festival is livened up by two dances that represent Wakkanai: the "Hokkai Teppen Odori" and the "Antarctic Odori".

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Misakidai Park, a tourist spot in Hatsuyamabetsu, is a vast park where you can also enjoy camping. It also has hot spring accommodation and an observatory, and is registered as a roadside station. The fireworks you can enjoy at this scenic spot, where you can see Rishiri Island, Teuri Island, and Yagishiri Island on the horizon, are exceptional.

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This festival is held in Higashikagura Town, adjacent to Asahikawa City, and is unique to the "town of flowers." There are many flower-related events, such as a giveaway of flower seedlings on a first-come, first-served basis, and a flower parade in which townspeople march to the tune of the "Hana no Machi Ondo." There are also outdoor stalls, a "townspeople musical performance," a face-in sign competition, and a singing stage, and at night, fireworks and laser shows light up the night sky with flowers.

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This is the largest fireworks festival in the northern Hokkaido area, held in Rumoi City. In addition to events such as stage attractions, the fireworks can be seen up close in the water and the beautiful fireworks reflected on the sea surface are dynamic. After enjoying the sunset over the Sea of Japan, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan," you can enjoy the fireworks festival.

It is also popular as Hokkaido's largest fireworks festival, attracting approximately 200,000 visitors, making it a major summer event. The highly entertaining show, which combines fireworks, music, and lighting, is popular and captivates visitors. At the finale, the traditional Nishiki Kamuro fireworks fill the night sky, bringing the festival to a fantastic close.

This is the largest festival in Shikabe Town, and everyone from children to adults can enjoy games and stage shows. The fireworks display that marks the climax of the festival is the largest in southern Hokkaido, and the fireworks launched near the fishing port are spectacular. Approximately 3,400 star mines and special fireworks will paint the night sky in a spectacular display.

This fireworks display will be held during the "Fighters Super Summer Festival" event, and after the match, over 6,000 fireworks will light up the night sky with the roof open. The dynamic production and music synchronized with the fireworks will turn the field into a dance floor-like space, sure to get the crowd excited.

The night view from Otaru's Tenguyama is popular as one of the "Three Great Night Views of Hokkaido," and the fireworks that unfold along with the night view from the mountaintop are spectacular. There is also a ropeway in operation, so access is good and you can easily enjoy the luxurious scenery of the night view and fireworks.

September 2024 (in order of date)

The fireworks festival, previously known as the "Hokkaido Moerenuma Artistic Fireworks", will be renamed the "Hokkaido Artistic Fireworks". The fireworks, set off by the country's best fireworks artists, will be of unparalleled beauty, elevating traditional fireworks festivals to the level of art. You can enjoy world-class fireworks entertainment.

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This will be the first fireworks display to be held at the Sapporo Dome. Margo, a fireworks manufacturer that won the top prize at the 2022 National Fireworks Competition, is scheduled to display star mines and other fireworks. Approximately 18,000 fireworks will be launched in time with music from the outdoor seating area that can accommodate 16,000 people.

This is the biggest event in Kushiro city, and it brings the end of summer to a spectacular start. "Donpaku" was named after the "don" sound of the fireworks and the act of eating delicious food. The highlight of the event is not only the delicious food stalls and events, but also the largest fireworks display in Hokkaido, measuring 3 shakudama.

Long-run event

This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the fireworks festival, which is held every night on the lake. The fireworks are set off on boats moving around the lake, so you can see the whole of Toyako Onsen town. Enjoying the fireworks while soaking in the hot springs is a unique experience at Toyako Onsen.

This fireworks display is held in Jigokudani, the source of Noboribetsu Onsen, a popular hot spring spot in Hokkaido. The highlight is the spectacular sight of the "Yukijin" hot spring gods living in Jigokudani unleashing powerful demon fireworks into the night sky like an eruption. The hand-held fireworks, which are meant to pray for the happiness of all people and protection from disaster, shoot up to a height of 8 meters, drawing roars of excitement from the crowd.

A fireworks festival is held during the summer vacation period at Rusutsu Resort, a popular amusement park and a variety of activities to enjoy. 1,200 fireworks are set off in time with music, creating a fantastical and dynamic collaboration of sound and light that is very popular.

*Each event may be subject to change or cancellation, so please check the official website before participating.

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