On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival, a summer tradition in Sapporo, will be held. The event is now eagerly awaited by many citizens as "the only free fireworks display held on the Toyohira River". This time, we will introduce the highlights of the fireworks display, as well as information on recommended viewing spots. We will introduce the highlights of the fireworks display, as well as recommended viewing spots.

The Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival is a well-known fireworks festival among citizens, known as the "Toyohira River Fireworks Festival. In the past, there were a number of fireworks displays launched over the Toyohira River in Sapporo, but since 2010, this "Doshin-UHB Fireworks Display" has been the only one. Approximately 4,000 fireworks will light up the night sky of Sapporo.

In 2024, the festival will consist of three parts: "Summer Night Carnival," "Dreaming Night," and "Grand Finale. Each part will feature a different themed fireworks display to enthrall the audience. The grand finale, in particular, is a spectacular fireworks display that is launched all at once.

The main viewing spots are along the banks of the Toyohira River from Toyohira Bridge to Minami 19-jo Bridge. The Odori side of the riverbed from Nakajima-Koen Station on the Namboku Subway Line or Horohira Bridge, which is closer to the launch site, is usually crowded every year due to its popularity. Conversely, the Toyohira-ku side between Minami-Ohashi and Horohira-bashi Bridge is usually less crowded than the Odori side.

We will also introduce some view spots where you can see the fireworks from afar. From high-rise towers such as the Sapporo TV Tower and JR Tower, you can enjoy the fireworks along with the night view of Sapporo. You can also view the fireworks from the Munich Bridge, Asahiyama Memorial Park, and Mt.

No parking is available, so please use public transportation to get there. In addition, due to expected congestion at Nakajima-Koen Station and Horohirabashi Station on the Namboku Line, there will be a "regulated entry" to guide visitors around the area from a certain time, and a straight line from the stations to the riverbed area will not be possible. When using the subway, please consider using "Hosui-Susukino Station" or "Gakuen-mae Station" on the Toho Line or "Nakajima Station" on the Nanboku Line, although it will be slightly farther.

Traffic regulations will be enforced around the Toyohira River on the day of the event. Traffic regulations will be in effect from around 18:00 to 22:30, and Toyohira Bridge, Minami 19-jo Ohashi, Kikusui Asahiyama Koen Dori, Minami 7-jo Ohashi, etc. will be closed to traffic. For detailed regulation information, please check in advance.

The "Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival" is a symbolic event of Sapporo's summer. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy approximately 4,000 fireworks for free. Please check the information on access to the venue and traffic regulations in advance to enjoy the event smoothly.