[August 2025 Edition] 10 Recommended Fireworks Festivals in Hokkaido for Summer Vacation and Obon Outings!|Domingo

[August 2025 Edition] 10 Recommended Fireworks Festivals in Hokkaido for Summer Vacation and Obon Outings!

This summer, Hokkaido is packed with exciting fireworks displays that will light up the night sky! There are plenty of noteworthy fireworks displays, including the Hakodate Port Festival, which will be set off to the music of GLAY, the 10,000 fireworks at Sapporo Bankei, and the first-ever Otaru Takashima Fireworks. We've carefully selected some of the best fireworks displays in Hokkaido, perfect for summer vacation or Obon outings.

EVNET 1 Fireworks set to GLAY's music will also be on display at the "Hakodate Port Festival - 70th Doushin Fireworks Festival, Commemorating the 166th Anniversary of the Port's Opening" (Hakodate City)

Hakodate Port Festival

The Hakodate Port Festival, a representative summer event in Hakodate, is the city's biggest festival, attracting a lot of attention. The 70th Doushin Fireworks Display, held on the first day of the festival, is a five-part program. Various fireworks, including wide star mines, impressive shakudama fireworks, special fireworks, and underwater fireworks, are launched in time with music, and in the third part, fireworks are launched in time with the music of the local Hakodate rock band GLAY.

Fireworks Date and Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, 7:45 PM - 8:50 PM *The event will proceed even if it rains lightly. If it is stormy, the event will be postponed to the 5th (Tuesday). *The Hakodate Port Festival will be held from August 1st (Friday) to August 5th (Tuesday) ■Fireworks location: Hakodate Port area (launch location: Green Island) See details of the "Hakodate Port Festival Commemorating the 166th Anniversary of the Port's Opening" on Domingo

EVNET 2 The 70th Tomakomai Port Festival - Tomami's Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks, set off against the backdrop of the Tomakomai sea (Tomakomai City)

Tomakomai Port Festival

The "Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks" is held in the fishing port district and adds excitement to the Tomakomai Port Festival, which is held every summer. The fireworks, set off against the backdrop of the pitch-black sea, are truly a sight to behold.

Fireworks Date and Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 7:00 PM *The 70th Tomakomai Port Festival will be held from August 1st (Friday) to 3rd (Sunday) ■Fireworks location: Shiomicho Fishing Port District West Square (Shiomicho 2-chome, Tomakomai City) For details and maps of the 70th Tomakomai Port Festival, please click here.

EVNET 3 Approximately 10,000 fireworks at Sapporo Bankei Forest "16th Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display" (Sapporo City)

Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display

This fireworks festival takes place at Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort, which is bustling with skiers and snowboarders in the winter. During the day, there are food trucks, festivals, street performances, and music festivals. At night, approximately 10,000 fireworks sparkle in the Bankei night sky.

Fireworks Date and Time: Saturday, August 2, 2025, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM *The main fireworks display will begin at 7:45 PM ■Price: Admission ticket: Adults 5,000 yen / Elementary school students 3,000 yen ■Fireworks location: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) See details of the "16th Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks Display" on Domingo

EVNET 4 Colorful fireworks launched over Tokachi Port "69th Tokachi Port Festival - 35th Tokachi Port Marine Fireworks Display" (Hiroo Town)

Tokachi Port Festival

This festival features spectacular fireworks that can only be enjoyed at Tokachi Port, a port in Hiroo Town. Its famous features include Chinese fireworks that are launched up close and gorgeous underwater fireworks that look like flowers blooming on the surface of the sea. Other attractions include Yosakoi Soran dance performances, taiko drumming, food stalls, a sea breeze sauna festival, and events for children, making this Tokachi summer festival perfect for an outing with your family or partner.

Fireworks Date and Time: August 2nd (Sat) 7:30pm - 8:30pm *The 69th Tokachi Port Festival will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:00 to 21:00. ■Fireworks location: Tokachi Port Pier No. 4 (6-chome, Kaisho-mae, Hiroo-cho, Hiroo-gun) See details of the 69th Tokachi Port Festival and the 35th Tokachi Port Fireworks Display on Domingo

EVNET 5 Approximately 5,000 fireworks are launched over Iwanai Port at the "Iwanai Doto Festival" (Iwanai Town)

The Unspoken Raging Festival

The Iwanai Doto Festival is a port town-style festival featuring a variety of fresh seafood, music, dance, and other stage events. The fireworks display, which begins at 8:00 PM on the second day, will feature approximately 5,000 fireworks set off over Iwanai Port.

Fireworks Date and Time: August 2nd (Sat) 8:00pm - 8:30pm *In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, the 3rd (Sunday). *The "Iwanai Doto Festival" will be held on August 2nd (Sat) from 12:00 to 21:30 and on August 3rd (Sun) from 10:00 to 20:00 ■Fireworks venue: Iwanai Regional Cultural Center, West Special Venue (51-7 Bandai, Iwanai-cho, Iwanai-gun) See details of "Iwanai Doto Matsuri" on Domingo

EVNET 6 First held in 2025! Otaru Takashima Fireworks to be revived after 5 years "1st Otaru Takashima Fireworks" (Otaru City)

Otaru Takashima Fireworks

The first "Otaru Takashima Fireworks" will be held this year, five years after the "Takashima Fishing Port Summer Fireworks Festival" that once brightened up the summer in Takashima, Otaru. This new fireworks festival is being held in response to requests to "see fireworks in Takashima again." Approximately 4,000 fireworks are planned to be launched, including underwater fireworks and fireworks with prayers for the dead and a good catch.

Fireworks Date and Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025. Doors open from 2:00 PM. Fireworks launch scheduled for 8:00 PM. *In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, the 10th (Sunday). ■Fireworks location: Otaru City Public Local Wholesale Market Wharf (in front of the Nihonfunmae bus stop, 1-2-5 Takashima, Otaru City) See details of the "1st Otaru Takashima Fireworks" on Domingo

EVNET 7 The finale, the Kinkan fireworks, is worth seeing at the 73rd Katsumagi Fireworks Festival (Obihiro City)

Katsumago Fireworks Festival

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

Fireworks Date and Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 7:20 PM *In the event of bad weather, the event will be postponed to the following day, the 14th (Thursday). If the weather is bad on the 14th (Thursday), the event will be postponed to the 16th (Saturday). ■Price: Paid seats and free numbered tickets available only to residents of the Tokachi region are no longer available. ■Fireworks venue: Special venue on the Tokachi River riverbank (Higashi 2-jo Kita 3-chome, Obihiro City) See details of the 73rd Katsumegaki Fireworks Festival on Domingo

EVNET 8 A small fireworks display will also be held on the first day at the 24th Mikasa Kitakai Bon Dance Festival (Mikasa City)

Mikasa Kitakai Bon Dance

Mikasa's famous Bon Odori festival, where live singing and music reverberate from an 8-meter-tall tower, is also a highlight with its fireworks. On the first day, Wednesday the 13th, a "small fireworks display" will be held from 6:45 PM, and on the final day, Friday the 15th, a summer fireworks display will be held from 7:00 PM, followed by a finale fireworks display at 8:30 PM.

■Fireworks Date and Time: ・Small Fireworks Festival: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:45 PM ・Summer Fireworks Festival: Friday, August 15, 2025, from 7:00 PM ・Finale Fireworks: Friday, August 15, 2025, 8:30 PM *The 24th Mikasa Hokkai Bon Dance will be held on August 13th (Wed) and 14th (Thu) from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and on August 15th (Fri) from 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM. ■Fireworks location: Central Park (1 Saiwai-cho, Mikasa City) See details of the 24th Mikasa Kitakai Basin Dance on Domingo

EVNET 9 Fireworks display held at Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen "60th Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Display" (Hakodate City)

Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Festival

This fireworks display combines the fireworks of fishing boats floating in the Tsugaru Strait with the fireworks. Don't miss the unique fireworks, such as the squid-shaped ones, which are so characteristic of Hakodate. In addition to the power of the fireworks seen by the sea, the view of the lights of the inn district and the fireworks by the sea seen from Yukawa Fishing Port is also highly recommended and truly Hakodate-like.

Fireworks Date and Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 7:40 PM *The event will be postponed in the event of bad weather. ■Fireworks location: Downstream of Matsukura River (near Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, 3-1-15 Yukawa-cho, Hakodate City) See details of the 60th Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Festival on Domingo

EVNET 10 Enjoy the musical performance at "Doushin Mountain Fireworks ~ Sky Art Night Sapporo" (Sapporo City)

Doushin Mountain Fireworks

A music-linked fireworks event to be enjoyed in the natural surroundings of Sapporo. The powerful fireworks that are launched at close range create a fantastical atmosphere. There are various ways to view the fireworks, such as an area where you can enjoy a barbecue without bringing anything, and a terrace area with free drinks. There will also be a food truck area so you can enjoy gourmet food as well.

Fireworks Date and Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 Doors open at 4:00 PM / Fireworks to start at 7:30 PM ■Price: General viewing ticket (free access to the lawn area) 3,850 yen *Free for elementary school students and younger *Other ticket types available ■Fireworks location: Sapporo Bankei Ski Resort (410 Bankei, Chuo-ku, Sapporo) See details of "Doushin Mountain Fireworks ~ Sky Art Night Sapporo" on Domingo

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