Sapporo & Hokkaido Fireworks 2025-2026: Year-Round Calendar of 30+ Festivals with Dates & Access
Sapporo is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido and has developed as the economic and cultural center of the region. Throughout Sapporo city, historical buildings, modern commercial facilities, and restaurants serving seafood caught in nearby waters are scattered throughout, making it a popular tourist destination.
Despite being a major city with a population of over 1.9 million residents, Sapporo is known as an area where urban and natural environments coexist, as you can enjoy abundant nature just a short distance from the city center. Against the backdrop of vast natural landscapes, various Sapporo Fireworks displays are held throughout the year, captivating many tourists. In this article, we will introduce the fireworks festivals held in Sapporo and surrounding areas.
List of Sapporo Fireworks Events for 2025 & 2026
| Fireworks Events | |
|---|---|
| Winter (December 2025–February 2026) |
・GREAT SKY ART Okurayama Winter Fireworks ・Rusutsu Resort Christmas Eve Fireworks Festival ・Rusutsu Resort New Year's Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Parade ・Star Festa 2025 in Atsuma ・Lake Toya Onsen Winter Fireworks 2026 |
| Spring–Summer | ・Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival ・Rusutsu Resort Golden Week Special Fireworks Festival ・Ebetsu Fireworks 2026 ・Takino Fireworks 2025 ・Hell Valley Demon Fireworks |
| Mid Summer (July–August) |
July ・Makomanai Fireworks Festival ・Bankei Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Display ・Doshin Yama Hanabi ~Sky Art Night Sapporo~ ・Nakafurano Lavender Festival & Fireworks Display ・Akabira Fire Festival Citizens' Fireworks Display ・Iwamizawa Saika Festival Fireworks Display ・Fukagawa Summer Festival Fireworks Display ・Tsukigata Summer Festival ・Otaru Ushio Festival Grand Fireworks Display ・Asahikawa Summer Festival Doshin Noryo Fireworks Display August ・Tomakomai Port Festival Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks ・Eniwa Sanshikai Noryo Fireworks Display ・Small Hometown Project "Tanabata Evening" Fireworks Display ・Tohma Banryu Festival ・Sunagawa Noryo Fireworks Display ・Takikawa Noryo Bon Odori Fireworks Festival ・Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori Noryo Fireworks Display ・Rusutsu Resort Summer Vacation Special Fireworks Festival ・Mukawa Jizo Festival |
| Autumn (September–November) |
・Hokkaido Art Fireworks ・HBA Special Night Doshin Autumn Fireworks ・Muroran Sky-Full Fireworks ・FIREWORKS illusion Iwamizawa Park Fireworks Display |
Winter Fireworks Events in the Sapporo Area in 2025
From here, we will introduce winter fireworks events held in the Sapporo area in 2025. Fireworks launched into the crisp winter air are said to appear more vivid than those in summer. Make sure to prepare well for the cold and enjoy the winter Sapporo Fireworks!
GREAT SKY ART Okurayama Winter Fireworks
Source:Official website
At GREAT SKY ART: Okurayama Winter Fireworks, you can enjoy beautiful fireworks synchronized with music at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium, which was the venue for the 1972 Winter Olympics.
The fireworks at GREAT SKY ART: Okurayama Winter Fireworks are characterized by being launched in 1/30-second intervals under computer control, with detailed calculations of flight time and afterglow. The fireworks dancing rhythmically to music against the backdrop of Sapporo's city nightscape are truly spectacular!
While the fireworks can be seen from within Sapporo city, there are also paid plans available where you can watch the fireworks while having dinner at a restaurant near the venue or enjoying drinks at the mountaintop lounge. If you want to enjoy the fireworks leisurely, check the official website for paid plan options.
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- Date: December 6, 2025
- Access: Approximately 10 minutes by taxi from Maruyama Koen Station on the Tozai Subway Line
- Admission: Free (paid seats available)
- Website: https://www.sapporohanabi.com/
Rusutsu Resort Christmas Eve Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
At the Rusutsu Resort Christmas Eve Fireworks Festival, you can enjoy approximately 1,200 fireworks accompanied by powerful gospel music on the slopes of the comprehensive resort facility, Rusutsu Resort.
Before the fireworks are launched, you can listen to gospel live performances, watch high-level formation skiing by school instructors, and skiers can participate in the limited "torchlight skiing" event, allowing you to fully enjoy events unique to ski slopes.
The fireworks festival is open for day visits even if you are not staying at Rusutsu Resort. Why not elevate your Christmas spirit by enjoying the fireworks launched to Christmas songs and special evening performances?
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- Date: December 24, 2025
- Access: Approximately 90 minutes by car from downtown Sapporo
Admission: Free
- Website: https://rusutsu.com/events/christmas-eve-fireworks/
- Torchlight Skiing, a Unique Event Held Here
Torchlight Skiing, a Unique Event Held Here
Source:Official website
One of the highlights of the Rusutsu Resort Christmas Eve Fireworks Festival, "torchlight skiing," is a participatory event for guests. The sight of people skiing while holding torches romantically illuminates the holy night slopes with dimmed lighting, creating a fantastical landscape.
When my friends and I first saw the "torchlight skiing," we were captivated by the gentle, slowly swaying torchlight and found ourselves watching in silence, forgetting to talk. I was moved by the wonderful performance and became eager to try skiing in it myself next time.
Rusutsu Resort New Year's Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Skiing
Source:Official website
At Rusutsu Resort New Year's Eve Fireworks & Torchlight Skiing, approximately 1,200 fireworks are launched to music on the Rusutsu Resort slopes, creating an exciting finale to the year!
At this spectacular event worthy of concluding the year, hot drinks are provided in limited quantities. Although the cold outdoors is harsh, warm yourself with hot drinks and enjoy the collaboration of snowy landscapes and fireworks that you rarely see in the city.
Before the fireworks, there will be formation skiing by ski school instructors and torchlight skiing. The fireworks launched to music celebrating the year's end are truly worth watching!
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- Date: December 31, 2025
- Access: Approximately 90 minutes by car from downtown Sapporo
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://rusutsu.com/events/new-years-eve-fireworks/
Star Festa 2025 in Atsuma
Source:Atsuma Town
Star Festa 2025 in Atsuma is a regular winter event held in Atsuma Town, featuring not only fireworks but also "zodiac character burning" (where zodiac characters are created by burning snow in vast snowy fields) and a "lantern festival" with ice candles lined up.
Against the backdrop of what is said to be Japan's largest zodiac character burning on snowy fields and softly glowing ice candles, approximately 2,000 fireworks are launched, allowing you to enjoy a scenic view that can only be seen here.
At the venue, there are activities for children including candy grab games and rock-paper-scissors tournaments, opportunities to eat the local specialty "Lantern-yaki (Genghis Khan)," as well as free sake and cocoa, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.
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- Date: Early February 2026
- Access: 15 minutes by car from JR Hayakita Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.town.atsuma.lg.jp/office/about/event/info/starfes/ (2025 site)
Toyako Onsen Winter Fireworks 2026
At Toyako Onsen Winter Fireworks 2026, you can watch fireworks launched with music for approximately 8 minutes starting at 8:00 PM from the Pier in front of the Toyako Cruise Company Head Office.
The fireworks can be viewed for free from various locations including nearby hot spring inns and the lakeside. The snowy landscape and fireworks reflected on the lake surface are particularly renowned for their beauty, and you are sure to enjoy a fantastical fireworks show. Since the program changes between the first and second half with different performances, why not enjoy it along with an overnight stay?
I once watched the fireworks from a special paid seat, where I enjoyed unforgettable moments viewing the powerful fireworks launched overhead while savoring "oshiruko" (a sweet red bean soup) from a local Japanese confectionery shop.
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- Date: February 3-12, 2026
- Access: 10 minutes walk from Toyako Onsen Bus Terminal
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.laketoya.com/event/winterfireworks/
When you come to Sapporo, enjoy exquisite cuisine at Susukino restaurants loved by locals. The Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour takes you to three locally popular izakayas and bars in Susukino and its surrounding areas, Sapporo's entertainment district.
On the tour, after enjoying dishes made with fresh local seafood and local sake at the first venue, you can choose the second shop based on your mood. Consult with your local guide to be taken to recommended establishments.
For the final stop, you can choose between ramen or parfait. Hokkaido has a deeply rooted "shime parfait" culture of eating parfait after drinking parties, so please try the parfait experience.
Since the guide selects shops according to your preferences, you're guaranteed a highly satisfying bar hopping experience.
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- Meeting Point: Under the NIKKA sign at Susukino Station
- Area: Susukino
- Meeting Time: 18:00 or 19:00
Sapporo Fireworks Events Around Sapporo from Spring to Summer 2026
From here, we'll introduce Sapporo Fireworks events held around Sapporo from spring to summer 2026. Without the cold of winter, you can enjoy fireworks in comfortable temperatures. Many events feature stage shows and food booths, allowing families and friends to enjoy themselves from daytime.
Fireworks Festivals Held in July 2026
Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival
The Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival is a fireworks display held almost daily, except in bad weather, for about six months from late April to the end of October. Starting at 20:45, approximately 450 fireworks are launched for about 20 minutes from boats on Lake Toya, vividly coloring the night sky.
While the fireworks can be viewed from various locations such as the lakeside or hot spring hotel rooms, my recommendation is viewing from the fireworks observation boat "Espoir" that moves along with the fireworks.
"Espoir" cruises about 2 km along with the fireworks launch, so you can enjoy the powerful fireworks exploding up close.
Both the fireworks dancing in the sky and those reflected on the lake surface are equally beautiful, and the 20 minutes of fireworks pass in the blink of an eye!
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- Schedule: Late April to end of October 2026
- Access: About 15 minutes by taxi from Lake Toya Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.laketoya.com/event/fireworks/ (2025 site)
Rusutsu Resort Golden Week Special Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
At the Rusutsu Resort Golden Week Special Fireworks Festival, you can watch approximately 1,200 fireworks accompanied by music at Rusutsu Resort, a comprehensive resort boasting one of Japan's largest scales.
Golden Week is Japan's major holiday period with consecutive national holidays from late April to early May, during which various events are planned throughout the country. The Rusutsu Resort Golden Week Special Fireworks Festival is also held during this holiday period and attracts large crowds.
At Rusutsu Resort, not only accommodation but also facilities such as amusement parks, golf courses, and pools are well-equipped, so the attractive point is that you can play with activities during the day and enjoy spectacular Sapporo Fireworks at night.
I also moved my body playing golf and swimming from morning, then watched the fireworks in the spacious venue at night, feeling liberated from daily stress and spending a fulfilling day.
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- Schedule: Undecided in May 2026
- Access: About 90 minutes by car from downtown Sapporo
- Admission: Free (entrance to Rusutsu Resort required)
- Website: https://rusutsu.com/events/gw-fireworks/ (2025 site)
Ebetsu Fireworks Festival 2026
Source:Official website
Ebetsu Fireworks Festival 2026 is a fireworks display held in Ebetsu City where you can see approximately 10,000 fireworks from very close range.
Since the fireworks are launched right next to the audience seating, I could feel both the fireworks and their sounds up close, enjoying the immersive fireworks experience.
In the highlight finale, spectacular Sapporo Fireworks dance in the sky along with the Ebetsu Fireworks original song "Bloom, flowers of the full sky," bringing the venue's excitement to its peak!
Besides the fireworks, you can enjoy dining at food booths and watching live performances by artists, and with parent-child seating available, it's a fireworks festival that's easy to attend with children.
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- Schedule: June 27, 2026 (scheduled)
- Access: Shuttle bus available from Ebetsu Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://ebetsu-hanabi.com/ (2025 site)
Taki Fireworks 2026
Source:Official X
Taki Fireworks 2026 is a fireworks festival held at Suzuran Hill Park where you can enjoy a collaboration of music and fireworks.
The event starts at 12:00 and features powerful live performances, kids DJs, and a grand lottery, plus there are plans available where you can enjoy BBQ together with Sapporo Fireworks.
I reserved the BBQ plan with friends and spent the best time with both body and soul satisfied, watching fireworks while enjoying delicious meat and all-you-can-drink beverages.
The park is also an auto campground that has received the highest 5-star certification from the Japan Auto Camping Federation, so camping right after the fireworks is also recommended.
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- Schedule: Undecided in June 2026
- Access: Immediately from Suzuran Park East Exit bus stop
- Admission: From 3,000 yen for general admission (advance tickets available)
- Website: https://www.takinohanabi.com/ (2025 site)
Demon Fireworks of Hell Valley
Source:Noboribetsu International Tourism Convention Association
Demon Fireworks of Hell Valley is a fireworks event held at Hell Valley at Noboribetsu Onsen, which began with wishes for freedom from disease and good fortune.
At the event, "Yukijin (guardian deity of hot springs)" wearing fierce demon masks appear one after another with drum performances and other music, perform dances, then walk around the venue holding hand-held fireworks (fireworks where gunpowder is packed into bamboo tubes and the operator holds them under both arms to create pillars of fire).
I've also seen it, and I was so captivated by the powerful sight of hand-held fireworks launching about 8 meters high that I forgot to talk with my friends.
After the event ends, photo opportunities with the masked demons are available, so why not take photos as a travel memory?
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- Schedule: Undecided in June 2026
- Access: 10-minute walk from Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal stop
- Admission: Adults 500 yen, Children free
- Website: https://noboribetsu-spa.jp/spot/spot1005/
Since you've come to Japan, enjoy Japan deeply with the guidance of local guides who know tourist destinations well. With local guides, you can tour rare tourist spots that only locals know, and sightsee while hearing detailed episodes about famous places.
Magical trip has many local guides on staff, so it's reputed that you can have deep tourism experiences that individuals cannot taste alone. Some tours have even won TripAdvisor's Best of the Best, gathering popularity from foreign tourists.
Fireworks Events Around Sapporo in Summer 2026
Here we introduce fireworks events that will be held around Sapporo in the summer of 2026. Many fireworks displays are held together with summer festivals where you can enjoy various entertainment, allowing you to fully enjoy events throughout the day. These Sapporo Fireworks events offer spectacular experiences combining traditional pyrotechnics with local culture.
Makomanai Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
Makomanai Fireworks Festival is one of Hokkaido's largest fireworks displays, where you can enjoy approximately 22,000 fireworks along with music, lighting, and flames. The Sapporo Fireworks are launched at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium, and the stadium structure creates a live atmosphere with reverberating sounds that enhance the experience.
The highlight is the dynamic production where flames dance simultaneously with the fireworks. The spectacular display feels like watching a scene from a movie, and I was overwhelmed by the impactful performance.
At the venue, you can enjoy not only fireworks but also food stall delicacies such as grilled skewers, takoyaki, and candied fruits. The menu features easy-to-eat handheld items, making them perfect for enjoying while watching the fireworks.
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 30-minute walk from Makomanai Subway Station (paid shuttle bus available)
- Admission: Free (paid seating available)
- Website: https://www.makomanai-hanabi.com/ (2025 site)
Nakafurano Lavender Festival & Fireworks Display
Nakafurano Lavender Festival & Fireworks Display is a fireworks show held in conjunction with the "Lavender Festival" at Hokusei Mountain Lavender Garden and Nakafurano Flower Park.
During the festival, after enjoying performances by local student brass bands and jazz orchestras, stage lottery draws and other daytime activities, you can watch approximately 7,000 fireworks through the lavender fields as the climax. Since this period coincides with the peak lavender season, the appealing point is that you can enjoy the fireworks along with the healing fragrance of lavender.
Why not spend a special evening at this unique Furano fireworks display
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 15-minute walk from JR Furano Station
- Admission: Free (paid seating available)
- Website: https://www.town.nakafurano.lg.jp/hotnews/detail/00003342.html (2025 site)
Akabira Fire Festival & Citizens' Fireworks Display
Source:Akabira City
Akabira Fire Festival & Citizens' Fireworks Display is held as part of the "Akabira Fire Festival" in Akabira City, taking place on the second day of the two-day festival.
A total of 5,000 fireworks are launched from five locations in sync with music, and it's highly regarded for the wide-screen effect of the display. The music played along with the fireworks is carefully selected from various generations and genres, and familiar parts of songs are connected together to keep the audience entertained.
The highlight is the scene near the end where the audience swings towels to the music, energizing the entire venue. I also enthusiastically swung my towel and raised my spirits while enjoying the fireworks display.
Don't forget to bring a towel to the event and experience the atmosphere of unity at the venue!
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 10-minute walk from JR Akabira Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://akabira-himatsuri.com/ (2025 site)
Iwamizawa Saika Festival Fireworks Display
Iwamizawa Saika Festival Fireworks Display is held at Hokkaido Greenland Amusement Park. The distinctive feature is that you can watch approximately 5,500 to 6,000 fireworks within the park where rides are brilliantly lit up.
In the spacious park, my recommended viewing spot is near the Ferris wheel. Of course, watching from within the park where the fireworks are launched provides a powerful experience, but since it's positioned on high ground, you can simultaneously view the illuminated rides and fully enjoy the gorgeous fireworks.
Also note that you can watch the fireworks while riding the attractions. Particularly, watching the fireworks while riding the roller coaster is a new sensation, and once you experience it, you'll definitely want to try it again!
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 2-minute walk from Greenland bus stop
- Admission: Adults 1,800 yen, Children 1,100 yen
- Website: https://iwamizawa-kankou.jp/lp/いわみざわ彩花まつり2025/ (2025 site)
Fukagawa Summer Festival Fireworks Display
Source:Fukagawa City
At Fukagawa Summer Festival Fireworks Display, you can watch approximately 3,000 fireworks as the finale of the summer festival held in Fukagawa City. The fireworks are launched on the banks of the Ishikari River for about one hour, unfolding with music on the largest scale in northern Hokkaido, captivating people.
A special stage is set up at the festival where you can enjoy entertainment such as band performances, dance shows, and rock-paper-scissors competitions. There are also food stalls, kitchen cars, and a children's plaza, allowing the whole family to enjoy a full day of fun.
At the food stalls, Hokkaido's local dish "Genghis Khan" (grilled mutton), rice balls made with rice from Fukagawa, and menu items from popular restaurants in Fukagawa City are sold. Why not savor the fireworks while feasting on Hokkaido gourmet food?
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: Approximately 20-minute walk from JR Fukagawa Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.city.fukagawa.lg.jp/cms/section/shokoro/ik75k4000000c8sb.html (2025 site)
Tsukigata Summer Festival
Tsukigata Summer Festival is a historic summer festival held at Kairaku Park for over 30 years, attracting not only locals but also many tourists. Approximately 3,000 fireworks including starmine and large-scale fireworks are launched, coloring the night sky with vibrant colors.
While you can watch the fireworks from various locations throughout the spacious park, I recommend the lawn area at the main venue, which is close to the fireworks launch site and allows you to enjoy an immersive fireworks experience. However, since people start reserving spots as soon as admission begins, I recommend arriving early.
At the venue, in addition to the fireworks, there are illusion magic shows, musical performances, and bingo games that liven up the atmosphere. The food booths offer not only typical festival menu items such as yakisoba, takoyaki, and fried chicken, but also dishes using locally produced corn and potatoes, so please try the local menu items.
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 10-minute walk from JR Tsukigata Station
- Admission: Free (paid seating available)
- Website: https://www.town.tsukigata.hokkaido.jp/page/1114.html (2025 site)
The Otaru Ushio Festival Grand Fireworks
Source:Official website
The Otaru Ushio Festival Grand Fireworks is the main program of the Ushio Festival, where you can watch approximately 3,000 fireworks launched from the sea at Otaru Port. The fireworks are held on the final day as the finale event, after enjoying various stage shows, portable shrine parades, drone shows, and more.
Since the fireworks are held at the port, another attractive point is that you can see the fantastical fireworks reflected on the water surface. If you want to fully enjoy the fireworks reflected on the water, I recommend watching from the paid seats prepared near the launch site.
You can watch not only the fireworks from land but also those dancing on the water surface, allowing you to enjoy twice as many fireworks as usual.
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 10-minute walk from JR Otaru Station
- Admission: Free (paid seating available)
- Website: https://otaru.ushiomatsuri.net/ (2025 site)
Asahikawa Summer Festival – Doshin Evening Fireworks Display
Source:Yahoo! News
Asahikawa Summer Festival – Doshin Evening Fireworks Display is held on the first day of the Asahikawa Summer Festival on the banks of the Ishikari River between Asahibashi Bridge and Shinbashi Bridge.
Approximately 4,000 fireworks including creative fireworks with rich variations, starmine, and rapid-fire displays are launched, livening up the festival's opening day.
The highlight is the collaboration between the illuminated Asahibashi Bridge and the dynamic fireworks. Particularly, the combination of the fireworks reflected on the water surface and Asahibashi Bridge is an enchanting sight, and Doshin Evening Fireworks Display is known as one of the "Three Major Fireworks Displays in Hokkaido."
While you can watch powerful fireworks around Asahibashi Bridge, the area gets crowded, so I recommend viewing from "Ryojinbashi Bridge" upstream of Asahibashi Bridge or "Kinseibashi Bridge" downstream of Shinbashi Bridge, where there are fewer people.
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- Schedule: July 2026 (date to be determined)
- Access: 5-minute walk from Tokiwa Park Mae bus stop
- Admission: Free
- Website: https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/hanabi2025/asahikawa/ (2025 site)
On summer nights, why not enjoy bar hopping at Susukino's locally beloved establishments? The Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour allows you to visit three popular local izakayas in Susukino, where restaurants gather during summer nights when the heat subsides.
At the first stop on the tour, you'll savor fresh seafood dishes made with abundant fish and shellfish caught in nearby waters, along with delicious drinks. For the second stop, you can choose a restaurant based on your mood while listening to your guide's recommendations.
Finally, satisfy your appetite by choosing between ramen or parfait to finish the evening. Sapporo has a custom of eating "shime parfait" (finishing parfait) at the end of a drinking session, so be sure to try the parfait challenge.
While strolling through Susukino's lively streets, enjoy Hokkaido gourmet cuisine, which is said to be a treasure trove of ingredients.
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- Meeting Place: Under the NIKKA billboard outside Susukino Station
- Area: Susukino
- Meeting Time: 18:00 or 19:00
Fireworks Festivals Held in August 2026
Bankei Summer Festival & Grand Fireworks Show
Source:Official website
The Bankei Summer Festival & Grand Fireworks Show is an event held at Bankei Ski Resort where you can enjoy approximately 10,000 fireworks along with music. This event is part of the broader Sapporo Fireworks season that attracts visitors throughout the summer.
The event takes place from daytime, and you can enjoy live performances by artists and street performance shows at the Bankei Music Festival "BMF," as well as food stalls and kitchen car vendors.
What's noteworthy is that you can lie down on the grass area to watch the fireworks that decorate the summer festival's finale. While relaxing on a blanket spread on the grass and watching the fireworks, I was released from daily stress and could relax from the bottom of my heart. The venue has a spacious area, making it easy to participate even with children.
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: Approximately 13 minutes by bus bound for Bankei from Maruyama Park Station on the Tozai Line
- Admission Fee: From 5,000 yen for adults
- Website: https://www.bankei.co.jp/hanabitaikai2025/ (2025 site)
Doshin Mountain Fireworks — Sky Art Night Sapporo
Source:@ Press
At Doshin Mountain Fireworks — Sky Art Night Sapporo, you can enjoy artistic fireworks along with music and light effects at Bankei Ski Resort, surrounded by nature.
This spectacular display is one of the highlights of the Sapporo Fireworks calendar. The approximately 18,000 fireworks dancing in the night sky are like works of art and are reputed to have a beauty that captivates viewers.
The event offers a rich variety of paid seats where you can enjoy the fireworks even more than usual, including terrace seats with free drinks, pair seats where you can sit in comfortable Snow Peak chairs, and barbecue site premium tickets where you can enjoy hands-free BBQ.
I enjoyed the fireworks while enjoying a tipsy mood at the terrace seats with free drinks.
Why not occasionally get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the fantastic world of fireworks while feeling the great outdoors?
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: Approximately 13 minutes by bus bound for Bankei from Maruyama Park - Station on the Tozai Line
- Admission Fee: From 3,850 yen
- Website: https://moula.jp/LP/doshin_yamahanabi/ (2025 site)
Tomakomai Port Festival Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks
Source:Facebook
At Tomakomai Port Festival Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks, you can enjoy approximately 10,000 offshore fireworks with music against the backdrop of the port as the main event of the Tomakomai Port Festival.
At this event, first-class fireworks artisans from Omagari in Akita Prefecture, known as a fireworks town, also participate, and you can fully enjoy approximately 10,000 magnificent fireworks.
The highlight is that you can enjoy the contrast between the port's unique night view and the fireworks. I enjoyed top-class fireworks along with the romantic atmosphere of the port, making it a memorable fireworks festival.
At the venue, parades by citizens and marching festivals are also held, bustling with many people. After enjoying the festival during the day, why not enjoy the fireworks while feeling the sea breeze?
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: 5-minute walk from Plat Minato Market Front stop
- Admission Fee: Free
- Website: https://100hanabi.jp/ (2025 site)
Eniwa Sanshi-kai Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
Source:Official website
The Eniwa Sanshi-kai Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held on the riverbank of Isari River as part of the Sanshi-kai festival.
Although the fireworks are small-scale at approximately 3,000 shots, they are reputed to be worth watching, with a sense of dynamism from the colorful starmine and the finale's rapid-fire display.
At the festival, various events are also planned, including stage events, strike-out, grand lottery, and exciting work experience for children. Strike-out is free to participate in, but prize winners receive presents, so be sure to give it a try!
The locally-oriented festival is held in a homey atmosphere, making it easy to participate even with small children.
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: 15-minute walk from Eniwa Station
- Admission Fee: Free
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/eniwasanshikai/?hl=ja
Small-Hometown Building 'Tanabata Evening' Fireworks Festival
Source:Niseko Town
The Small-Hometown Building 'Tanabata Evening' Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held at Niseko Town Sports Park that decorates the finale of the summer festival.
Since the fireworks are launched up close, you can enjoy an immersive fireworks experience with the sensation of fireworks falling overhead and feeling the explosive sound throughout your entire body.
Although the fireworks launch is modest at 1,500 shots, it's reputed to have high satisfaction during viewing.
At the venue, there are also plenty of events that children can get absorbed in, such as stage events, candy throwing, and hot air balloon flights.
Additionally, experience booths are well-equipped with activities related to Tanabata (a traditional Japanese summer event), such as making strips of paper and lanterns, and hand-held fireworks (fireworks held and enjoyed by hand), so there's no doubt that everyone from children to adults can enjoy it!
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: 20-minute walk from JR Niseko Station
- Admission Fee: Free
- Website: https://www.town.niseko.lg.jp/information/11425/ (2025 site)
Touma Banryū Festival
Source:Tohma Town
The Touma Banryū Festival is a festival held in honor of the dragon from "The Legend of the Coiling Dragon" related to Touma limestone cave, with fireworks launched to conclude the festival.
At the venue, be sure to see the powerful drum performance of "Banryū Taiko," a traditional performing art of Touma Town, and the impressive "Dragon Dance."
There are also various events from daytime to evening, such as a plan where participants in the "Thousand-Person Dance," dancing to Touma Ondo (Touma Banryū Festival's original music), can receive presents by lottery.
The festival bustling with many people becomes even more exciting with 120 fireworks launched at the finale. Enjoy the fireworks coloring the night sky along with this historic festival!
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: 5 minutes by car from JR Touma Station
- Admission Fee: Free
- Website: https://www.town.tohma.hokkaido.jp/notice/2218 (2025 site)
Sunagawa Summer Evening Fireworks Festival
Source:Sunagawa City
The Sunagawa Summer Evening Fireworks Festival is held as the finale of the summer festival and Bon dance festival held at Sunagawa Oasis Park.
The fireworks, including starmine and rapid-fire, totaling approximately 3,000 shots, are launched at a good tempo, allowing you to watch without getting bored until the end. Also, since the venue is a spacious riverbank, an attractive point is that you can watch the fireworks leisurely without crowds.
At the festival, you can enjoy the popular beer garden, live shows, and at the Bon dance, children's Bon dance and costume Bon dance, giving you a chance to enjoy Sunagawa's three major events at once.
Children's Bon dance participants receive candy presents, so if you're with children, please be sure to participate!
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- Date: TBD August 2026
- Access: 20-minute walk from JR Sunagawa Station
- Admission Fee: Free
- Website: https://sunagawa-kankou.com/event/15843/ (2025 site)
Takikawa Noryo Bon Odori Fireworks Festival
The Takikawa Noryo Bon Odori Fireworks Festival is an event held at Shinmachi Riverside where you can enjoy bon dancing and fireworks designed to provide cool evening relief from the summer heat.
The festival features approximately 2,000 fireworks launched along the spacious riverside, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the fireworks display at their leisure.During the day, a beer garden opens at the venue, and there are also hero shows featuring Takikawa City's local hero "Jingiriba" and candy giveaways.
The bon dancing includes a "costume bon dance" where participants dance in creative outfits, as well as a "children's bon dance" where kids receive candy for participating, making it perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
The "costume bon dance," where people dance in unique and creative outfits, is entertaining even just to watch.
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- Dates: August 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: 15-minute walk from JR Takikawa Station
- Admission: Free
- Website: None
Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori Cooling Fireworks Festival
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Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori and Summer Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held on the final day of Mikasa Hokkai Bon Odori.
The highlight of the festival is the collaboration between "Hokkai Bon Odori," which is designated as an intangible cultural property of Hokkaido, and fireworks.
You can watch the "Hokkai Bon Odori" danced around an illuminated 8-meter-high "yagura (platform used in bon dancing)" along with starmine and special effects fireworks, and the excitement at the venue reaches its peak!
At the venue, you can enjoy stage shows and prize drawings, and there is also a yukata (a type of kimono worn in summer) rental service. We also recommend enjoying the fireworks while wearing yukata, which can be called a symbol of Japanese summer.
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- Schedule: August 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: 5-minute walk from Mikasa Civic Hall bus stop
- Admission: Free
- Website: None
Rusutsu Resort Summer Vacation Special Fireworks Festival
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At Rusutsu Resort Summer Fireworks Festival, you can enjoy approximately 1,200 fireworks launched in sync with music at Rusutsu Resort. Rusutsu Resort also holds a fireworks festival in winter, and unlike the cold winter, the comfortable summer allows you to watch fireworks in an open atmosphere.
At Rusutsu Resort in summer, there are plenty of summer vacation limited outdoor programs such as night amusement park, outdoor jumbo pool, and projection mapping, as well as indoor programs such as ice cream and candle craft making.
Fireworks are held multiple times from late July to late August, so why not stay at the resort timed with the fireworks and fully enjoy the charm of Rusutsu Resort? It's sure to be your best summer memory.
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- Schedule: August 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: About 90 minutes by car from Sapporo city center
- Admission: Free (admission to Rusutsu Resort required)
- Website: https://rusutsu.com/events/summer-fireworks/
Mukawa Jizo Festival
Mukawa Jizo Festival is a festival held in Mukawa Town to worship Jizo-san (a type of Buddhist bodhisattva), affectionately known as "imoppe," and has a history of over 180 years. Fireworks are held as the main event of the festival, with about 1,000 fireworks launched into the night sky.
Since the launch site is close to the venue, you can enjoy the realistic fireworks with their brilliance spreading right before your eyes. The climactic continuous fireworks are particularly reputed to be like a shower falling from the night sky.
At the venue, you can taste food stall menus essential to festivals, and folk song shows and popular music shows by local singers and entertainers are also held, drawing large crowds. Enjoy the various elaborate fireworks at this festival full of local atmosphere.
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- Schedule: August 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: Immediately from Imoppe Jizo-do Mae bus stop
- Admission: Free
- Website: None
If you have a local guide show you around the city, you can enjoy Japanese traditions and food culture twice as much.
Guides familiar with the local area are knowledgeable about tourist spots that tourists might overlook and restaurants popular with locals, allowing you to visit places you couldn't reach on your own.
Magic Trip, which has many local guides registered, focuses on "hidden local spots" where you can experience Japanese traditions and food culture.
They have a reputation for having many tours that can be joined in a short time and are easy to incorporate into your sightseeing schedule. With knowledgeable and friendly guides available, you can enjoy participating even alone.
Fireworks Events Held Around Sapporo in Autumn 2026
From here, we will introduce fireworks events held around Sapporo in autumn 2026. These Sapporo Fireworks events feature elaborate productions that highlight the fireworks, giving you the sensation of watching an entertainment show.
Hokkaido Art Fireworks
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At Hokkaido Art Fireworks, you can see fireworks unique to this location that utilize the three-dimensional terrain at Moerenuma Park, where art and nature coexist, designed by world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
The event features Japan's top fireworks artists who represented Japan at the "Montreal International Fireworks Competition," launching many highly artistic fireworks.
The fireworks are synchronized with music down to 1/30th of a second, and the highly entertaining program that runs non-stop for about 50 minutes is a must-see. The fireworks not only color the night sky but also convey a grand sense of scale, making me feel as if I were watching a movie.
With moving performances, it's sure to be a memorable night!
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- Schedule: September 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: Immediately from Moere Swamp Park East Gate bus stop
- Admission: From 5,500 yen
- Website: https://moerenumapark.jp/20250906-2/ (2025 site)
HBA Special Night: Doshin Autumn Fireworks
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HBA Special Night: Doshin Autumn Fireworks is an urban entertainment held at Sapporo Dome where you can enjoy 18,000 fireworks accompanied by music.
Since the fireworks are launched in the city center, you won't see large shells, but you can enjoy elaborate fireworks with presentations using the latest digital technology, abundant lower-layer displays, and rich designs.
The sophisticated show of light and music that unfolds using the night sky as a large screen is never boring and you can't take your eyes off it for even a moment!
I enjoyed the fireworks with both visual and auditory senses from the paid terrace seats and could watch from start to finish without getting bored.
An attractive point is also the easy accessibility, as you can reach the nearest station to Sapporo Dome from Sapporo Station via a single subway line.
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- Schedule: August 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: 10-minute walk from Fukuzumi Subway Station
- Admission: From 3,000 yen
- Website: https://moula.jp/LP/doshin_akihanabi/
Muroran Manten Fireworks
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Muroran Manten Fireworks is an event held at Muroran-dake Mountain Foot Park where you can enjoy three programs: fireworks, music live performances, and comedy shows. It was started by Muroran City, which faces population decline challenges, with the aim of regional revitalization.
At the most exciting fireworks program, you can watch approximately 35,000 fireworks, one of Japan's largest, accompanied by music that highlights the fireworks by a professional sound team.
Since the venue is on a hill overlooking Muroran City, an attractive point is also that you can enjoy the view of looking down at the Sapporo Fireworks launched into the night sky.
At the venue, there's also "Manten Amusement Park" with plenty of attractions for children and a food area with about 80 stalls where you can taste local gourmet food, so you can fully enjoy the event all day long.
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- Schedule: September 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: Free shuttle bus available from Higashi-Muroran Station West Exit
- Admission: From 12,000 yen
- Website: https://manten-hanabi.com/ (2025 site)
FIREWORKS Illusion – Iwamizawa Park Fireworks Festival
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FIREWORKS Illusion – Iwamizawa Park Fireworks Festival is a fireworks festival held at Hokkaido Greenland Amusement Park, where about 6,000 fireworks are launched in 20 minutes.
Fireworks can be seen from all over the park, but my particular recommendation is viewing the fireworks from Hokkaido's largest Ferris wheel. From the large Ferris wheel, you can look down on the park, so the characteristic feature is that you can see the illuminated rides together with the fireworks rising into the night sky.
The park sparkles like scattered jewels, and you can enjoy a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
There is also a paid seating area with chairs set up close to the fireworks launch site. If you want to watch the fireworks in comfort, I recommend reserving paid seats in advance.
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- Schedule: September 2026 (to be determined)
- Access: 2-minute walk from Greenland bus stop
- Admission: Adults 1,800 yen, Children 1,100 yen
- Website: https://h-greenland.com/park/
If you visit bars in Susukino that only locals know about, you can enjoy exquisite Hokkaido ingredients. At Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour, you can taste local cuisine and drinks in Susukino, known as Sapporo's entertainment district.
On the tour, you first enjoy fresh local seafood, sake, shochu, and more, then decide on the next restaurant in consultation with the guide.
All the restaurants carefully selected by the guide are unique local popular establishments where you can savor Hokkaido's seasonal delicacies. For the tour's finale, you can choose between ramen or parfait. Since Hokkaido has a culture of eating parfait after drinking parties, I recommend the parfait.
Why not join the tour and experience Sapporo's nightlife where you can fully enjoy the autumn of appetite?
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- Meeting place: Outside Susukino Station, under the NIKKA sign
- Area: Susukino
- Meeting time: 18:00, 19:00
