Hokkaido Fireworks Festivals 2026: Dates, Schedule & Access
Last updated: July 12, 2026
Planning to see Japanese fireworks (hanabi) in Hokkaido in 2026? This calendar lists 6 fireworks festivals across Hokkaido, with dates running from April 28, 2026 (Tue) to September 5, 2026 (Sat). The largest is 14th Hokkaido Makomanai Fireworks Festival with about 22,000 fireworks. Dates marked Confirmed are taken from official festival or city websites; Expected dates are estimates based on the usual schedule and will be updated as soon as organizers make official announcements.
Hokkaido Fireworks Calendar 2026
| Festival | Date & Status | Venue / Access | Fireworks | Admission | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival 第45回洞爺湖ロングラン花火大会 |
April 28, 2026 (Tue) 20:45-21:05 Confirmed |
Lake Toya Onsen lakeside (fireworks launched from moving boats on the lake) JR Toya Station, then bus to Toyako Onsen |
— | Free (viewable from the lakeside promenade); paid fireworks cruise available | Official site |
| 14th Hokkaido Makomanai Fireworks Festival 第14回北海道真駒内花火大会 |
July 11, 2026 (Sat) 19:50-20:50 Confirmed |
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium Makomanai Station (Sapporo Subway Namboku Line) |
22,000 | Paid (stadium admission ticket required) | Official site |
| 60th Otaru Ushio Festival Grand Fireworks Display 第60回おたる潮まつり 大花火大会 |
July 26, 2026 (Sun) Confirmed |
Otaru Port No.3 Wharf area (festival main venue) JR Otaru Station (approx. 10 min walk) |
— | Free; paid viewing areas and special reserved seats available | Official site |
| 71st Doshin Fireworks Festival (Hakodate Port Festival Fireworks) 函館港まつり協賛 第71回道新花火大会（函館港花火） |
August 1, 2026 (Sat) 19:45-20:50 Confirmed |
Hakodate Port area (launched from Midori-no-Shima island) JR Hakodate Station (approx. 15-20 min walk to viewing areas) |
— | Free | Official site |
| 74th Kachimai Fireworks Festival 第74回勝毎花火大会 |
August 13, 2026 (Thu) 19:20-21:00 Confirmed |
Tokachigawa riverside special venue (approx. 400m downstream of Tokachi Ohashi Bridge) JR Obihiro Station |
— | Paid reserved seating available via official ticket sales | Official site |
| Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2026 (Moerenuma Art Fireworks) 北海道芸術花火2026（モエレ沼芸術花火） |
September 5, 2026 (Sat) 19:15-20:15 Confirmed |
Moerenuma Park Kanjo-dori-Higashi Station (Sapporo Subway Toho Line), then bus |
— | Paid (all-ticketed event; tickets via official sales channels) | Official site |
Tips for Visiting Fireworks Festivals in Japan
- Arrive early. Large festivals draw hundreds of thousands of visitors; good free spots fill up 2–4 hours before the show.
- Check the weather. Displays are usually postponed or cancelled in heavy rain — always check the official site (linked above) on the day.
- Trains get crowded. Expect long queues at the nearest station right after the finale; consider waiting 30–60 minutes or walking to a neighboring station.
- Paid seats are sold in advance for most major festivals and are the most comfortable option for visitors.
Looking for other regions? See the full Japan Fireworks Calendar 2026.