Hokkaido’s summer is filled with events. Visit with friends and family to fully experience the unique northern summer. Beautiful nature and heartwarming events are waiting for you.

Enjoy a Plethora of Events to Embrace the Northern Summer!

Upcoming Events in Sapporo

Sapporo Summer Festival 2024 (Four Festivals in a Row!)

Location: Odori Park, Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Susukino
Dates: July 19 (Fri) – August 16 (Fri)
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The Sapporo Summer Festival is a fantastic way to enjoy the short northern summer with a variety of events! With beer gardens, Bon Odori dances, Tanuki Festival, and Susukino Festival, there are four unique themes to enjoy. You can spend the summer evenings with a beer in hand, experience traditional Japanese culture with Bon Odori, shop at the Tanuki Koji Shopping Street, or enjoy the nightlife in Susukino. The summer fun in Sapporo starts here!

Other Events in Hokkaido

Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival

Location: Hokuryu Sunflower Park, Hokuryu Town
Dates: July 20 (Sat) – August 18 (Sun)
Website: Hokuryu Town Sunflower Festival

Hokuryu Town, located on the west side of Hokkaido, boasts the largest sunflower fields in Japan. With vibrant red and orange flowers in the “World’s Sunflower Corner” and a popular “Sunflower Maze” for children, this festival is perfect for families.

14th Otaru Sakaimachi Yukata and Wind Chime Festival

Location: Sakaimachi Street, Otaru
Dates: August 3 (Sat) & 4 (Sun) 10:00 – 21:00
Website: Otaru Sakaimachi Yukata and Wind Chime Festival

In Otaru, a town with a rich historical atmosphere, you can enjoy a festival celebrating Japan’s traditional summer attire, yukata, and the soothing sounds of wind chimes. With a wind chime tunnel and yukata rental services, you can fully immerse yourself in the summer of Japan.

19th Otaru Tenguyama Night View Day & 39th Otaru Tenguyama Festival

Location: Tenguyama Ropeway, Otaru
Dates: August 24 (Sat) 14:00 – 20:00, August 25 (Sun) 10:00 – 16:00
Website: Otaru Tenguyama Festival

Spend two days at the top of Tenguyama, enjoying gourmet food and music in the refreshing nature. With craft beer, a fireworks display, and performances of Tenguyama drums, there are plenty of events for both adults and children to enjoy.

Furano-Biei Norokko Train

Location: Furano and Biei
Dates: June 15 (Sat) – August 12 (Mon, holiday) daily (Weekends and holidays only from September onwards)
Website: Furano-Biei Norokko Train

The Furano-Biei Norokko Train leisurely travels through blooming fields, offering a relaxed train journey with views of lavender fields and the Daisetsuzan mountain range.

Obihiro Heigen Festival

Location: Midorigaoka Park, Obihiro
Dates: August 14 (Wed) & 15 (Thu)
Website: Obihiro Heigen Festival

The largest summer festival in the Tokachi area! With taiko drum festivals and Bon Odori dances, there are many events where you can participate and have fun. These two days mark the peak of summer in Obihiro.

North JAM “Picnic” Session

Location: Sapporo Art Park, Sapporo
Dates: Check the website for details
Website: North JAM “Picnic” Session

The main event of Sapporo City Jazz is back this year with a picnic theme! Enjoy jazz and gourmet food with trendy food trucks and restaurants gathered in a lush outdoor setting.

Fireworks Festivals Information

From August to September, fireworks festivals are held across Hokkaido. Here are some must-see fireworks festivals!

69th Tomakomai Port Festival Tomamin Tomakomai Centennial Fireworks

Location: Tomakomai Port
Dates: August 2 (Fri) – 4 (Sun)

51st Iwanai Dotou Festival Fireworks

Location: Iwanai Port
Dates: August 3 (Sat) – 4 (Sun)

Memanbetsu Summer Tourism Festival Water Fireworks

Location: Memanbetsu Port
Dates: August 3 (Sat) – 4 (Sun)

Tokachi Port Festival “Tokachi Port Sea Fireworks”

Location: Tokachi Port
Dates: August 3 (Sat)

61st Wakkanai Minato Antarctic Festival Grand Fireworks

Location: Wakkanai Port
Dates: August 3 (Sat) – 4 (Sun)

Takikawa Noryo Bon Odori Fireworks

Location: Takikawa City
Dates: August 11 (Sun)

Kachimai Fireworks Festival

Location: Obihiro Riverbank
Dates: August 13 (Tue)

21st Kushiro Tairyo Donpaku Fireworks

Location: Kushiro Port
Dates: September 14 (Sat)

64th Kushiro Shinbun Fireworks Festival

Location: Kushiro River
Dates: August 16 (Fri)

15th Bankei Summer Festival Grand Fireworks

Location: Bankei Ski Area, Sapporo
Dates: August 18 (Sun)

Hokkaido Art Fireworks 2024

Location: Hokkaido Art Park, Sapporo
Dates: September 7 (Sat)

Enjoy August in Hokkaido!

Summer in Hokkaido is special because it’s short, but it’s full of unique charm. Beautiful nature, historic towns, and heartwarming events will create unforgettable memories. Enjoy the summer in Hokkaido to the fullest!

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