Summer nights in Hokkaido are bursting with color, excitement, and the unforgettable sound of fireworks lighting up the sky!
From lakeside sparkles to stadium explosions, Hokkaido’s 2025 fireworks festivals promise dazzling displays and festive vibes all season long.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a local fireworks fanatic, there’s something magical waiting for everyone.
Grab your yukata, get your camera ready, and let’s dive into the hottest summer events in Hokkaido!

🎆 JUNE

Takino Fireworks 2025 @ Takino Suzuran Hillside Park

• Date: June 29 (Sat), 2025
• Gates Open: 11:00 AM
• Fireworks: 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM
• WEBSite: https://www.takinohanabi.com/

Experience a spectacular synchronized music and fireworks show. Enjoy food stalls and performances, with camping available post-fireworks. Tickets and parking reservations required.

🎆 JULY

Makomanai Fireworks Festival @ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium

• Date: July 12 (Sat), 2025
• Gates Open: 5:00 PM
• Fireworks: 7:50 PM – 8:50 PM
• WEBSite: https://www.makomanai-hanabi.com/

Enjoy food stalls from noon and fireworks from reserved seats. Purchase tickets in advance.

Fighters Fireworks @ ES CON Field Hokkaido

• Date: July 12 (Sat), August 24 (Sun), 2025
• Fireworks: 7:45 PM – 8:15 PM
• WEBSite: https://www.fighters.co.jp/news/detail/202500678800.html

Over 6,000 fireworks will be launched after the Nippon-Ham Fighters baseball game. (You need a ticket for the baseball game to watch fireworks)

Hakodate Port Fireworks Festival @ Hakodate

• Date: July 20 (Sun), 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
• WEBSite: https://www.hakobura.jp/events/350

One of Hakodate’s three major fireworks festivals, visible from various locations along the waterfront.

Doshin/UHB Fireworks Festival @ Sapporo

• Date: July 25 (Fri), 7:40 PM – 8:30 PM
• WEBSite: https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/hanabi2025/sapporo/

Free to view, with great spots along the river between Toyohira Bridge and Minami 19-jo Bridge. ※No parking available.

Abashiri Fireworks Festival 2025 @ Abashiri

• Date: July 26 (Sat), 2025, 20:00–20:45
• Website: https://abashiri-summerfestiva.jimdofree.com/

A dynamic display of approximately 12,000 fireworks set against the backdrop of the Sea of Okhotsk.

Otaru Ushio Matsuri @ Otaru

• Date: July 25 (Fri) – 27 (Sun), 2025
• Fireworks: July 27 (Sun), 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Cancelled in case of rain)
• WEBSite: https://otaru.ushiomatsuri.net/

The festival’s grand finale features a spectacular fireworks display.

🎆 August

Bankei Summer Festival Fireworks @ Sapporo

• Date: August 2 (Sat), 2025
• Website: https://www.bankei.co.jp/hanabitaikai2025/

Held in the Bankei area just outside Sapporo, this family-friendly event concludes with a beautiful fireworks display lighting up the summer night.

🎆 September

Muroran Manten Fireworks Festival @ Muroran

• Date: September 6 (Sat), 2025, 19:00–20:30 (venue opens at 10:00)
• Website: https://manten-hanabi.com/

One of the largest fireworks shows in Japan, featuring around 30,000 shots. A full-scale entertainment event combining fireworks, music concerts, and comedy performances.

Discover new hokkaido!

July in Hokkaido is a time to start beautiful landscapes. Explore the local culture and scenery through many events. Visit Hokkaido during this season and create unforgettable memories.