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The 78th Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival Fireworks Show: "Abashiri Fireworks"

Hokkaido 7/25/2026 (Sat)12,000 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 7 fireworks calendar
The 78th Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival Fireworks Festival "Abashiri Fireworks" Burn the fireworks blooming across your entire field of vision into your eyes
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The 78th Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival Fireworks Festival "Abashiri Fireworks" Burn the fireworks blooming across your entire field of vision into your eyes

Fireworks count12,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 50,000 people
Time20:00~20:45
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Abashiri Fireworks close the Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival on July 25 in Abashiri, Hokkaido. Launched from the west breakwater and Boushi-iwa area across from the roadside station, 12,000 shells fill 45 minutes from 8 pm. Wide star mines blanket the sky and heavy-caliber shells — including 2-shaku bursts spreading some 500 meters — dominate the program, choreographed to music. Around 50,000 attend each year.

Overview

On July 25, the Abashiri Fireworks bring the Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival to its close. The launch sites sit by the west breakwater and Boushi-iwa, across the water from the Abashiri roadside station, and 12,000 shells go up between 8:00 and 8:45 pm before a crowd of about 50,000. Wide star mines blanket the whole sky, and the program leans on large calibers — 2-shaku shells opening to roughly 500 meters across. The choreography runs in sync with music, pairing light and sound throughout. From JR Abashiri Station, a taxi covers the trip in about 10 minutes, and free parking is available at the venue.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time20:00~20:45
VenueWest Breakwater / Bōshi-iwa (Opposite the Abashiri Michi-no-Eki Ryūhyō Kaidō Abashiri)
Address北海道網走市
Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available (Free))
Organizer0152-43-3031 Abashiri Okhotsk Summer Festival Executive Committee (Abashiri Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 10 minutes by taxi from JR Abashiri Station

🚗 By Car

Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes from Engaru IC on the Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expressway

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive about an hour before the 8 pm start; the bayfront viewing space fills early. If you come by taxi, allow extra time for the ride back too, as queues form after the show.

With kids

The venue sits by the sea, so keep children away from the water and hold their hands. Watch your footing around the breakwater — surfaces vary — and set a meeting point in case of separation.

Photography tips

Phone and camera photos are fine. Be considerate with tripods and monopods in crowded areas. With many large shells — including 2-shaku bursts spreading about 500 meters wide — a wide angle helps fit everything in.

Payment

Food stalls generally take cash only — carry plenty of small bills and coins.

Venue Location

44.0205, 144.2642

Coordinates are accurate to the city level and may differ slightly from the exact venue.

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