When and what time do the fireworks go up?

The festival runs July 24-26, with fireworks for 45 minutes from 20:00. Confirm the launch day in the official program beforehand.

What else happens at the festival?

More than 100 stalls along the former station-front street, a special stage, and a pedestrian zone on Hommachi 4-chome turn downtown into one festival ground.

No parking around the venue. It is a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal, so come on foot or by bus.

About 80 minutes by bus toward Mombetsu from JR Engaru Station, then a 10-minute walk from Mombetsu Bus Terminal.

Scheduled

The 72nd Mombetsu Port Festival: Okhotsk Fireworks Celebration

Name: The 72nd Mombetsu Port Festival: Okhotsk Fireworks Celebration
Start: 2026-07-24T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-07-26T20:45+09:00
Location: In front of Monbetsu Port Pier No. 1

Hokkaido 7/24/2026 (Fri)Not disclosed

This festival ended on 7/26/2026 (Sun).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 7 fireworks calendar

The 72nd Monbetsu Port Festival Okhotsk Fireworks Festival Experience the dynamically launched fireworks up close

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The 72nd Monbetsu Port Festival Okhotsk Fireworks Festival Experience the dynamically launched fireworks up close

Fireworks countNot disclosed

Expected crowdTBD

Time20:00～20:45

AdmissionFree viewing

Firing Dates

The confirmed fireworks launch dates for this festival are listed below.

7/24 (Fri)
7/25 (Sat)
7/26 (Sun)

Summary

Mombetsu's port festival on Hokkaido's Okhotsk coast, July 24-26, 2026, features one of the region's largest fireworks shows, launched from Mombetsu Port Pier 1 for 45 minutes from 20:00, with more than 100 stalls and a pedestrian zone turning downtown into one big festival ground.

Overview

The fireworks rise between the harbor and the city, so viewing works from many angles along the waterfront. Because the launch date within the three-day festival is easy to misread, check the official program beforehand. There is no parking around the venue; the practical approach is to arrive by bus - about 80 minutes from Engaru Station to Mombetsu Terminal - and walk the last 10 minutes. Admission is free, and the stall-lined streets near the venue handle dinner.

Details

Date7/24 (Fri)

End date7/26 (Sun)

Time20:00～20:45

VenueIn front of Monbetsu Port Pier No. 1

Address北海道紋別市

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsNo

ParkingNo

Organizer0158-24-3900 Monbetsu Tourist Information Center

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

Approx. 80 minutes by bus bound for Monbetsu from JR Engaru Station, then a 10-minute walk from Monbetsu Bus Terminal

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Fireworks start at 20:00; confirm the launch day within the three-day festival via the official program ahead of time. The waterfront viewing area is comfortable to settle 30 to 45 minutes early. With no parking around the venue, public transport and walking downtown are the easy options.

With kids

The venue is the harbor district - dark at night with the water close by. Keep children within sight and away from the quay edge.

Photography tips

Photography is free. Harbor boats and city lights in the foreground make for a shot with a real Okhotsk feel.

Payment

Viewing is free with no reserved seats. Cash is handy at the stalls and nearby eateries. The venue is a 10-minute walk from Mombetsu Bus Terminal.

Venue Location

44.327, 143.3453

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

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Overview