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The 21st Hokuto Summer Festival

Hokkaido 7/25/2026 (Sat)Approx. 1,000 shells
This festival ended on 7/25/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 7 fireworks calendar
The 21st Hokuto City Summer Festival Fireworks viewed from the front are full of impact
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The 21st Hokuto City Summer Festival Fireworks viewed from the front are full of impact

Fireworks countApprox. 1,000 shells
Expected crowd10,000 people Undisclosed
Time19:40~20:10
AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Hokuto City Summer Festival marks its 21st edition on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Hokuto City, Hokkaido. The fireworks run 19:40-20:10 from Kamiiso Fishing Port, where about 1,000 shells open wide over the water — big shells spreading their light overhead are the highlight. The festival itself starts at 8:30 a.m., with food stalls featuring local cuisine, stage events and float processions centered on the Aid '03 special venue and the pedestrianized Kamiiso shopping street.

Overview

The Hokuto City Summer Festival takes place on July 25, 2026 — its 21st edition — in Hokuto City, Hokkaido. The evening closes with about 1,000 fireworks launched from Kamiiso Fishing Port between 19:40 and 20:10. Because the shells rise over the port, the larger ones spread across the surface of the sea and pour their light overhead, a scene with real presence. The festival starts at 8:30 in the morning, centered on the Aid '03 special venue and the pedestrianized Kamiiso shopping street. Stalls serving Hokuto's local foods, stage events and float processions run through the day, making it easy to enjoy from morning to night. The venue is a 10-minute walk from JR Kamiiso Station, or two minutes on foot from the Kamiiso Gyoko-mae bus stop, about 25 minutes by bus from JR Hakodate Station.

Details

Date7/25 (Sat)
End date7/25 (Sat)
Time19:40~20:10
VenueKamiiso Fishing Port
Address北海道北斗市
Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsYes
ParkingYes(Available (Free))
Organizer0138-73-2408 Hokuto Summer Festival Sponsored Fireworks Executive Committee
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

10-minute walk from JR Kamiiso Station. Approx. 25 minutes by bus from JR Hakodate Station (bound for Tomikawa Kaikan-mae), get off at Kamiiso Gyokō-mae bus stop, then a 2-minute walk

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Aim to arrive 30-45 minutes before the 19:40 start. The space around the fishing port is generous, but the best spots fill early. Enjoying the shopping-street events first and moving over later also works well.

With kids

The ground at the fishing port can be slippery near the water, so watch the display from a safe distance with children. The pedestrian street gets crowded, so keep young ones close.

Photography tips

Fireworks reflected on the night-time water make a beautiful photograph. The port area is dim underfoot, so a small flashlight helps when moving around or setting up gear.

Payment

Viewing is free, and parking is free as well. Food and local goods are sold around the festival grounds, generally for cash — bring coins and small bills.

Venue Location

41.8319, 140.6371

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

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