Scheduled
Asahikawa Summer Festival: The 74th Dōshin Cool Evening Fireworks Display
Hokkaido 7/30/2026 (Thu)Approx. 4,000 shells
This festival ended on 7/30/2026 (Thu).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 7 fireworks calendar
北海道新聞社
Asahikawa Summer Festival - The 74th Doshin Summer Evening Fireworks Festival - The sight of fireworks launching with dynamic sounds is breathtaking
Fireworks countApprox. 4,000 shells
Expected crowdApprox. 120,000 people
TimeTBD
AdmissionFree viewing
Summary
The Doshin Noryo Fireworks Festival opens the Asahikawa Summer Festival on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 19:45 along the Ishikari riverbank between Asahibashi and Shinbashi bridges. Now in its 74th year, about 4,000 fireworks unfold in three acts — 'Opening Fantasy', 'Deluxe Show' and 'Grand Finale' — drawing some 120,000 visitors. There is no parking, so come by public transport: buses 5 or 6 from JR Asahikawa Station (about 10 minutes) to Jōwa Kōen-mae, then a 5-minute walk. Traffic restrictions apply around the venue on the day.
Overview
The Doshin Noryo Fireworks Festival, marking its 74th year in 2026, opens the Asahikawa Summer Festival with a display along the Ishikari riverbank between Asahibashi and Shinbashi on Thursday, July 30, from 19:45, drawing about 120,000 visitors. The show is built in three acts — 'Opening Fantasy', 'Deluxe Show' and 'Grand Finale' — each with its own character, and the fireworks reflected on the river at night add to the scene. There is no parking at the venue: take the Denshikido Bus 5 or 6 from JR Asahikawa Station for about 10 minutes to Jōwa Kōen-mae, then walk 5 minutes. With traffic restrictions around the venue, public transport is the reliable choice. Check the official website for the end time.
Details
Date7/30 (Thu)
End date7/30 (Thu)
TimeTBD
VenueBanks of the Ishikari River in Asahikawa (between Asahibashi Bridge and Shinbashi Bridge)
Address北海道旭川市
Crowd levelVery large ★★★★☆
Paid seatsNo
Food stallsNo
ParkingNo
Organizer0166-21-2555 Hokkaido Shimbun Asahikawa Branch Office (Weekdays 9:30 AM–5:30 PM)
Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)