Takikawa Nōryō Bon Odori Fireworks Display

Summary

The Takikawa Noryo Bon-Dancing Fireworks Display unfolds along the Shinmachi riverbed in Takikawa, Hokkaido, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:00. Bon dancing opens the evening before some 2,000 shells close out the night, drawing about 25,000 visitors. In 2025 the show rallied support through crowdfunding under the theme 'a fireworks display built by everyone' — a reflection of how close it sits to local hearts. There is no venue parking; most visitors walk about 15 minutes from JR Takikawa Station or arrive by bus.

Overview

This summer tradition pairs bon dancing and fireworks at a single riverside venue. On a special site along the Shinmachi riverbed, dancing begins in the early evening before roughly 2,000 shells spread across the night sky. The 2025 edition even turned to crowdfunding under the banner 'a fireworks display built by everyone,' underscoring the community's hand in the event. With no parking at the venue, public transport is the way to go: JR Takikawa Station is about 15 minutes on foot, or ride the Hokkaido Chuo Bus five minutes to the Bunka Center Iriguchi stop for a five-minute walk. Drivers can reach the town center in about 10 minutes from the Takikawa interchange, though parking nearby is scarce — build in extra time. Food stalls line the grounds as well.

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