What time do the fireworks run?

Starting 20:00 on Friday, August 15, 2026, about 2,000 shells fire in rapid succession over roughly 20 minutes.

What else does the festival offer?

Food and goods stands featuring local farm produce, food trucks, stage shows, and 'Waruzo Cup' prize games played in pairs.

Where can I check the latest event information?

Check the latest announcements from the organizer, the Kitamura Branch of the Iwamizawa City Office (0126-56-2001).

About 20 minutes by Aoyanagi Kanko bus from JR Iwamizawa Station (for Mukegawa or Kitamura), then right there from the Kitama Onsen-mae stop. Free parking: 1,000 spaces.

Scheduled

The 36th Anniversary Kitamura Countryside Festival 2026 & Numagami Rapid-Fire Fireworks Festival

Name: The 36th Anniversary Kitamura Countryside Festival 2026 & Numagami Rapid-Fire Fireworks Festival
Start: 2026-08-15T20:00+09:00
End: 2026-08-15T20:20+09:00
Location: Kitamura Central Park Fureai Square (next to Kitamura Environmental Improvement Center)

Hokkaido 8/15/2026 (Sat)Approx. 2,000 shells

This festival ended on 8/15/2026 (Sat).See fireworks festivals in Hokkaido·See the 8 fireworks calendar

The 36th Anniversary Kitamura Countryside Festival 2026 & Numagami Rapid-Fire Fireworks Festival

きたむら田舎フェスティバル実行委員会

36th Anniversary Kitamura Inaka Festival 2026 Numeri Rapid-Fire Fireworks Festival: Guaranteed to be overwhelmed by the spectacular fireworks

Fireworks countApprox. 2,000 shells

Expected crowd20,000 people (2025)

Time20:00～20:20

AdmissionFree viewing

Summary

The Kitamura Countryside Festival in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, closes its day with fireworks on Saturday, August 15, 2026 — from 20:00, about 2,000 shells fire in rapid succession over the pond at Kitamura Chuo Park for roughly 20 minutes. The festival celebrates the farming district's flavors with food and goods stands, food trucks, stage shows and the prize-seeking 'Waruzo Cup' team games, drawing some 20,000 visitors (2025 figure). Buses run about 20 minutes from Iwamizawa Station to the Kitama Onsen-mae stop, and 1,000 free parking spaces await.

Overview

The Kitamura Countryside Festival packs the charm of a farming district into one summer day. Stands built on local farm produce share the grounds with popular food trucks, while stage shows and attractions keep things lively from the afternoon. The 'Waruzo Cup,' a prize game played in pairs, pulls participants and spectators into one roaring crowd. At 8 p.m. the fireworks take over, with star-mines and set pieces rising in rapid succession from above the pond at Kitamura Chuo Park, lighting up the quiet rural sky for about 20 minutes straight. From JR Iwamizawa Station, the Aoyanagi Kanko bus (for Mukegawa or Kitamura) takes about 20 minutes to the Kitama Onsen-mae stop right by the venue, and 1,000 free parking spaces are on hand.

Details

Date8/15 (Sat)

End date8/15 (Sat)

Time20:00～20:20

VenueKitamura Central Park Fureai Square (next to Kitamura Environmental Improvement Center)

Address北海道岩見沢市北村中央

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 1,000 free parking spaces）

Organizer0126-56-2001 Iwamizawa City Hall, Kitamura Branch

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)

FAQ

Access

🚃 By Train

From JR Iwamizawa Station, take the Aoyanagi Kanko Bus (approx. 20 min toward Tsukigata or Kitamura), get off at Kitamura Onsen-mae bus stop, then a short walk.

Info for International Visitors

Best arrival time

Be at the park 30–45 minutes before the start. The festival runs from daytime, so entrance routes clog up from the evening onward. The free lot spans 1,000 spaces, but with events stacked before the fireworks, secure your viewing spot early.

With kids

The park venue has plenty of breathing room, true to its countryside setting — but nights get dark underfoot, so a flashlight helps. The shells rise over the pond: keep children away from the water and within sight.

Photography tips

Rapid-fire shells mirrored on the pond — a shot only Kitamura Chuo Park offers. The program runs just 20 minutes, so settle your composition before the first launch.

Payment

Viewing is free. Many food, goods and food-truck vendors take cash, so carry plenty of coins. Parking: 1,000 spaces, free.

Venue Location

43.2485, 141.6836

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Summary

Overview

Details

Date8/15 (Sat)

End date8/15 (Sat)

Time20:00～20:20

VenueKitamura Central Park Fureai Square (next to Kitamura Environmental Improvement Center)

Address北海道岩見沢市北村中央

Crowd levelLarge ★★★☆☆

Paid seatsNo

Food stallsYes

ParkingYes（Available: 1,000 free parking spaces）

Organizer0126-56-2001 Iwamizawa City Hall, Kitamura Branch

Last verified10/2/2026 (Fri)