Model Itineraries in Hokkaido

On August 8, 2026 (Saturday), a full-day course centered on the 17th Banke Summer Festival Grand Fireworks Festival, held at Sapporo Banke Ski Resort (札幌ばんけいスキー場) in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Enjoy nature-based recreation at a summer outdoor park utilizing the slopes during the day, and in the afternoon, take in panoramic views of Sapporo's cityscape from Moiwa Mountain Observation Deck (藻岩山展望台). In the evening, return to the venue, have dinner, and secure a viewing spot for the fireworks. From 7 PM to 8 PM, approximately 10,000 fireworks—among Hokkaido's largest—color the night sky. A signature Sapporo summer day plan where you can enjoy both the natural mountain setting and dynamic fireworks.

A one-day course to enjoy eastern Hokkaido's Shiranuka town, centered around the 12th Port in Shiranuka Fireworks Festival held on August 22, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, enjoy seafood lunch at Michi-no-Eki Shiranuka Koiman (roadside station) while viewing the Pacific Ocean; in the afternoon, spend a relaxing time at Koiman Coast with the sea breeze. In the evening, enjoy shopping at the central shopping district, then head to Shiranuka Fishing Port before sunset for fresh seafood dinner and securing a viewing spot. At night, approximately 10,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky over the Pacific Ocean from the specially constructed venue at Shiranuka Fishing Port. A unique one-day plan for eastern Hokkaido's Shiranuka town where you can greedily enjoy both the bounty of the sea and the fireworks.

Centered on the Kushiro Tairyō Donpaku Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, this is a full-day course to enjoy Kushiro's sea and city from afternoon through evening. In the afternoon, enjoy views of the Kushiro River and sea from Nusamai Bridge (幣舞橋), Kushiro's symbol, and experience nature at the Kushiro Wetlands Observation Tower, which boasts one of Hokkaido's largest wetlands. In the evening, savor Hokkaido cuisine with robatayaki and fresh seafood around Kushiro Station, then head to the mouth of the Kushiro River as dusk falls. Once night descends, witness approximately 10,000 fireworks illuminating the night sky and river surface in one of Hokkaido's most spectacular fireworks displays. Enjoy a special day full of memories with your family, accompanied by the cool autumn evening breeze of Kushiro.

A full-day course experiencing everything Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second-largest city, centered on the 74th Michishin Cooling Fireworks Festival held at the Ishikari River banks in Asahikawa City (between Asahi Bridge and Shin Bridge) starting at 7:45 PM on July 30, 2026. At noon, savor local cuisine at Asahikawa Ramen Village. In the afternoon, encounter polar bears and penguins at Asahiyama Zoo, one of Japan's most representative zoos. During summer, the zoo operates in the evening, allowing you to witness active animal behavior before heading to the venue—a unique Asahikawa experience. Combined with a stroll through Kaimono Park, spend the evening relaxing by the Ishikari River banks while awaiting the show. Approximately 4,000 fireworks will illuminate the Ishikari River alongside Asahi Bridge's night scenery, creating a perfect finale to Asahikawa's summer. An ideal plan for families wanting to enjoy both the zoo and fireworks.

A course to fully enjoy Tokachi and Honbetsu Town, with the 30th Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival Higashi-Tokachi Fireworks Display held on September 5, 2026 (Saturday) as the main attraction. At midday, enjoy Tokachi cuisine at Michi no Eki Stella★Honbetsu Road Station. In the afternoon, relax and unwind in the spacious green spaces of Honbetsu Park. In the evening, enjoy shopping at the town's shopping street, then move to the Toshibe River riverbed before sunset to secure a viewing spot. At night, approximately 6,000 fireworks light up the Higashi-Tokachi night sky from the special venue on the Toshibe River riverbed. It's a full-day plan where you can indulge in both the bounty of Tokachi in autumn abundance and spectacular fireworks.

A one-day course to enjoy Hokkaido's Samani Town, featuring the 54th Apoi Hi-Matsuri festival held on August 1st, 2026 (Saturday). At midday, learn about the world-renowned alpine plants and the formation of the Geopark at the Apoi Dake Geopark Visitor Center. In the afternoon, take a leisurely walk along the coast, gazing at the curious 'Parent-Child Rocks' floating in the sea. At Samani Michi-no-Eki, enjoy searching for local seafood and souvenirs. In the evening, head to Nishiki-cho, the fireworks venue, after an early meal around Samani Port. As dusk falls, fireworks burst into the night sky over Hidaka, illuminating the seaside evening. An indulgent one-day plan packed with the nature of the Geopark, scenic coastal landscapes, and summer fireworks—uniquely Samani.

This is a one-day course centered around the "Kimobetsu Summer Festival" (August 8-9, 2026; opening day August 8; venue: Omachi Chibikko Plaza) held in Kimobetsu Town, an agricultural community nestled between Mount Yotei and the Shiribetsu River. In the morning, savor locally grown potatoes and fresh vegetables at Roadside Station Kimobetsu, then admire the pastoral landscape of Soma Farm known for its red cattle shed. After pausing at a viewpoint overlooking Mount Yotei to take in the grand scenery, enjoy the gentle murmur of the Shiribetsu River along its banks. At 5 PM, as the lights of food stalls illuminate Omachi Chibikko Plaza, the Kimobetsu Summer Festival officially begins. Conclude your tranquil day surrounded by farmland and clear streams with the warmth of the community at this cherished summer celebration.

USU Marine Athletic Atui, the floating aquatic obstacle course that appears at Usu Beach in Date City, Hokkaido, opens in 2026 with a preview run from Saturday, July 18 to Monday, July 20, holds its grand opening on Saturday, July 25 and operates until Sunday, August 30. Opening hours are roughly 9:00 to 16:00, and may vary with the tide. In the morning, first stop by Michi-no-Eki Date Rekishi-no-Mori (道の駅だて歴史の杜), which introduces the history and pioneering days of Date City, and take a break while browsing local specialties and souvenirs. Next, take an unhurried stroll through the lush grounds of Usu Zenkoji (有珠善光寺), counted among Hokkaido's three great temples. After a lunch break, head to the colourful obstacle course floating on the sea. You can enjoy dynamic, summery water play, balancing your way across floating bridges and trampolines set on the water. A full-day course where you can move your body freely until evening amid the majestic scenery of Mount Usu and Mount Showa-Shinzan.

Centered around the 31st Cosmos Declaration Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, this is a full-day course to enjoy Okhotsk and Yubetsu Town. In the daytime, enjoy the heated pool and local cuisine at Michi-no-Eki Ailand Yubetsu, and in the afternoon, stroll through Cosmos Street Road while enjoying early autumn flowers. In the evening, enjoy the calm lake scenery at Saroma Lake shores, then move to the Yubetsu River riverbed before sunset to secure a spot. At night, approximately 2,500 fireworks light up Yubetsu's night sky from the Sesseragi Plaza Special Venue. A greedy yet wonderful full day unique to Okhotsk where you can enjoy flowers, Saroma Lake, and fireworks.

FIREWORKS illusion Iwamizawa Park Fireworks Festival 2026, held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, is the star attraction of a full-day course through Sorachi and Iwamizawa City. During the day, explore the rose garden and sculpture plaza at Iwamizawa Park. In the afternoon, visit the Iwamizawa Complex Station, which has garnered attention for its architectural design. As evening approaches, enjoy shopping and dining at the central shopping street, then return to the venue's lawn area before sunset to secure your spot. At night, approximately 6,000 fireworks will light up the sky above Iwamizawa Park. This is Iwamizawa's ultimate summer plan, where you can enjoy both the vast park and the street walks.

A course to enjoy Hakodate and the Yunokawa Onsen hot spring town for a full day, featuring the 61st Hakodate Yunokawa Onsen Fireworks Festival held on Saturday, August 22, 2026 as the main highlight. In the afternoon, meet monkeys enjoying hot springs at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, then visit Yukura Shrine in the afternoon. Spend a leisurely time exploring foot baths in the Yunokawa Onsen hot spring town. Have an early dinner in the hot spring town in the evening, and when dusk falls, head to the area near the mouth of the Matsukura River. At night, approximately 3,000 fireworks will be launched into the sky above the Yunokawa Onsen hot spring town. This is a perfect plan to greedily enjoy both hot spring charm and fireworks, making it an ideal way to wrap up summer in Hakodate.

A course to enjoy Shimokita Peninsula's Shikabe Town for a full day, centered around the 45th Shikabe Sea and Hot Spring Festival & Fireworks Great Show held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. At midday, enjoy the geyser and foot baths at Roadside Station Shikabe Geyser Park. In the afternoon, play freely at Shikabe Park Campground amid the sea breeze. In the evening, savor freshly caught seafood at Shikabe Fishing Port. After securing a spot around the venue before sunset, at night approximately 3,200 fireworks light up the night sky of the sea and hot spring town as seen from the harbor. This is the definitive summer plan to fully and greedily savor the blessings of hot springs and sea in Shikabe Town.

A full-day course to enjoy Tokachi and Ashoro town, centered around the 44th Ashoro Hometown Bon Odori & Ryokoku Fireworks Festival held on August 15, 2026 (Saturday). During the day, experience the planetarium and local cuisine at Michi no Eki Ashoro Gingawa Hall 21, and encounter ancient fossils at the Ashoro Animal Fossil Museum in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy shopping at the Honcho shopping street, then move to the Toibetsu River riverbed before dusk to secure a viewing spot. At night, approximately 8,000 fireworks illuminate the Tokachi night sky from the Toibetsu River bank. A one-day plan to fully enjoy the charm of Ashoro—starry skies, ancient fossils, and hometown fireworks.

A course to enjoy Takikawa City over the course of a full day, centered around the Takikawa Cooling Bon Odori Fireworks Festival held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. In the daytime, enjoy tethered balloon experiences and grass sledding at Takikawa Sky Park, and in the afternoon interact with animals at the petting animal zoo in Takikawa Park. In the late afternoon, stop at Michi-no-Eki Takikawa for shopping of Takikawa specialties and a break, then move to the Ishikari River riverbed before sunset to secure your viewing spot. At night, approximately 4,000 fireworks light up the summer night sky from the Takikawa-Shinmachi Riverbed Special Venue. This is the ultimate summer vacation plan to enjoy both the natural beauty of the Sorachi area and the fireworks to the fullest.

On August 8, 2026 (Saturday), a full-day course centered around the 53rd Iwanai Dotō Matsuri (岩内怒涛まつり) held at the special venue on the west side of the Iwanai Regional Cultural Center in Iwanai Town, Hokkaido. At noon, experience art at a museum showcasing local painter's works, then savor freshly caught seafood at Iwanai Port. In the afternoon, enjoy spectacular views of the Sea of Japan during a scenic drive along the majestic cliffs of Raiden Kaigan. By evening, finish dinner at the venue and secure a spot for fireworks viewing. From 7 PM to 8 PM, approximately 5,000 fireworks illuminate the night sky above Iwanai facing the Sea of Japan. This is a uniquely Iwanai summer day plan where you can indulge in art, gourmet dining, scenic drives, and spectacular fireworks.

A full-day course centered on the 54th Sunagawa Cooling Fireworks Festival, held on August 8, 2026 (Saturday) around Sunagawa Oasis Park in Sunagawa City, Hokkaido. Enjoy the large observation wheel and hot springs at Highway Oasis along the expressway at noon, then visit a preserved steam locomotive at a local park. In the afternoon, leisurely stroll around the pond at Sunagawa Oasis Park, which is also the fireworks venue, and in the evening, enjoy dinner at the venue while securing your fireworks viewing spot. From 7 PM to 8 PM, approximately 3,000 fireworks will light up Sunagawa's night sky. A greedy Hokkaido summer plan where you can enjoy the charm of drive-break spots, peaceful park time, and fireworks all together.

Centered on the 15th Urasushi Summer Taste Festival held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Kabaato District Uraushi Town Kinausunai, this one-day course lets you fully enjoy Uraushi Town's summer by the side of Tsurunuma. At noon, search for souvenirs at the Michi-no-Eki Tsurunuma roadside station, then enjoy a quiet walk at Uraushi Shrine on the back hillside where you might encounter wild birds or Japanese squirrels. After spending a relaxed time at Tsurunuma Park, take a rest at the hot spring facility overlooking Tsurunuma. In the evening, return to the venue to savor local tastes like A5-grade Uraushi black wagyu beef and venison while waiting for the fireworks to begin. As night falls, gaze up at the fireworks reflected in the marsh water from the side of Tsurunuma. This is a summer festival plan unique to Uraushi Town, combining local flavors and fireworks to enjoy both.

Centered on the 64th Kucchan Potato Festival 2026 held on Sunday, August 2, 2026, this one-day course lets you enjoy Kucchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido. Start at noon in front of JR Kucchan Station admiring the majestic Yotei Mountain, then visit the Kucchan Local History Museum to learn about the town's development through pioneer settlement and potato cultivation. Spend the afternoon playing freely in Ezo Fuji View Park with views of Yotei Mountain, and enjoy the sight of the mountain reflected in the quiet lake at Hangetsu Lake Nature Park. In the evening, have dinner in town while waiting for sunset, and at 7:30 PM, the summer fireworks festival of Kucchan—the potato town—begins. The fireworks rising into the clear, high-altitude highland night sky at the foot of Yotei Mountain reflect the landscape unique to Kucchan, a town developed through pioneer settlement and potato cultivation. This is a one-day plan to fully enjoy Kucchan summer with nature, history, and the local festival combined.

A full-day course centered around the 54th Higashikagura Flower Festival held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday), enjoying nature and flowers near Asahikawa. At lunch, enjoy local flavors at the Higashikagura Mori Saikan roadside station; in the afternoon, break a sweat with athletics and walking in a park surrounded by forest. In the evening, stroll through a flower-filled garden for a relaxing break, then return to the South 1 East venue area to enjoy street vendor food and secure your viewing spot. At 7 PM, fireworks light up the open sky near Asahikawa. A definitive Higashikagura town plan packed with forest play, flower viewing, and summer fireworks all in one day.

A full-day course centered around the 35th Taiki Town Rekifune River Clear Stream Festival Hokkaido Shimbun Fireworks Show, held on August 2, 2026 (Sunday) at 7:30 PM on the Rekifune River floodplain upstream from the Taiki Bridge in Hiroo County, Taiki Town, Hokkaido. Enjoy local flavors at Roadside Station in the morning, try gold panning in the Rekifune River, which boasts exceptional water clarity. Spend the afternoon strolling through town, then secure a good spot on the floodplain in the evening. From 7:30 PM, about 2,800 fireworks light up the night sky above the clear stream, accompanied by the sound of flowing water. A spacious, relaxing Hokkaido-style full-day plan where you can fully enjoy the abundant nature, river activities, and spectacular fireworks.

A full-day course to enjoy Kamikawa County Touma Town, centered around the 33rd Touma Banryu Festival fireworks show on August 2, 2026 (Sunday) at 7:55 PM. Start at midday at Roadside Station Touma to experience local flavors, visit Touma Stalactite Cave Park for a cave exploration experience in nature. In the afternoon, enjoy plenty of space to play and run around at Sunrise Park Touma. Return to the festival venue in the evening, enjoy street food while waiting for the show. From 7:55 to 8:05 PM, approximately 120 fireworks are concentrated in the night sky for a short but intense climax. A summer day plan unique to Touma Town where you can enjoy both nature and the town's summer festival.

On August 2, 2026 (Sunday), experience Japan's northernmost port town over a full day centered around the 63rd Wakkanai Minato and Antarctica Festival Grand Fireworks at the Northern Breakwater Dome. Start at noon at Japan's northernmost railway station, Wakkanai Station, where the station building itself serves as a historic northern landmark. Continue to Wakkanai Fukkō Market to savor fresh seafood and hunt for souvenirs, then head to Cape Noshappu in the afternoon to enjoy the lighthouse, aquarium, and stunning views of the Soya Strait. In the evening, climb to Wakkanai Park for panoramic views from the Ice-Snow Monument and centennial tower overlooking the city and sea. Return to the venue area as darkness falls, secure your spot, enjoy festival food, and witness approximately 2,500 fireworks launching near the Northern Breakwater Dome from 8:30 to 9:15 PM. Note that in case of severe weather, the event may be postponed to August 3 (Monday)—check official updates. A perfect day to indulge in both the sea and fireworks of Japan's northernmost port town.

A full-day leisurely course featuring the 47th Shosanvetsu Cape Festival held August 1, 2026 (Saturday), exploring Shosanvetsu Village facing the Sea of Japan. At noon, savor seafood-based lunch at the Roadside Station in Misaki Daiōen Park, then visit the village's SORA Planetarium to touch the world of space. From Kinkoku Cape, enjoy views of Teuri and Yagishiri Islands' silhouettes on the Sea of Japan. In the evening, rest and dine at Misaki-no-Yu Shosanvetsu Hot Spring, then secure a viewing spot at Misaki Daiōen Park as sunset approaches. At 7 PM, fireworks light up the clear northern night sky, marking the finale with a quiet and beautiful summer night unique to this star-watching village.

A full-day course to leisurely enjoy Nakotondabetsu Town, a small village in Hokkaido's northernmost region, featuring the 45th Latitude 45° Summer Festival on August 1, 2026 (Saturday). At noon, take a rest at Roadside Station Pinne Shiri and enjoy regional cuisine. In the afternoon, visit Nakotondabetsu Shrine, the town's guardian shrine, and spend quiet time. After walking through town and viewing the hot spring facility, in the evening enjoy food stall delicacies around the venue while waiting for the night. At 7 PM, fireworks light up the northern sky as the festival's grand finale. This plan offers a summer festival experience unique to a spacious rural town with fewer crowds. Spend a relaxed day with family under Hokkaido's wide sky.