An Afternoon Encounter with Animals Connected to Hokkaido
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A municipal zoo of Obihiro city adjacent to Midoriyama Park. Meet animals unique to Hokkaido such as Ezo deer (エゾシカ) and Ezo raccoon dogs (エゾタヌキ), as well as diverse species including Amur tigers and polar bears. Though compact, attractions are well-concentrated, and the scale allows for a comfortable pace when visiting with children. Spending an afternoon beneath Tokachi's expansive sky calmly observing animals before the night's climax makes for an enjoyable buildup to the fireworks. The outdoor areas are predominant, so on sunny days, remember to bring a hat and stay hydrated.
Fireworks details
Name: 勝毎花火大会
Date & time: 8/13 (Thu) 19:20–21:00
Venue: 十勝川河川敷特設会場(十勝大橋下流400m付近)・帯広市
Shells: approx. 20,000
勝毎花火大会は、北海道を代表する大規模花火大会のひとつです。2026年8月13日(木)19時20分から21時にかけて、十勝川河川敷特設会場から約20,000発が打ち上げられます。十勝平野の広大な空を舞台に繰り広げられる花火は、都市部の花火大会とはひと味違う開放感と迫力があり、川面に映る光の揺らめきも見応え十分です。音楽と花火が連動するミュージックスターマインや大型スターマインなど演出も多彩で、1時間40分にわたるプログラムはフィナーレまで飽きさせません。十勝の夜空いっぱいに開く大輪を、北海道の夏の夜風とともに堪能してください。
Tips
荒天時の開催可否は勝毎花火大会公式の発表を必ず確認してください。終了後は帯広駅方面への道が大変混み合うため、フィナーレ後しばらく河川敷で余韻を楽しんでから時間差で移動するのがおすすめです。足元が暗いので小型ライトを用意し、お子さんとはぐれないよう注意しましょう。
Food stalls
Where: 十勝川河川敷特設会場
Scale: approx. 15 stalls (2025年実績)
※Based on previous years. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
Just a short walk from Midoriyama Park. Admission is a few hundred yen for adults (please check in advance). During summer, the zoo closes around 5:00 PM, so plan to wrap up by around 3:00 PM to allow time for your next activity. The zoo has a gift shop and vending machines, serving as a hydration stop.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes required. Mid-afternoon hours coincide with active animal behavior, providing many delightful scenes for children.
Access & map
〒080-0846 Hokkaido, Obihiro City, Midoriyama 2
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