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Enjoy dinner in the hot spring town and secure a spot to wait for the fireworks to begin
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Enjoy dinner in the hot spring town and secure a spot to wait for the fireworks to begin

About this spot

In the center of Sounkyo Hot Spring Town, you can find restaurants and souvenir shops lined up in the unique atmosphere of steaming mist. During the Gorge Flame Festival period, the entire hot spring town is bustling with activity, making it enjoyable just to stroll around as a family. As the sun sets, lights begin to illuminate the town, and anticipation builds for the fireworks. After dinner, secure a good spot to view the fireworks.

Fireworks details

Name: 層雲峡温泉峡谷火まつり 夏花火

Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 本祭 ※以降8/15まで毎夜花火打上

Venue: 上川町・層雲峡

2026年7月25日(土)開催の本祭を皮切りに、層雲峡温泉峡谷火まつりでは8月15日まで毎夜花火が打ち上がります。19時から20時までの1時間、切り立つ岩壁に囲まれた渓谷の夜空に花火が次々と打ち上がり、岩壁に音が反響する様子は峡谷ならではの迫力です。大雪山国立公園の玄関口で見上げる花火は、都会の花火大会とはひと味違うスケール感を味わえます。

Tips

荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は事前に確認しましょう。渓谷の夜は冷え込むことがあるため羽織ものを。終了後は温泉街の道が混み合うことがあります。

Source: sounkyo.net

Tips

Restaurants in the hot spring town get crowded in the evening, so an early dinner is recommended. Even in midsummer, the gorge can get chilly at night, so bring a light jacket.

Best time to visit

Takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. Around sunset, the steam from the hot springs looks beautiful

Access & map

〒078-1701 Hokkaido Kamikawa District, Kamikawa Town, Sounkyo

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2026 Sounkyo Gorge Flame Festival Summer Fireworks Full-Day Experience Course

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