Enjoy nature leisurely from the birch hill observatory and lake
About this spot
Higashikawa's representative natural park where you can view Daisetsuzan Mountain from an observatory on a birch hill. The park features Kitoshi Lake with boating, camping areas, and log cabins, making it perfect for families to enjoy nature. The view from the observatory is a scenic spot that conveys the clear air typical of Higashikawa and is popular with photography enthusiasts. Have fun in the outdoors until evening and prepare for the night's fireworks.
Fireworks details
Name: 2026 ひがしかわどんとこい祭り
Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 20:30–
Venue: 上川郡東川町・北町
2026年8月1日(土)20時30分から、東川町北町一帯で開催されるひがしかわどんとこい祭りの花火打ち上げです。大雪山のふもとに広がる静かな町の夜空に花火が次々と開き、都会の花火大会とはひと味違う穏やかな雰囲気の中で楽しめます。写真の町らしく、花火と星空が重なる美しい瞬間をカメラに収めるのもおすすめです。自然と文化にふれた1日の締めくくりとして、家族で夜空を見上げましょう。
Tips
荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の実施状況は東川町の公式発表で確認しましょう。会場周辺は街灯が少ないため、懐中電灯があると足元が安心です。終了後は駐車場からの退出が混み合うことがあるので、少し時間をおいての移動がおすすめです。
Tips
About 10 minutes by car from Sentopure. The observatory has a gentle slope, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Boating has business hours, so visit early if you wish to use it. Insects become more prevalent in the evening, so insect repellent is advised.
Best time to visit
About 2 hours 30 minutes. Late afternoon has softened sunlight and pleasant views from the observatory.
Access & map
〒071-1405 West 5, North 44, Higashikawa, Kamikawa County, Hokkaido
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2026 Higashikawa Don-to-Koi Festival One-Day Full Enjoyment Course
Hokkaido
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