HokkaidoLeisure

Savor the Sorachi Landscape with Tethered Balloon Rides, Paragliding, and Grass Sledding

About this spot

A leisure facility characteristic of Takikawa City, known as the town of balloons and gliders, spread across vast grassland along the Ishikari River. Tethered balloon experiences are rare even in Hokkaido, and the view of the Sorachi Plain from the sky is truly breathtaking. There are also grass sledding slopes and cycling courses, making it popular with children who want to be active and play. Start your day by feeling the wide open skies and vast landscape of Takikawa with your whole body, in preparation for the fireworks to come.

Fireworks details

Name: たきかわ納涼盆踊り花火大会

Date & time: 8/11 (Tue) Time TBA

Venue: 滝川新町河川敷特設会場

Shells: approx. 4,000

石狩川沿いの新町河川敷特設会場で開催される、滝川の夏を締めくくる花火大会です。盆踊りのやぐらのにぎわいとともに、19時から約4,000発の花火が夜空を彩ります。川面に映る花火の光と太鼓の音が重なり合う、地域に根づいた夏祭りならではの温かい雰囲気を味わえます。

Tips

荒天時は中止または規模縮小となる場合があるため、当日は滝川市の公式発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路と駐車場が大変混雑するため、車の場合は少し離れた場所に停めておくと帰りがスムーズです。

Food stalls

Hours: 12:00–

※WalkerPlus 2026年開催情報に「飲食ブース：12:00〜」と明記（2026-08-11開催予定）. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: hanabi.walkerplus.com

Tips

About 10 minutes by car from Takikawa city center. Tethered balloon experiences may be cancelled due to weather conditions, so it's reassuring to check the operating status in advance on the day. Sleds for grass sledding are available for rent. The sun is strong, so don't forget a hat and something to drink.