HokkaidoLeisure

View Fossil Specimens of the Ancient Sea Creature Desmostylus

About this spot

A museum displaying numerous valuable fossil specimens, including the complete skeletal framework of the ancient sea creature Desmostylus that was excavated in Ashoro town. Though compact, the museum is impressive, and the exhibits allow visitors to experience that this land was once an ocean—even adults find themselves captivated. Before the evening fireworks, it's a moment to connect with the vast span of time that Ashoro's earth has carved.

Fireworks details

Name: 足寄ふるさと盆踊り・両国花火大会

Date & time: 8/15 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 足寄町旭町利別川河畔

Shells: approx. 8,000

足寄町旭町の利別川河畔で開催される、第44回を数える地域の夏祭りです。盆踊りのやぐらを中心にしたにぎわいとともに、19時から約8,000発の花火が夜空を彩ります。町を挙げてのふるさと祭りならではの温かい雰囲気の中、川面に映る花火の光を楽しめます。

Tips

荒天時は中止または延期となる場合があるため、当日は足寄町の公式発表で確認を。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、少し余韻を楽しんでから帰路につくのがおすすめです。

Food stalls

Food stalls: Yes

※WalkerPlus 2026年開催情報に「地元グルメを味わえる屋台や縁日コーナーも登場し」と明記（2026-08-15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 5 minutes by car from Michi no Eki Ashoro Gingawa Hall 21. The display explanation panels are detailed, so it's recommended to allow extra time for viewing. During summer vacation periods, it may get crowded with families.