Secure a Spot on the Riverbed While Having Dinner and Waiting for the Show to Begin
About this spot
The riverbank of the Toibetsu River in Asahi-cho, which serves as the venue for the Ryokoku Fireworks Festival. As evening approaches, the sound of drums from the bon odori dancing platforms echoes, and the festive atmosphere builds. Spread out a takeout dinner and cool off while waiting for the fireworks to begin.
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 includedTips
About 5 minutes by car from the Honcho shopping street. The surrounding roads will be crowded on the day, so arriving early is recommended. Proper insect repellent measures will help you enjoy your time comfortably.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes required. The riverside around sunset and dusk offers refreshing and pleasant hours.
Access & map
〒089-3716 Hokkaido Ashoro Gun Ashoro Town Minami 6-jō 7-chōme 63
Model course featuring this spot
2026 44th Ashoro Hometown Bon Odori & Ryokoku Fireworks Festival Full-Day Course
Hokkaido
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