Ashoro’s summer, illuminated by the energy of Bon Odori and fireworks echoing nearby
Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival
The 2026 edition of Ashoro Furusato and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/15Ended
- Season / frequency
- Summer
- Location
- Riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River / Green space and parking lot in front of the Town Community Center
- Area
- Hokkaido・Ashoro Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Features
- Highlights and activities
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Free admission
- Last updated
- 2026/10/24
This is a summer festival of Bon Odori and the Ryogoku Fireworks Festival in Ashoro Town. Along with costume Bon Odori and stage events, around 8,000 fireworks light up the night sky.
About Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival
This festival of Bon Odori and fireworks brings color to summer in Ashoro Town.
Bon Odori and stage events are held at places such as the green space in front of the Town Community Center, while fireworks are launched from the riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River.
Dancers in brightly colored outfits liven up the festival at the costume Bon Odori contest and children’s Bon Odori contest.
The venue also has a beer garden and food stalls, and the festival is presented as a summer event for everyone from children to adults.
Source: 足寄ふるさと盆踊り・両国花火大会｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!
Festival highlights
Highlights include the costume Bon Odori and children’s Bon Odori, where dancers wear brightly colored outfits.
In the evening, the Ryogoku Fireworks Festival takes place, with around 8,000 fireworks and starmines lighting up the night sky each year.
Fireworks are launched from the riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River, and are known for their brilliant display and the sound that echoes nearby.
Visitors can also enjoy stage shows, a beer garden, and yatai food stalls serving items such as yakitori.
Ashoro’s summer, illuminated by the energy of Bon Odori and fireworks echoing nearby
What to expect
The festival features a costume Bon Odori contest, a children’s Bon Odori contest, stage shows, and more.
A beer garden and yatai stalls are set up at the venue, serving items such as yakitori and beer.
According to the 2026 event information, the festival was scheduled to start at 1 p.m., with fireworks planned from 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
The Bon Odori and event venue and the fireworks launch site are in separate locations: the green space in front of the Town Community Center and the riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
参加費：入場無料
Location and access
- Venue and address
Riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River (fireworks launch site) / Green space and parking lot in front of the Town Community Center (Bon Odori and event venue) / Ashoro, Ashoro District, Hokkaido
- By car
From Ashoro IC on the Doto Expressway, head toward the venue.
- Parking
Free parking available
Address Minami 1-jo 5-chome, Ashoro, Ashoro District, Hokkaido (in front of the Town Community Center) / Riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
2026年8月15日（土）13:00〜21:00。
花火打上は19:30〜20:10予定です。
Accommodation and hotels PR
Showing nearby accommodation.
Prices and availability are current at the time of retrieval. For multi-night stays, only the first night’s price is shown. Confirm the final price and directions to the venue with the booking provider. Select your dates again when using the area search link. Search area: within 3 km of Central Hokkaido / Ashoro Town (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
2026年は花火打上が19:30〜20:10予定です。
The venue is divided into the Bon Odori and event area and the fireworks launch site.
Nearby attractions
Meoto Onsen and the Galaxy Forest Observatory are listed as nearby attractions.
Both are presented as tourist information for the area around the festival venue.
Nearby roadside stations, including Roadside Station Ashoro Ginga Hall 21, are also listed.
Official information
Official Ashoro Town website
Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival at a Glance
The Ashoro Furusato Bon Odori and Ryogoku Fireworks Festival is a summer festival in Ashoro Town featuring costume Bon Odori, children’s Bon Odori, stage shows, yatai food stalls, and more.
In the evening, around 8,000 fireworks are launched each year from the riverbank south of Ryogoku Bridge over the Teshio River.
According to the 2026 event information, the festival was scheduled to start at 1 p.m. on August 15, with fireworks planned from 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/24
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