Erimo Lighthouse Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include the atmosphere of the venue, centered around the Former Horomizaki Lighthouse Memorial Tower, and the lighthouse lighting held at night.

Erimo Koma Odori and Erimo Kagura, local traditional performing arts, are also presented, offering a glimpse of the culture passed down in Erimo.

Fireworks are launched toward the end of the festival, with around 1,500 shots in a typical year, according to the event information.

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Erimo’s summer night, lit by the lighthouse and local performing arts

What to expect

The festival takes place over several days and features song shows, activities for children, and local traditional performing arts on stage.

The evening program begins when the lighthouse is lit, followed by performances of Erimo Koma Odori and Erimo Kagura.

Fireworks are launched at the end, but the order and times of events may vary from year to year.

How to take part

Visitors can watch stage events, local traditional performing arts, the lighthouse lighting, and fireworks at the venue.

Activities for children are also held, but check whether there are opportunities for general visitors to participate as performers or events that require registration.

It is best to visit expecting to enjoy the festival mainly as a spectator.

Location and access

Venue and address

Lighthouse Park (53-1 Honmachi, Erimo, Horoizumi District, Hokkaido).

Train and bus

From JR Samani Station, take a JR Hokkaido Bus bound for Erimo for about 35 minutes, then get off at “Erimo”; the venue is a short walk away.

Another notice says to get off at “Erimo Honmachi”; the venue is a 1-minute walk away.

By car

About 2 hours from Niikappu IC on the Hidaka Expressway, or about 1 hour 30 minutes from Churui-Taiki IC on the Obihiro-Hiroo Expressway.

Parking

Parking is available, according to the event information.

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Address 53-1 Honmachi, Erimo, Horoizumi District, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

In 2026, the festival was scheduled to run from August 14 through the 16th, with a fireworks display listed for August 15 from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A song show is scheduled for the 14th and a fireworks display for the 15th, along with activities for children.

The event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain.

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Tips for your visit

The lighthouse is lit and fireworks are held during the evening program, so arriving with plenty of time should make it easier to see the events.

The venue is close to the sea, and Erimo is described as an area where strong winds are common, so it is a good idea to dress for the season and prepare for the wind.

Even in years when the event is scheduled to go ahead in light rain, be aware that changes may be made due to weather.

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Nearby attractions

The venue, Lighthouse Park, is home to the Former Horomizaki Lighthouse Memorial Tower.

The memorial tower in the park was built near the original site of the former second Horomizaki Lighthouse and stands 9 meters tall.

Erimo Town also has sightseeing spots such as Cape Erimo, the Golden Road, Toyoni Lake, and Hirenuma Pond.

Origins and History of Erimo Lighthouse Festival

The Erimo Lighthouse Festival traces its origins to the first Erimo Commerce and Harbor Festival, which began in Showa 45.

In Showa 54, the venue was moved to Lighthouse Park, whose symbol is the former Horomizaki Lighthouse, and the event was renamed the Erimo Lighthouse Festival, its current name.

The Former Horomizaki Lighthouse Memorial Tower, the festival’s centerpiece, was designated a National Tangible Cultural Property in Reiwa 1.

Official information

You can check the venue and visitor information in Erimo Town’s “Windy Town ‘Erimo’ Visitor Guide.”

Information about Lighthouse Park, the venue, includes its address and a description of the Former Horomizaki Lighthouse Memorial Tower.

Erimo Town’s Industry Promotion Division is listed as the contact, at 01466-2-4626.

Erimo Lighthouse Festival at a Glance

The Erimo Lighthouse Festival is a summer festival in Erimo, held at Lighthouse Park, home to the Former Horomizaki Lighthouse Memorial Tower.

The program features the lighthouse lighting, Erimo Koma Odori, Erimo Kagura, fireworks, and other events that showcase the area’s history and performing arts.

In 2026, the festival was listed as running from August 14 through the 16th, with fireworks scheduled for the evening of August 15.