Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival: East Tokachi Fireworks Festival

This 2-day festival of fireworks and a popular music show is held at the special venue on the banks of the Toshibetsu River in Honbetsu Town. In 2026, the East Tokachi Fireworks Festival took place on the first evening, lighting up the night sky over Honbetsu with approximately 6,000 fireworks.

About Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival: East Tokachi Fireworks Festival

The Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival is a major community event held in Honbetsu Town.

Enjoy 2 days of events centered around the East Tokachi Fireworks Festival on day 1 and a popular music show on day 2.

The fireworks festival is introduced as an event that lights up the early-autumn night sky over the Tokachi region.

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Festival highlights

A highlight is watching the fireworks from close to the launch site, with nothing blocking the view.

Small fireworks that spread across a wide area and 4-gō star mines unfold rhythmically to music.

You can also enjoy the wide-open fireworks and their booming sound from the steps on the river embankment.

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Honbetsu’s autumn festival lights up the night sky over the Toshibetsu River with music and approximately 6,000 fireworks

What to expect

In 2026, the plan was to enjoy the daytime festival, then watch the East Tokachi Fireworks Festival on the evening of September 5.

The fireworks festival ran from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with approximately 6,000 fireworks launched.

A popular music show is scheduled for the following day, September 6, making it possible to enjoy the fireworks and stage events over the 2 days.

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How to take part

The fireworks festival is an event where visitors watch the fireworks launched at the venue.

General visitors can enjoy the fireworks from the special venue on the banks of the Toshibetsu River or from the steps on the river embankment.

No recruitment or performance requirements for participating in the fireworks launch have been announced.

Location and access

Venue and address

Special venue on the banks of the Toshibetsu River (Honbetsu Town, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido)

Train and bus

Take a Tokachi Bus bound for Rikubetsu from JR Ikeda Station; the ride takes about 40 minutes. Get off at “Honbetsu,” then walk about 5 minutes.

No shuttle bus service is available.

By car

About 5 minutes from Honbetsu IC on the Doto Expressway.

Exit at Honbetsu IC or Urahoro IC.

Parking

A special parking lot with capacity for about 800 cars is available.

Parking is also available outside the venue at 2 agricultural cooperatives, 4 roadside stations, and 1 town hall location. These parking areas are 500 m to 1 km from the venue.

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Address 〒089-3334 Honbetsu Town, Nakagawa District, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

The 2026 Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival was held over 2 days, on September 5 (Saturday) and September 6 (Sunday).

The East Tokachi Fireworks Festival was scheduled for September 5 (Saturday) from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a postponement to the following day, September 6, in the event of severe weather.

An announcement that the 2026 festival had ended was posted on September 10.

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Tips for your visit

Parking at the venue gets crowded on the day of the fireworks festival, so if you are driving, parking outside the venue is another option.

The parking areas outside the venue are 500 m to 1 km away, so allow time for the walk.

For the 2026 fireworks festival, the event was to be postponed until the next day in the event of severe weather, and a cancellation decision was to be made at 3 p.m.

Nearby attractions

Nearby attractions within Honbetsu Town include Roadside Station Stella★Honbetsu, Yoshitsune no Sato Honbetsu Park, and Kamuiyama Observatory.

The town’s tourism information says that Honbetsu Park has a campground and walking trails, and that its azaleas are also a highlight.

If you are interested in local specialties and flavors, you can also look into Honbetsu tofu, miso, and soy sauce.

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Official information

Official information about the Honbetsu Kirameki Town Festival is available on Honbetsu Town’s special website.

It includes information about the fireworks festival, events, food, and more.