Iwamizawa Saika Festival

A summer festival featuring a variety of events in Iwamizawa’s parks and urban area during the iris and rose seasons. In 2026, the program is scheduled to include flower viewing, koto performances, outdoor tea gatherings, a bonsai exhibition, a dance plaza, and a fireworks display.

About Iwamizawa Saika Festival

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The Iwamizawa Saika Festival is a local celebration of Iwamizawa’s summer through flowers and dance.

In 2026, events including iris plant sales, iris dumplings, koto performances, outdoor tea gatherings, a bonsai exhibition, and a dance plaza will be held at venues such as Ayame Park, Iwamizawa Park, and Ekihigashi Civic Plaza Park and the Red Brick Hall in the city center.

Visitors and local residents can enjoy the start of summer in Iwamizawa while viewing the flowers.

Source: いわみざわ彩花まつり2026 – 岩見沢市周辺エリアの観光情報ポータルサイト

Festival highlights

Highlights include iris plant sales and iris dumplings at Ayame Park, as well as koto performances, outdoor tea gatherings, and a bonsai exhibition at Iwamizawa Park Shikisai-kan.

A dance and festival plaza will open at Ekihigashi Civic Plaza Park and the Red Brick Hall, where visitors can enjoy summer events.

A fireworks display is also scheduled at Hokkaido Greenland on July 25, with fireworks set to begin at 8 p.m.

Iwamizawa’s flowers, dance, and a colorful summer festival

What to expect

During the day, visitors can enjoy iris plants and iris dumplings at Ayame Park, and see koto performances, outdoor tea gatherings, and a bonsai exhibition at Iwamizawa Park Shikisai-kan.

On July 4, a dance and festival plaza will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ekihigashi Civic Plaza Park and the Red Brick Hall.

A fireworks display will be held at Hokkaido Greenland on the separate date of July 25.

Location and access

Venue and address

Ayame Park, Iwamizawa Park Shikisai-kan, Iwamizawa Park Former Green Center, Ekihigashi Civic Plaza Park and the Red Brick Hall, and Hokkaido Greenland.

Train and bus

The nearest station is JR Iwamizawa Station.

Information on direct buses is available for the fireworks display at Hokkaido Greenland.

By car

The drive is listed as 60 minutes from New Chitose Airport and 50 minutes from Sapporo.

Source: いわみざわ彩花まつり - Wikipedia

Event venue 北海道岩見沢市あやめ公園

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Dates and season

In 2026, iris plants and iris dumplings will be available at Ayame Park from July 2 through the 5th.

Koto performances, outdoor tea gatherings, the bonsai exhibition, and the dance and festival plaza will take place mainly on July 4 and the 5th.

The Saika Festival fireworks display is scheduled for July 25, with a postponement to July 26 planned in the event of severe weather.

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Tips for your visit

Iris dumplings are available each day only until sold out, so allow plenty of time if you hope to buy some.

The fireworks display is scheduled to be postponed to July 26 in the event of severe weather.

The fees for the fireworks display and parking have not yet been decided, and details of each event are said to be updated as they become available.

Origins and History of Iwamizawa Saika Festival

The festival grew out of the Iwamizawa Ayame Festival, which was held through 2001.

It was first held in 1977, and in 2002 the rose garden at Iwamizawa Park was added as a venue. The festival was renamed the Saika Festival and expanded.

Today, it is presented as a flower festival held at Ayame Park, Iwamizawa Park, and venues in the city center.

Official information

Information on the program, dates, venues, fireworks display, and photo contest is available on the tourism information portal for the Iwamizawa area.

The 2026 special event page lists events at Ayame Park, Iwamizawa Park, Ekihigashi Civic Plaza Park and the Red Brick Hall, and Hokkaido Greenland.

The phone number and email address for the Iwamizawa Saika Festival Executive Committee are also listed as contact details.