A night of oni fireworks in Hell Valley, entrusting the Yukijin’s wishes to the flames
Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley
The 2026 edition of Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 第1期：2026/06/01Ended第2期：2026/06/04Ended第3期：2026/06/08Ended第4期：2026/06/11Ended第5期：2026/06/15Ended第6期：2026/06/18Ended第7期：2026/06/22Ended第8期：2026/06/25Ended第9期：2026/06/29Ended第10期：2026/07/02Ended第11期：2026/07/09Ended第12期：2026/07/16Ended第13期：2026/07/23Ended第14期：2026/07/30Ended第15期：2026/09/03Ended第16期：2026/09/10Ended第17期：2026/09/17Ended第18期：2026/09/24Ended
- Season / frequency
- Usually held in summer / Held annually
- Location
- Hell Valley Observation Deck
- Area
- Hokkaido・Noboribetsu City(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
- Wishes behind the festival
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Adults: ¥500 (tax included); free for elementary school children and younger
- Age restrictions
- Free for elementary school children and younger
- Last updated
- 2026/11/11
This event features the Yukijin of Noboribetsu Onsen launching handheld fireworks into the night sky above Hell Valley. Set against the legend of ghostly flames and prayers for good health, oni masks, the sounds of drums, and columns of fire up to approximately 8 m high illuminate Hell Valley.
About Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley
Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley is an event where the Yukijin, known from the traditions of Noboribetsu Onsen, launch handheld fireworks in Hell Valley.
Against the backdrop of Hell Valley, where hot springs emerge from a volcanic crater, the Yukijin pray for people’s good health and burn away misfortune, drawing on the legend of ghostly flames.
The Yukijin in red costumes and oni masks, the sounds of gongs and taiko drums, and flames shooting into the night sky come together to make this a hallmark of summer in Noboribetsu.
Festival highlights
The biggest highlight is the enormous handheld firework carried by the Yukijin.
Like an eruption, a column of fire shoots up into the night sky to a height of approximately 8 m, while thunderous sounds and sparks light up Hell Valley in red.
The rugged, sulfur-scented rocks, red costumes, oni masks, and sounds of gongs and taiko drums come together to enhance the fiery spectacle.
A night of oni fireworks in Hell Valley, entrusting the Yukijin’s wishes to the flames
What to expect
At the venue, the Yukijin wear red costumes and oni masks and perform to the sounds of gongs and taiko drums.
Then a large column of fire shoots up from the handheld firework they carry, coloring the night sky red with a thunderous roar.
The event is scheduled to run for approximately 20 minutes from 8 p.m., and the information says that, at the finale, the audience’s applause and cheers echo through Hell Valley.
How to take part
Admission tickets are required in 2026.
Adults: ¥500 (tax included); free for elementary school children and younger.
Same-day tickets are available at the Noboribetsu International Tourism and Convention Association counter.
Online ticket purchases are also available
Location and access
- Venue
Hell Valley Observation Deck
- Address
Noboribetsu Onsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Address Noboribetsu Onsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
Dates and season
- Period 1
2026/06/01
- Period 2
2026/06/04
- Period 3
2026/06/08
- Period 4
2026/06/11
- Period 5
2026/06/15
- Period 6
2026/06/18
- Period 7
2026/06/22
- Period 8
2026/06/25
- Period 9
2026/06/29
- Period 10
2026/07/02
- Period 11
2026/07/09
- Period 12
2026/07/16
- Period 13
2026/07/23
- Period 14
2026/07/30
- Period 15
2026/09/03
- Period 16
2026/09/10
- Period 17
2026/09/17
- Period 18
2026/09/24
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
June 1, 2026, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, and 29; July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; September 3, 10, 17, and 24.
各日20:00から20分程度。
The event may be canceled due to severe weather (rain or strong winds), etc.
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 / Noboribetsu City (the search is not centered on the festival venue)
Tips for your visit
In 2026, eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited at the venue.
Please refrain from using camping chairs and rain umbrellas after the event begins.
Drones are prohibited. Please check with staff about using tripods and taking photographs.
Pets other than assistance dogs are not allowed.
From around 6:30 p.m. until the event ends, entry to the Hell Valley Observation Deck and walking trails is prohibited without an admission ticket.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Noboribetsu Jigokudani, Noboribetsu Onsen, the natural footbath along the Oyunumagawa River, Noboribetsu Bear Park, and Lake Kuttara.
All are introduced as attractions near the venue on the information page for Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley.
刈田神社
北海道登別市にある神社
Official information
主催者案内：一般社団法人 登別国際観光コンベンション協会。
公式サイト：Official website
Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley at a Glance
Oni Hanabi in Hell Valley is a summer fire festival where the Yukijin of Noboribetsu Onsen launch handheld fireworks in Hell Valley.
Set against the legend of ghostly flames and wishes for good health and protection from misfortune, the event features performances with oni masks, red costumes, gongs, and taiko drums.
A major highlight is the sight of columns of fire shooting up to approximately 8 m into the night sky against Hell Valley’s rugged landscape.
Sources and references
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/11/11
