Obihiro Heigen Festival

Festival highlights

On the first day, during “Yume Furuyo,” men’s and women’s mikoshi process along Heigen-dori, with calls and taiko echoing through the night.

At “Heigen Taiko Festival,” groups from across Hokkaido perform together, showcasing their distinctive rhythms and styles.

On the final day, the streets come alive with inventive costumes and dancing to live Hokkai Bon Uta at Bon Odori.

A summer festival bringing Obihiro to life with mikoshi, taiko, and Bon Odori

What to expect

The festival features events such as “Yume Furuyo,” when mikoshi are carried on the first day; “Heigen Taiko Festival,” where taiko groups perform; and “Obihiro Bon Odori,” danced to Hokkai Bon Uta.

Street performances and events in each district also enliven the venues.

Bon Odori has a judged division as well as an open-entry division that people can join on the day.

How to take part

Bon Odori has an open-entry division that anyone can join on the day.

There are also divisions for groups and individuals who register to take part.

You can join the open-entry Bon Odori division on the day without registering in advance.

Advance registration is required for both groups and individuals who wish to enter the judged division.

Source: 【8月14・15日】第79回おびひろ平原まつり

Location and access

Venue and address

Nishi 2-jo Minami 7-chome to 11-chome, Obihiro; Hirokoji; Yume no Kita Hiroba

Train and bus

About a 5-minute walk from JR Obihiro Station

Parking

None

Address Nishi 2-jo Minami 7-chome to 11-chome, Obihiro, Hokkaido; Hirokoji; Yume no Kita Hiroba

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

The event is scheduled to take place August 14, 2026 (Friday) through the 15th (Saturday).

主な催しは、開会式が14日12:00～12:45、夢降夜が19:00～20:00、平原・太鼓まつりが15日15:20～17:10、盆踊りが19:00～20:45です。

The event information says Yume Furuyo will go ahead in light rain, while Bon Odori will be canceled in rainy weather.

Source: 第79回おびひろ平原まつり2026｜2026年8月14日（金）〜15日（土）開催・帯広市｜推しまち北海道

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Tips for your visit

For 2026, the event information says Yume Furuyo will go ahead in light rain, while Bon Odori will be canceled in rainy weather.

Heigen Taiko Festival is scheduled to be held at Obihiro Civic Cultural Hall in case of rain.

Nearby attractions

Tourist attractions introduced near the festival venues include Rokkatei Obihiro Main Store, Kita no Yatai, Obihiro Shrine, Banei Tokachi, Obihiro Centennial City Museum, Midorigaoka Park, and Hokkaido Obihiro Museum of Art.

Origins and History of Obihiro Heigen Festival

Obihiro Heigen Festival celebrated its 79th edition in Reiwa 8.

Yume Furuyo expresses gratitude to the pioneers who developed Tokachi and wishes for a bountiful harvest.

The event features men’s and women’s mikoshi processions along Heigen-dori, carrying the region’s history and hopes for a good harvest into the festival today.

Official information

The Obihiro Tourist and Convention Association’s information lists the Obihiro Festival Promotion Committee as the contact.

The contact telephone number is 0155-22-8600.

Obihiro Heigen Festival at a Glance

Obihiro Heigen Festival is a summer festival where you can enjoy mikoshi, taiko, Bon Odori, street performances, and more along the streets of central Obihiro.

At Yume Furuyo, mikoshi carrying wishes of gratitude for the pioneers’ work in developing the land and for a bountiful harvest process through the streets. At the taiko festival, groups from across the region perform.

Bon Odori also has an open-entry division that anyone can join on the day.