Rishiri Ukishima Festival

Festival highlights

The main highlight is the Ukishima Ondo dance parade, where dancers make their way through town to lively festival music and drums.

The colorful costumes are also striking, and you can enjoy the festival from along the parade route.

The Donto Market features food stalls and local specialties, and fireworks light up the port at night.

A Rishiri summer brightened by the Ukishima Ondo and fireworks—a festival spanning Kutsugata and Senhoshi

What to expect

The festival takes place over 2 days in 2 areas: Kutsugata and Senhoshi.

At the venues, enjoy the dance parade and the Donto Market food stalls, then look up at the fireworks over the port at night.

Enjoy the lively atmosphere of an island summer festival while sampling local specialties at the food stalls.

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How to take part

General participation requirements for joining as a dancer have not been confirmed, but this is an event where local residents and visitors can enjoy the festival together.

You can take part by watching the dance parade from along the route, visiting the food stalls, or watching the fireworks.

Check the event information during the festival period for details on how to participate and whether participants are being recruited.

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Location and access

Venue and address

The August 5 venue is the Kutsugata site (around the No. 4 New Quay at Kutsugata Port), and the August 6 venue is the Senhoshi site (in front of the Community Exchange Center).

The locations are Kutsugata and Senhoshi, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido.

By car

It takes about 20 minutes from Oshidomari Port Ferry Terminal to the Kutsugata site and about 30 minutes to the Senhoshi site.

Parking

Reported to be available and free.

Address Kutsugata and Senhoshi, Rishiri Town, Rishiri District, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)

The festival is scheduled to run from August 5 to August 6 in 2026.

The August 5 events will be held at the Kutsugata site, and the August 6 events at the Senhoshi site.

It is described as a festival held annually from August 5 to 6.

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Tips for your visit

The venues are split between Kutsugata and Senhoshi, so where you should go depends on the day you visit.

If you are planning to see the dance parade or fireworks, it is a good idea to check which venue corresponds to which date.

The food stalls, fireworks, and transportation information may change.

Official information

The island calendar on Rishipura, the Rishiri Island tourism portal, is listed as a related official information source.

As the festival dates and details may change, you can check the latest information before setting out.

Rishiri Ukishima Festival at a Glance

Rishiri Ukishima Festival is a summer festival in Rishiri Town, held in Kutsugata and Senhoshi, with dancing, food stalls, and fireworks.

In the popular Ukishima Ondo dance parade, dancers make their way through town to the accompaniment of festival music and drums.

In 2026, the Kutsugata venue is on August 5, and the Senhoshi venue is on the 6th.