A summer festival in Sapporo’s Susukino, featuring oiran processions and mikoshi
Susukino Festival
The 2026 edition of Susukino Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/08/06 〜 2026/08/08Ended
- Season / frequency
- Every year, on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of the 1st week of August / Every year
- Location
- Central Susukino (South 4-jo to South 7-jo, Nishi 3- and 4-chome, along Sapporo Ekimae-dori)
- Area
- Hokkaido・Sapporo 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
- Participation / viewing
- Spectators welcome
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
A Sapporo summer festival that fills Susukino’s streets with oiran processions, , and performances.
About Susukino Festival
The Susukino Festival is a summer festival held in central Susukino, Sapporo.
To the sound of taiko drums, oiran parade through the streets, while mikoshi, dancing, and bring the city to life.
The event offers a feel for Susukino’s history as an entertainment district and its diverse food culture.
Festival highlights
Highlights include the oiran procession on the first day, along with mikoshi processions, taiko performances, and Soran dancing during the festival.
The Konkon Mikoshi, Onna Mikoshi, and Manto Mikoshi parade through the venue, while visitors can enjoy colorful costumes and powerful performances along the route.
Food and drink stalls line the pedestrian-only streets every evening.
Source: さっぽろ夏まつり｜すすきの祭り
A summer festival in Sapporo’s Susukino, featuring oiran processions and mikoshi
What to expect
The festival runs for 3 days. The oiran procession is held on the first day, while mikoshi processions and YOSAKOI Soran dancing are the main events on the second and third days.
Mikoshi bearers and performers parade through streets that have been turned into pedestrian-only zones.
On the final day, “Susukino Night Fever,” featuring disco music, is also held.
How to take part
Visitors can watch the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Central Susukino, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido.
The area is listed as South 4-jo to South 7-jo, Nishi 3- and 4-chome, along Sapporo Ekimae-dori.
- Train and bus
About a 5-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station.
- By car
There is no parking at the venue.
If arriving by car, please use a nearby paid parking lot.
- Parking
There is no festival parking lot.
Address Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 Event Information (the listed dates have passed)
The 2026 Susukino Festival was announced as scheduled to take place from August 6 to August 8.
The oiran procession starts at 8 p.m. on August 6, while the mikoshi procession and YOSAKOI Soran dancing take place on August 7 and the 8th.
During the festival, the streets along the route become pedestrian-only every evening.
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Tips for your visit
The venue stretches along roads in central Susukino, so it is convenient to walk from Susukino Subway Station.
Some streets along the route become pedestrian-only during the festival. If arriving by car, use a nearby paid parking lot.
Event and facility information may change.
Nearby attractions
Nearby attractions include Ganso Sapporo Ramen Yokocho, Tanukikoji Shopping Street, Nijo Market, and Sapporo TV Tower.
Restaurants serving Susukino-area specialties such as ramen, soup curry, jingisukan, and seafood are also featured.
Enjoy exploring central Sapporo alongside the festival.
Source: ススキノについて | すすきの通信
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北海道札幌市中央区にある公園
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すすきの観光協会公式サイト：Official Susukino Tourism Association website
Susukino Festival at a Glance
The Susukino Festival is a 3-day summer festival held in central Susukino, Sapporo, in August.
Enjoy the oiran procession, mikoshi, taiko drumming, YOSAKOI Soran dancing, and yatai along the pedestrian-only streets.
About a 5-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station. There is no dedicated parking.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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