Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival
Dates
2026-07-31 – 2026-07-31
Venue
Toyohira River Riverside
Address
Toyohira River riverside, Chuo Ward / Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Nearest Station
Subway Namboku Line Nakajima-Koen Station or Horohira-bashi Station (approx. 10-15 min on foot). Heavy congestion is expected on the day, so allow extra travel time.
Hours
Approx. 19:40 start (subject to official confirmation each year)
Admission
Free riverside viewing is available along the Toyohira River. Paid reserved seating may be offered in some years, but availability, pricing, and sales channels are not confirmed for 2026 and should be checked on the official site before planning. Viewing from bridges, roadways, and sidewalks is not permitted. Heavy crowds, access controls, and traffic restrictions should be expected.
Overview
Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival is a large summer fireworks event held along the Toyohira River in central Sapporo, jointly organized by Hokkaido Shimbun Press (Doshin) and Hokkaido Bunka Hoso (UHB). The festival features tens of thousands of fireworks staged over the river and is one of Sapporo's signature summer events. Free riverside viewing along the river is the standard option for visitors; paid reserved seating may be offered in some years but is not confirmed for 2026 and should be checked on the official site.
Highlights
Large-scale summer fireworks along the Toyohira River in central Sapporo
Jointly organized by Hokkaido Shimbun (Doshin) and UHB
Free riverside viewing is the standard option; paid reserved seating availability for 2026 is not confirmed and should be checked on the official site