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 or Horohira-bashi are closest, but the official site warns that these stations may be very crowded and subject to controlled entry. Consider Hosui-Susukino, Gakuen-mae, or Nakanoshima, and allow extra time.
Hours
19:40 start, about 50 minutes planned. If the weather is severe, postponed to Friday, August 7, 2026.
Admission
General riverside viewing areas are available along parts of the Toyohira River, and a paid viewing area is also listed for 2026. Viewing from bridges, roads, and sidewalks is not permitted. Check the official site for current viewing rules before choosing a spot.
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 2026 event is scheduled to launch around 19:40 on July 31, with a planned duration of about 50 minutes. General riverside viewing areas are available along parts of the Toyohira River, and a paid viewing area is also listed for 2026 on the right bank between Minami Bridge and Horohira Bridge. If the weather is severe, the event is scheduled to be postponed to Friday, August 7, 2026. Check the official site before traveling.
Highlights
Large-scale summer fireworks along the Toyohira River in central Sapporo
Jointly organized by Hokkaido Shimbun (Doshin) and UHB
General riverside viewing areas are available, and a paid viewing area is also listed for 2026
If the weather is severe, the event is scheduled to be postponed to Friday, August 7, 2026