Kachimai Fireworks Festival
Dates
2026-08-13 – 2026-08-13
Venue
十勝川河川敷特設会場
Address
Tokachi River riverside area, Obihiro, Hokkaido
Nearest Station
JR Obihiro Station (approx. 20 min on foot). Paid shuttle buses may operate from designated parking areas.
Hours
Gates open 15:00 / Fireworks start 19:20
Admission
Paid ticket required for most visitors. Overseas travelers should plan on purchasing paid reserved seats in advance. Limited free viewing seats may be available only for residents of the Tokachi area and require advance application, so they should not be treated as a general free viewing option for visitors.
Overview
Kachimai Fireworks Festival is one of Hokkaido's largest fireworks events, held every August along the Tokachi River in Obihiro. The festival is organized by Tokachi Mainichi Newspaper and the City of Obihiro, and is known for large-scale fireworks, music-synchronized staging, and a recent drone show program. Most visitors need paid tickets to enter the viewing area, so overseas travelers should plan well in advance and check the official ticket information before arranging their trip.
Highlights
Large-scale fireworks staged along the Tokachi River in Obihiro
Music-synchronized fireworks and a recent drone show program
Paid reserved seats are the standard option for visitors, with advance planning strongly recommended