Kachimai Fireworks Festival
Dates
2026-08-13 – 2026-08-13
Venue
Tokachi River Riverside Special Venue
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
Some viewing areas require advance tickets or applications. Check the official site for current ticket and viewing-area information.
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. If severe weather affects the event, it is scheduled to be postponed to Friday, August 14, 2026. Check the official site before traveling.
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