Festivals in Hokkaido
Curated festival pages with official links and confirmed dates when available.
Hokkaido festivals in August 2026
August 2026 brings port festivals, fireworks nights, flower scenery, and traditional processions across Hokkaido. The guide below covers the August events currently listed on Hokkaido Festivals.
See the full August 2026 guide
Dates are based on each festival’s published schedule as of writing. Always confirm on the official site linked from each detail page before booking travel.
Upcoming Hokkaido festivals by month
Browse festivals with announced dates and plan your trip around seasonal events in Hokkaido.
July 2026
Doshin-UHB Fireworks Festival
Jul 31
Central Hokkaido
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August 2026
Asahikawa Summer Festival
Jul 30–Aug 1
Northern Hokkaido
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Wakkanai Minato Nankyoku Matsuri
Aug 1–2
Northern Hokkaido
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Hakodate Port Festival
Aug 1–5
Southern Hokkaido
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Kushiro Port Festival
Aug 7–9
Eastern Hokkaido
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Kachimai Fireworks Festival
Aug 13
Eastern Hokkaido
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Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks
Apr 28 – Oct 31
Central Hokkaido
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These are selected August highlights. Earlier summer events from June and July are covered in Hokkaido Summer Festivals 2026.