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Fireworks · Hokkaido

Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks

Toyako, Abuta District, Hokkaido🎆 Usually every night from late April to the end of October (April 28–October 31 in 2026)About 450 shells (Hokkaido Tourism Organization)
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Overview

Overview

Long-run fireworks launched over the lake at Toyako Onsen every night from spring to autumn. The launch boat moves across the lake as it sends up fireworks, so you can enjoy them from anywhere in the hot spring town. Viewing is free, and if you stay at a hot spring inn you can also watch from your room or an open-air bath.

The launch boat moves about 2 km across the lake while launching fireworks, so they can be seen all along the lakeside of the hot spring town. At about 20 minutes it is short, so you can casually enjoy it while strolling the lakeside in a yukata after dinner. There is also a fireworks viewing cruise to watch from the lake.

Venue
Lakeside of Toyako Onsen (the launch boat moves across the lake)
Official website
https://www.laketoya.com/event/fireworks/
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When

When it’s held

Typical date
Usually every night from late April to the end of October (April 28–October 31 in 2026)
Time
20:45–21:05 (about 20 min, 2026 example)
Number of shells
About 450 shells (Hokkaido Tourism Organization)
In bad weather
Held rain or shine. May be cancelled if wind direction or speed is unstable (according to official information)

Dates and times change every year. Always check the organizer’s official website for the latest information.

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Where to Watch

Where to watch

📍 Lakeside of Toyako Onsen

The whole lakeside of the hot spring town is the viewing area. Because the launch boat moves, it is easy to see wherever you are

📍 Hot spring inn rooms and open-air baths

Watch the fireworks from lake-facing rooms and open-air baths

📍 Fireworks viewing cruise (Toyako Kisen)

On event days, departs at 20:35 from the fireworks viewing cruise pier, about 40 min. Watch the fireworks from the lake (paid, inquiries 0142-75-2137)

Rules

Venue rules

  • !If driving, use the free public parking lots
Tips

Good to know

  • ✓It is short at about 20 min, so be at the lakeside by 20:45
  • ✓It may be cancelled due to wind, so keep an eye on the weather that day
  • ✓Staying overnight at Toyako Onsen rather than making a day trip lets you watch without worrying about getting back
Access

Access

Nearest station
  • JR Toya Station (Muroran Main Line)About 20 min to Toyako Onsen by Donan Bus or taxiLimited express trains stop here
From major stations and airports
  • New Chitose Airport: JR limited express to Toya Station (change at Minami-Chitose), then bus from Toya Station (About 1 hr 30 min + about 20 min by bus)
  • Hakodate Station: JR limited express to Toya Station, then bus from Toya Station (About 1 hr 30 min + about 20 min by bus)
  • Sapporo Station: Bus bound for Toyako Onsen (reservation required) (About 2 hr 45 min)
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Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Hokkaido Rail Pass

Hokkaido ・ 5, 7 or 10 consecutive days from the first day of use

From ¥22,000

🏨 Hotels nearby fill up quickly on festival days. Book early.

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Typical dates, number of shells, paid seats and venues are based on official information from organizers, municipalities and tourism associations. Events can change or be cancelled, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-09

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