[2024 Spring/Summer]Introducing all the notable events in Hokkaido! |asatan

The very popular event held at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nix will be held in the spring version!

The sight of 10,000 sardines swimming in groups illuminated by illuminations is a sight to behold!
The “spring version”, which is colored like a cherry blossom blizzard, can be seen until May 31st (Friday).

■Event details
Date and time: Spring version March 1, 2024 (Friday) to May 31, 2024 (Friday) 11:50-/15:10- *The Golden Week period is subject to change.
Location: Noboribetsu Marine Park Nix (1-22 Noboribetsu Higashimachi, Noboribetsu City, Hokkaido)
HP: https://www.nixe.co.jp/

A must-see event for strawberry lovers being held at Shiroi Koibito Park in Nishi-ku, Sapporo!

In addition to a large gathering of sweets such as Ishiya Pancake Strawberry ~Very Berry Strawberry ver.~, strawberry cheesecake parfait, and Hokkaido yogurt drink, there are also plenty of events such as sweets workshops and stamp rallies!

Please enjoy it with your family.

■Event details
Date and time: March 15, 2024 (Friday) to May 31, 2024 (Friday)
Location: Shiroi Koibito Park (2-11-36 Miyanosawa 2-jo, Nishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
HP:https://www.shiroikoibitopark.jp/spring/

This is an annual event held in the center of Jozankei hot spring town.

Approximately 400 carp streamers dancing against the backdrop of spring maples with fresh green leaves are a sight to behold!
The carp streamers used are carp streamers that are no longer used at home or work.

■Event details
Date and time: April 1, 2024 (Monday) to May 12, 2024 (Sunday)
Location: Jozangensen Park (3-chome, Jozankei Onsen Higashi, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
HP: https://jozankei.jp/event/koinobori/

A must-see limited cafe for Conan fans, held at 10 locations in 7 cities!

Based on the concept of a garden party, there are many gorgeous menus surrounded by greenery.
We are also looking forward to the cafe’s original goods that use newly drawn illustrations♪

■Event details
Date and time: April 5, 2024 (Friday) to June 30, 2024 (Sunday) *Held in Sapporo
Location: Kochan Four Shinkawadori store (1-1 Shinkawa 3-jo 18-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
HP: https://conan-cafe.jp/

Asahikawa City Asahiyama Zoo’s summer opening starts on Saturday, April 27th!

You can see the animals in a different way than in winter.
Also be sure to check out the Mogumogu Time held every day!

■Event details
Date and time: April 27, 2024 (Sat) – November 3, 2024 (Sun)
Location: Asahiyama Zoo (Kuranuma, Higashiasahikawa-cho, Asahikawa-shi, Hokkaido)
HP: https://www.city.asahikawa.hokkaido.jp/asahiyamazoo/

A fireworks display will be held during Golden Week at Rusutsu Resort, a tourist spot that represents Hokkaido, including hotels and amusement parks.

The sight of about 1,200 fireworks going off in time with the music is a sight to behold!
Please enjoy it with your family and friends♪

■Event details
Date and time: April 27th (Sat) – 28th (Sun), 2024/May 3rd (Friday/Holiday) – May 5th (Sunday/Holiday) 19:45-19:55
Location: Rusutsu Resort Lawn Square Sun Sun Field (13 Izumikawa, Rusutsu Village, Abuta District, Hokkaido)
Price: Free (Entry into Rusutsu Resort requires staying overnight or an amusement park admission ticket)
HP: https://rusutsu.com/events/gw-fireworks/
*It may be held in light rain, or canceled in case of stormy weather or poor visibility.

The spectacular moss phlox spread all over the place is sure to impress!

In addition to music stages and character shows, there will be plenty of other events including tasting and sales of Higashimokoto beef by JA Okhotsk Abashiri.
You can enjoy it with your family.

■Event details
Date and time: May 3rd, 2024 (Friday/Holiday) to May 31st, 2024 (Friday)
Location: Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park (393 Higashimokoto Suehiro, Ozora-cho, Abashiri-gun, Hokkaido)
Admission fee: 600 yen for junior high school students and above / 300 yen for elementary school students
HP: https://shibazakura.net/news/event/43482/

An experiential night walk event held at Akan Mashu National Park, which is decorated in the image of Ainu mythology.
The various mechanisms and illuminations are truly amazing.

This is a popular event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy with their families and friends.

■Event details
Date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 to Saturday, November 9, 2024, 30 minutes after sunset, final start at 20:30/21:00/21:30 *Required time: approximately 50 minutes
Location: Akan Sightseeing Steamship “Marimonosato Pier” (1-5-20 Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido)
Price:[Adults (junior high school students and above)]Advance 3,000 yen/Same day 3,500 yen[Children (Elementary school students)]Advance 1,500 yen/Same day 1,700 yen
Contact: Akan Adventure Tourism Co., Ltd. (0154-65-7121)
HP:https://kamuylumina.jp/

A popular event where you can enjoy oysters, a representative ingredient of Akkeshi.

The highlight is that you can enjoy charcoal-grilled seafood such as oysters and clams under the cherry blossoms in full bloom in Kohino Park.
There will also be various events, so be sure to check it out!

■Event details
Date and time: May 11th (Sat) – May 19th (Sun), 2024 9:00 – 16:00
Location: Konohi Park (6-9-Towatari, Akkeshi-cho, Akkeshi-gun, Hokkaido)
HP: https://www.akkeshi-town.jp/kanko/event/sakura/

This popular event is a must-see for ramen lovers, and will be held for the 7th time.

Famous ramen shops from all over the country gather on Sapporo’s main street!
There are many shops opening for the first time, so it’s a must-see for ramen lovers!

■Event details
Date and time: May 13th (Monday) to May 26th (Sunday), 2024 Act 1 May 13th (Monday) to May 19th (Sunday) / Act 2 May 21st (Tuesday) to May 26th (Sunday), 2024 *Closed on the 20th (Monday) due to store replacement
Location: Sapporo Odori Park Nishi 8-chome *Scheduled (Odori Nishi 8-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
HP: https://www.ramen-kyokai.jp/sapporo/

A historic event in Sapporo, celebrating its 66th time.

At the Odori venue, you can enjoy a variety of gourmet food in addition to the handicraft market and Riraku Chaya.
It’s an event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy, including a lilac brass band festival, a cafe bar, and a wine garden.

■Event details
Date and time: May 15th (Wednesday) – May 26th (Sunday), 2024
Location: Odori venue (Odori Nishi 5-chome to 7-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) *Odori 5-chome venue will be held from May 15th (Wednesday) to May 19th (Sunday)/Kawashita Park (2651 Kawashita, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido) (outside address 3)
HP: https://www.sapporo.travel/lilacfes/

This event aims to pass on the history of Goryokaku, the site of the Boshin War, to future generations.

In addition to the “Hijimae Festival,” which tours sites related to the Hakodate War, there will also be a “Hijikata Toshizo National Competition,” where participants will play the role of Hijikata Toshizo, the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi.
This is a must-see event for history buffs!

[Event details]
Date and time: May 18th (Sat) – 19th (Sun), 2024
Location: Hakodate City Art Hall, etc. (37-8 Goryokakucho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido)
HP: https://www.hotweb.or.jp/goryokaku-sai/index.html

This event is held on the historical street in front of the station, which has been designated as a Hokkaido heritage site, and turns it into a pedestrian paradise.

This is an event full of seafood that can only be found in Mashike Town, which has the largest catch of sweet shrimp in Japan, and there are also many special menus!
On the 26th (Sunday), Seizo Mikuni, a world-famous French chef from Mashike Town, will also appear!

■Event details
Date and time: May 25th (Sat) – 26th (Sun), 2024 10:00 – 14:00
Location: Around the station history street (Benten-cho, Mashike-cho, Mashike-gun, Hokkaido)

An event where you can enjoy asparagus from Nayoro, which has the largest production volume and area in Japan.

Not only do we sell asparagus, but we also have gourmet food using asparagus!
A children’s fair is also held at the shopping street event, making it an event that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

■Event details
Date and time: May 26, 2024 (Sunday) 11:00-19:00
Location: Nayose Street Shopping District Special Venue (1-3 Nishi 3-jo Minami 8-chome, Nayoro City, Hokkaido)
HP:https://nayoro-kankou.com/top/

A dance festival held mainly in Odori, Sapporo.
Many people come from all over the country, and you can see high-quality dances.

The powerful dance you can see live is a sight to behold!

■Event details
Date and time: June 5th (Wednesday) to June 9th (Sunday), 2024
Location: 15 venues in Sapporo *Please check the website for details
HP:https://www.yosakoi-soran.jp/

The music parade is one of Asahikawa’s most representative events.
This is one of the largest and most historic music parades in Japan, and the sight of it marching through the center of Asahikawa is a sight you won’t see at any other event!

The after-concert held at the shopping park is also a must-see!

■Event details
Date and time: Saturday, June 8, 2024
Location: Asahikawa Station Square, Shopping Park, Asahikawa Station, etc.
HP: https://www.atca.jp/ongaku-daikoshin/

An event where citizens can enjoy various genres of music.

We are also looking for participants for street live and station live!
For more information, please contact us below.

■Event details
Date and time: June 9th (Sunday) to 16th (Sunday), 2024
Location: Asahikawa Station Square, Shopping Park, Asahikawa Station, etc.
Inquiries: 0166-23-0090 (Asahikawa Tourism and Convention Association) / 0166-25-7558 (Asahikawa City Board of Education, Cultural Promotion Division)

Flower Carpet is held all over the world, and it started in Sapporo in 2014.
The flower carpet, which uses many flowers grown in Hokkaido, is so beautiful that you’ll want to take a photo of it.

Don’t miss the sights created by local residents that can only be seen here.
[Event details]
Date and time: June 28th (Friday) to June 30th (Sunday), 2024
Location: Sapporo Kita 3-jo Square (Akapla), etc.
HP: https://www.sapporo-flowercarpet.com/

A popular event held every year to celebrate the birth of the shopping park.

In addition to performances by street performers, there is also a food corner offering yakitori, shaved ice, and more.
There are many experiential events that both adults and children can enjoy, such as street performances and balloon workshops!

■Event details
Date and time: Eve of the festival, June 29th (Sat) – 30th (Sun), 2024, 10:00 – 18:00 *Until 17:00 on the last day
Location: Asahikawa Heiwa Dori Shopping Park Miyashita Dori – 7jo Dori
Contact: Asahikawa City Heiwa Dori Shopping Park Planning Committee (0166-26-0815)

An event held in Obu Town where seafood gathers together.

In addition to the big sale of seafood, mountain and seafood, there is always a line to scoop free scallops (limited number of people), which will be held for the third time this year!
On stage, you can enjoy performances by artist NORICO, who is active mainly in Sapporo, as well as wind band performances by local groups.

■Event details
Date and time: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 17:30-21:00 (eve), Sunday, June 30, 2024, 9:00-14:00
Location: Hometown 100 Memorial Square (Obu, Obu-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido)

A large-scale outdoor music festival held in Iwamizawa City.

Popular artists such as 10-FEET, imase, Kishidan, Kyoko Koizumi, SUPER BEAVER, Hui Ishizaki, and HYDE have already been announced this year♪
This is an event that is sure to be a huge hit!

■Event details
Date and time: July 13th (Sat) – 14th (Sun), 2024 Doors open from 9:00
Location: Iwamizawa Park (Iwamizawa Park, 81-1 Shibun-cho, Iwamizawa, Hokkaido)
Price: 25,000 yen for full admission ticket/13,500 yen for 13th day admission ticket and 14th day admission ticket
Release: June 8, 2024 (Sat) 10:00~
HP: https://joinalive.jp/2024/

An event related to lavender held in Nakafurano.

Flower Park holds events that kids can enjoy, so it’s recommended for families to visit!
At night, a fireworks display will be held at Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden♪

■Event details
Date and time: Saturday, July 20, 2024 *Fireworks display starts at 20:00
Location: Hokuseiyama Lavender Garden (1-41 Miyamachi, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido)

A traditional festival held in Otaru.

“Ushio Furekomi” and “Ushio Nerikomi”, where citizens dance and roll around the city, will be held again this year!
There will be food and drink booths as well as a fireworks display♪

■Event details
Date and time: July 26th (Friday) to 28th (Sunday), 2024
Location: Around Otaru Port 3rd Pier (3-1 Minato-cho, Otaru City, Hokkaido)

Approximately 10 impressive floats will be making their way back and forth between the Kamikawa General Promotion Bureau and Nagayama Station.

Please look forward to the dance of about 50 people from each team and the best nine-shaku drum in all of Hokkaido!
There will also be many other stage performances such as Yosakoi dance and performances by the Self-Defense Forces Band♪

■Event details
Date and time: July 27th (Sat) – 28th (Sun), 2024 Festival Plaza 11:00~ / Tonden Andon Nagashi 28th (Sun) 19:00~
Location: Asahikawa City Nagayama Ekimae Street Festival Square

All the good things, good places, and delicious things from Hokkaido are gathered here!

Municipalities from all over Hokkaido will gather at Sapporo Dome, bringing their local specialties, famous places, and culture.
Enjoy Hokkaido to the fullest during your summer vacation at Sapporo Dome with your family and friends!

■Event details
Event dates: July 27th (Sat) – 28th (Sun), 2024 10:00 – 18:00 *Last entry 17:00
Location: Sapporo Dome (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido)
Admission fee: 600 yen in advance, 700 yen on the day (tax included) Free for elementary school students and under
HP:https://daidosai.jp/

Asahikawa’s major event begins with the Doshin Summer Fireworks Festival, which lights up the summer night sky.

There is the “Civic Dance Parade,” in which about 3,000 participants dance to the sightseeing Asahikawa Ondo, and the “Taisetsu Rengo Mikoshi” and parade floats and dance troupes, which are the essence of a summer festival with unbroken shouts, solemnity, and weight. The Retsuka Tanabata Festival will be held.
Furthermore, Asahikawa City has a variety of events such as the “Taisetsu Sanroku Festival”, which is a summer tradition in Asahikawa♪

It’s a three-day event that will liven up Asahikawa’s short summer.

[Event details]
Date and time: Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Saturday, August 3, 2024
Location: Heiwa Dori Shopping Park, Showa Dori, Ishikari River Asahibashi Riverside, etc.
Contact:(0166-22-8413)

This event is famous as the only fireworks festival held at the port in the Tokachi area.

There are many attractions to see, including Chinese fireworks that can be seen up close to the night sky from the venue, and vivid underwater fireworks that bloom on the sea surface!
At the food and beverage booth, you can enjoy Hiroo delicacies such as grilled squid and grilled whelk on the spot.

[Event details]
Date and time: Saturday, August 3, 2024, 12:00-21:00 (fireworks display 19:30-20:30)
Location: Tokachi Port 4th Pier (6-chome, Kaisho-mae, Hiroo-cho, Hiroo-gun, Hokkaido)

This event is held with roads such as Otaru Sakaimachi Street closed to vehicle traffic.

There are many events such as a yukata contest where you can win luxurious prizes, a beer garden, a fairy tale live, and a bingo tournament!
We also have a yukata rental service, so please give it a try♪

■Event details
Date and time: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 – Sunday, August 4th, 2024 Vehicle traffic will be closed from 11:00 to 21:00
Location: Otaru Sakaimachi Street, Ironai Boulevard, Fairy Tale Square, Otaru Art Village
HP:http://otaru-sakaimachi.com/

A very popular fireworks festival held every year on the Tokachigawa Riverbed in Obihiro City.

You can view a wide variety of fireworks, including an entertainment show that combines computer-controlled fireworks with music, lighting, and special effects.
Don’t miss out on this amazing sight that you can’t see anywhere else!

■Event details
Date and time: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 19:30-21:00
Location: Special venue on the Tokachi River riverbed, Obihiro City, Hokkaido (near 400m downstream of Tokachi Ohashi Bridge)
HP:https://www.tokachi.co.jp/hanabi/
*Please see the official website for details regarding the tournament.