Sounkyo Onsen Fire Festival & Summer Fireworks
Ainu Heritage and Canyon Fireworks in Sounkyo Onsen
Experience a summer festival at the foot of the Japan Heritage-listed Daisetsuzan Mountains. In Sounkyo Onsen, ancient Ainu rituals and spectacular fireworks illuminate towering canyon walls.
At the base of the Daisetsuzan Mountains, known as Kamui Mintara or "The Garden where the Gods Play," a mystical summer night comes alive in Sounkyo Onsen, surrounded by dramatic cliffs. This Japan Heritage region preserves the traditions of the Kamikawa Ainu dances, whose rhythmic chanting and traditional costumes offer a glimpse into Hokkaido’s cultural roots. As flickering torchlight casts a crimson glow across the canyon, the powerful beats of Fire Festival drums and dynamic fire performances fill the venue with energy.
The festival reaches its climax with spectacular fireworks lighting up the canyon sky. Brilliant bursts illuminate the towering columnar-jointed cliffs, while thunderous echoes reverberate throughout the valley. The dazzling display of light and sound transforms the quiet hot spring town into an unforgettable spectacle. Feel the warmth of the sparks and the faint scent of gunpowder drifting on the night breeze as you experience the powerful natural energy of Hokkaido.
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- Category
- Festivals & Traditional Events
- Fireworks
- Art, music, culture
- Recommendations for locals from Hokkaido
- Travel Inspiration
- Fireworks displays in Hokkaido (Summer - Autumn)
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Event venue
- Kamikawa Town Sounkyo Shopping District Special Stage
- Postal code
- 〒078-1701
- Address
- 北海道上川郡上川町層雲峡
- Telephone Number
- 01658-2-1811（Sounkyo Tourism Association）
- Car Park
- 200 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 25 minutes from Asahikawa-Monbetsu Expwy Kamikawa Sounkyo IC
●By bus: About 30 minutes from JR Kamikawa Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
