Jigokudani Demon Fireworks
Hokkaido's early summer festival for prayers for good luck and protection from bad luck
Held from early Jun. to late Jul., from 8:30 p.m.
A festival held in the summer at Noboribetsu Onsen, a popular hot spring resort in Hokkaido. During the event “Yukijin”, demons considered as guardians of the hot springs, shoot hand-held fireworks into the air in powerful blasts which can rise as high as 8 meters!The denizens of Noboribetsu are kept safe each year by performing a ritual that honors the spirits who protect them. Locals dress as creatures called Yukijin, the oni or demons of Hell Valley, and set off fireworks that light up the night sky. This exciting summer festival is a cherished regional tradition, and after the performance, visitors can take photos with the fantastically masked oni.
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- Category
- Festivals & Traditional Events
- Fireworks
- Recommendations for locals from Hokkaido
- Recommendations for non-locals
- Travel Inspiration
- Picturesque spots
- Fireworks displays in Hokkaido (Summer - Autumn)
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General Information
- Event period
- ① Every Monday and Thursday from Jun. 1 to Jul. 6
②Jul. 13, 20, 27 (Thursday only)
③Every Thursday in October - Event venue
- Jigokudani Observatory
- Address
- 北海道登別市登別温泉町
- Telephone Number
- 0143-84-3311
- Other contact details
- Noboribetsu International Tourism and Convention Association
- Open
- 20:00-15 minutes
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- Paid parking
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 15 minutes from JR Noboribetsu Station, get off at "Noboribetsu Onsen Bus Terminal", and walk about 10 minutes
●By car: About 10 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Noboribetsu Higashi IC - Website
Noboribetsu International Tourism and Convention Association
- Remarks
- Admission limit: Up to 2,000 people
*It may be canceled due to various circumstances such as bad weather.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
