As a flourishing year round holiday destination, Niseko offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages and interests – everything from golf and mountain biking in summer to snow sports and snowshoe tours in winter.
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July 1 – October 12 | Hanazono Resort
An immersive light art installation by Bruce Munro. Ride the gondola or walk the course to enjoy this unique visual experience.
May 17 – November 22 | Hanazono Resort
Try your hand at padel, a fast-growing racket sport that blends tennis and squash. Hanazono’s new courts are open until mid-October.
July 4 – August 30 | Grand Hirafu
Grand Hirafu introduces downhill mountain carts, easy to ride and suited for all ages.
April 28 – October 31 | Lake Toya
A 20-minute fireworks display lights up Lake Toya every night through the summer season.
Select dates from June 1 – September| Noboribetsu
Noboribetsu's famous Hell Valley onsen area puts on a fireworks show every Monday and Thursday in Jun, and then on Thursdays throughout July and September.
August 2 | Kutchan
Cyclists test their endurance in the hills of Hanazono before celebrating at Kutchan's Potato Festival afterward.
August 1–2| Downtown Kutchan, Ekimae Dōri
Kutchan’s signature summer celebration features games, music, fireworks, and, of course, potatoes.
August 22–23 | Sun Sportsland, Hirafu Village
Food stalls, local drinks, stage performances, and a festive summer send-off before we head into fall.
August 1 | Date History Forest Culture Center
Samurai in Hokkaido?! Nearby Date Town celebrates all things samurai with a parade, entertainment, and food and drinks.
August 1 | Niseko Town Sports Park
Held in Niseko Town with traditional festival entertainment and a 1,500 fireworks finale.
August 8–9 | Iwanai Port
Fireworks over the port with food stalls and festival entertainment on the waterfront.
July 11–12 | Hokaiji, Furubira
An exciting fire-walking ceremony in which performers, dressed as traditional tengu, walk through fire.
July 17–20 | Setsu Niseko
With the support of Blue Note Tokyo, the Niseko Jazz Festival brings top artists to Niseko for a weekend of live performances.
July 18–19 | Niseko-yo, Niseko Village
Niseko Village’s festival features live music, food, fun, and fireworks.
July 24–26 | Otaru Port No.3 Wharf
One of Hokkaido’s largest summer festivals with giant parades down main street and firework festivities.
July 25–26 | Lan Lan Park, Rankoshi
A Rankoshi festival with food stalls, games, live music, and fireworks.
July 7–9 | Iwanai
A local favorite featuring shrine processions and taiko drumming.
August 1–2| Downtown Kutchan, Ekimae Dōri
Kutchan’s signature summer celebration features games, music, fireworks, and, of course, potatoes.
August 1 | Date History Forest Culture Center
Samurai in Hokkaido?! Nearby Date Town celebrates all things samurai with a parade, entertainment, and food and drinks.
August 1 | Niseko Town Sports Park
Held in Niseko Town with traditional festival entertainment and a 1,500 fireworks finale.
August 22–23 | Sun Sportsland, Hirafu Village
Food stalls, local drinks, stage performances, and a festive summer send-off before we head into fall.
August 2 | Kutchan
Cyclists test their endurance in the hills of Hanazono before celebrating at Kutchan's Potato Festival afterward.
August 8–9 | Iwanai Port
Fireworks over the port with food stalls and festival entertainment on the waterfront.
September 6 | Kutchan
The main course covers 30 km of forest, creek, and mountain terrain, with less-intense 10 km and 5 km runs for those looking to try it out—kids are encouraged to join!
Septemeber 26 – 27 | Niseko
A gravel cycling event through Niseko’s mountain landscapes.
Discover the famous Shakotan Peninsula on this family friendly day trip.
Discover all that the nearby town of Makkari has to offer. Collect fresh spring water, buy fresh bread and more.
Fruit orchards and rolling hills as far as the eye can see. Prepare for a day of adventure in the town of Yoichi.
Lake Toya is an ideal day trip destination. Unbeatable panoramic views and active volcanoes are just the start.
Sometimes the best experiences are right on your doorstep. A perfect half day adventure suitable for all ages.
