Hokkaido Summer Events (June – September)
Beautiful & colorful flower fields
Delicious Hokkaido soft cream
☀️Hokkaido Summer Events
Hokkaido’s summer is a vibrant season of color, nature, and celebration, highlighted by the famous Furano lavender fields, massive outdoor beer gardens in Sapporo, nightly lake fireworks, and energetic cultural festivals. From sunflower fields stretching across the countryside to traditional port celebrations and YOSAKOI dance performances, summer in Hokkaido offers diverse events perfect for outdoor exploration. Enjoy warm weather, long daylight hours, and some of Japan’s most scenic seasonal festivals from June to September.
If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
Some places/events listed here may be unavailable to be visited due to unforeseen changes.
June
YOSAKOI Soran Festival
Energetic dance teams, colorful costumes, powerful naruko clappers
Furano Lavender Bloom
Not really a festival, but best known for colorful flower fields with amazing smell.
July
Furano Lavender Festival (peak)
Famous for: Worldwide-renowned lavender fields & postcard scenery
Otaru Ushio Festival
Lively summer event featuring traditional parades, drum performances along the canal area.
Sapporo Fireworks Festival
Grab your picnic mat and lay down with your loved ones to watch beautiful fireworks.
Sapporo Beer Garden
Popular summer attraction offering outdoor dining, local beer, and traditional jingisukan BBQ.
August
Sapporo Beer Garden
Popular summer attraction offering outdoor dining, local beer, and traditional jingisukan BBQ.
Sapporo Bon Odori Festival
Traditional summer dance festival where locals and visitors gather to celebrate with lively dances.
Otaru Windchime Festival
Soothing sounds as hundreds of colorful wind chimes hang along streets of Otaru.
Hokuryu Sunflower festival
Fields of blooming sunflowers, vibrant photo spots, and local food stalls.
If you need help arranging private tour in Hokkaido, you can use our trip planner! or contact us directly. Feel free to ask us any question, specially if it is your first time visiting Hokkaido.
