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Hakodate Bon Odori 2026 (Hokkaido)
7 Bon Odori · Listed by date
7 Bon Odori (Japanese summer festival dances) are listed for Hakodate, Hokkaido, from Jul 24 (Fri) to Aug 14 (Fri) in the 2026 season. Event names stay in Japanese so you can search them on a map; the dates, venues and nearest stations are translated. Organizers announce next year's dates later, so check the official page before you go.
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Jul 2026
- Jul 24 (Fri)第22回石川町会納涼祭りIshikawa Park 石川公園
- Jul 26 (Sun)ふれあい夏祭りIn front of Yachigashira Town Hall 谷地頭町会館前 · Yachigashira Sta. 谷地頭
Aug 2026
- Aug 4 (Tue) ~上湯川町会港踊(函館港まつり協賛)Ryokuchi Park 緑地公園
- Aug 6 (Thu) ~東富岡町会 納涼おどり大会Tomioka No. 4 Children's Park 富岡第4児童公園 · Goryokaku Sta. 五稜郭
- Aug 8 (Sat)住吉町会 夏祭りIn front of Sumiyoshi Town Hall 住吉町会館前 · Yachigashira Sta. 谷地頭
- Aug 8 (Sat)美原町会 夏まつりKameda Junior High School 亀田中学校
- Aug 14 (Fri) ~夏まつり盆踊り大会Minna no Hiroba (Everyone's Plaza) みんなの広場
How to enjoy a Bon Odori
- Yukata: a light cotton summer kimono is welcome but not required. Wear comfortable summer clothes and shoes you can walk in.
- Joining in: most events let anyone dance for free. Step into the outer ring of dancers, copy the people in front of you, and keep walking with the music. Many events start with a short lesson.
- Food stalls: yatai sell grilled noodles, shaved ice, takoyaki and drinks. Bring cash, as many stalls do not take cards.
- Rain: some events are held in light rain, many are cancelled in heavy rain or moved indoors. Check the organizer's page or social media on the day.
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