Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festival
36°42′ N 137°50′ EFestivalFeb 20, 2026
The Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festival is a February evening of torchlight skiing, a bonfire and fireworks on the Nakiyama slope, and suits families staying in Happo who want a short night out. The 2027 date had not been announced by October 2026.
Dates and hours
- February 20, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 11, 2026
The 2026 festival was the 56th and ran for under an hour and a half. Skiers carried torches down the Nakiyama slope at 19:30 while the ombe bonfire was lit at the bottom, and a ski and snowboard demonstration followed the stage show. Fireworks closed the night at 20:30, which leaves time for dinner in the village afterwards.
Worth knowing
- Watch Hakuba Valley's news page from January for the 2027 date, since the 2026 notice went up two days before the night.
Quick answers about Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festivalよくある質問
When is the Happo-one fire festival?
The Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festival takes place on one February evening, and in 2026 it ran on Friday 20 February from 19:15 to 20:40. The 2027 date had not been announced on 11 October 2026.
What are the opening hours of Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festival?
Hakuba Happo-one Fire Festival is open in 2026 the gates opened at 19:15, the torchlight descent and bonfire lighting began at 19:30, fireworks went up at 20:30 and the night ended at 20:40.