Hachigatsu-sai (August Festival) 2018

Hachigatsu-sai (August Festival)

Dates: August 3rd and 4th, 2018

Time: August 3rd: 2:30pm to 9:30pm.       August 4th: 12:00pm to 8:45pm.

Location: AKAPLA, Kita 3-jo Hiroba

Details: Every August, the month is started off with the Hachigatsu-sai Festival. Known for it’s giant patchwork quilt that is laid throughout the grounds, the event is both eye catching and extremely entertaining!

Some of the events that happen during this festival are: orchestra performances, a huge fair that has booths and stalls selling local food and drink, games, and Bon dancing with a live band!

The main spectacle though is the giant patchwork quilt, Oburoshiki, in which the community creates out of donated fabric, quilts and even kimono! The quilt will be splayed on the ground and will span the entire festival venue.

Schedule: August 3rd: Fair booths run from 2:30pm to 9:30pm

Bon dance runs from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

August 4th: Fair booths run from 12:00pm to 8:45pm

Sapporo Citizen’s Orchestra Live Performance runs from 4:00pm-5:00pm

Bon Dance: Children’s runs from 3:00pm to 3:30pm.     Adult’s runs from 6:00pm to 8:45pm

Tickets: The festival itself is a free event

Link to Hachigatsu-sai Festival Homepage

Booking a Tour: Contact Social Bus further if you would like to book a day or evening tour for this event! We can discuss specific dates and prices that work for your trip and itinerary. Book now!

Social Bus hopes to enjoy this eye-catching and mesmerizing event with you this August!