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Secure a spot along the harbor, prepare your stomach with takeout and food stalls while waiting for the show to begin

About this spot

The area around Hakodate Port's Green Island, tonight's fireworks launch site, is perfect for securing your viewing spot and completing dinner before the event. From the waterside promenade, the bay opens up before you, and as dusk approaches, the Hakodate Port harbor basin takes on an orange hue, presenting a beautiful sight. On the day of the fireworks festival, food stalls may set up around the venue, so gather your dinner and light snacks and spread out your leisure sheet. Enjoy the time slowly as the sun sets and the sky turns indigo while feeling the sea breeze. Since the area becomes crowded just before the show, it's essential to secure your spot early.

Fireworks details

Name: 函館新聞社函館港花火大会

Date & time: 7/19 (Sun) 19:45–20:45

Venue: 函館港・緑の島周辺（函館市）

函館新聞社函館港花火大会は、函館港・緑の島周辺を会場に開催される夏の風物詩です。打ち上げられた花火は開けた港湾の空に大きく開き、水面に映る光の帯とともに幻想的な光景を作り出します。潮の香りと波の音が漂う港ならではの雰囲気の中で見上げる花火は、山間部や市街地の大会とはひと味違う開放感があります。函館の夏の夜を締めくくるにふさわしいクライマックスとして、1日の旅の記憶とともに心に刻まれる時間です。フィナーレの余韻が冷めないうちに、夜の港町を歩いて帰路につきましょう。

Tips

荒天時の開催可否は主催の函館新聞社や函館市の公式発表で当日必ず確認を。終了後は周辺の市電乗り場や駐車場が大変混み合うため、花火終了後は少し時間をおいてから移動するのがおすすめ。足元が暗い場所もあるので、スマホのライトを活用して安全に移動を。翌日が平日の方は帰りの交通手段と時刻を事前に確認しておくと安心です。

Source: hakobura.jp

Tips

About a 10-minute walk from the red brick warehouse area. Arrange food and beverages in advance around the Bay Area, or use food stalls and convenience stores early (spots near the venue run out quickly and sell out fast). Along the harbor, sea winds can strengthen at night, so keep a layer easily accessible in your bag. Check the location of restrooms while it's still light.