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Feel the vibrant atmosphere of the city at this symbolic facility of basketball town Noshiro

About this spot

A general gymnasium that can be considered the symbol of Noshiro, a city that has produced some of Japan's finest basketball powerhouse schools. As the holy land of basketball where fans from across the nation visit, this facility is one of the identities that Noshiro's city takes pride in. Around the facility, there are monuments and exhibits that convey Noshiro's sports culture, making it an enjoyable sightseeing spot to touch on the city's character. Even for tourists, it can become an opportunity to learn the story of Noshiro as a city. While facility access requires advance confirmation, you can sufficiently experience the city's atmosphere through exterior viewing and walks around the surrounding area.

Fireworks details

Name: 港まつり能代の花火

Date & time: 7/18 (Sat) 19:30–21:00

Venue: 能代市・能代港下浜ふ頭特設会場

Shells: approx. 15,000

港まつり能代の花火は、能代港下浜ふ頭特設会場から打ち上がる約15,000発の大花火大会です。日本海に面した港の上空に開く大輪は遮るものがなく、水平線の向こうまで広がる夜空を存分に使ったスケールの大きさが圧巻。スターマインや尺玉など多彩なプログラムが1時間30分にわたって繰り広げられ、港に響く爆音と潮風が五感を刺激します。海面に映る花火の反射も美しく、海辺の花火大会ならではの景観を楽しめます。能代の夏を締めくくるにふさわしい、東北屈指の花火大会のフィナーレを埠頭から見上げましょう。

Tips

荒天や強風の場合は中止または延期となることがあります。当日の開催可否は能代市や港まつり実行委員会の公式発表を必ず確認してください。終了後は会場周辺の道路が混雑します。終演後すぐに移動せず、しばらく会場で余韻を楽しんでから時間をずらして帰路につくと混雑を避けやすいです。足元が暗くなるので懐中電灯やスマートフォンのライトを活用してください。

Food stalls

Where: 有料観覧席エリア内

※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.

Turn this into a day plan with stall time included

Source: yuso-shirakaba.jp

Tips

About 5 minutes by car from Noshiro Park (能代公園), or about 20 minutes on foot. Check the official Noshiro City information in advance regarding events and facility access status. The surrounding area has light vehicle traffic and is easy to walk with children. For moving to the next destination at the roadside station, a car is convenient.