AomoriLeisure

Hakucho Fureai Plaza

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Stroll Through Hirosaki Castle and Its Vast Green Park, an Iconic Aomori Landmark

About 30 min from the previous stop

About 95 min here

About 10 min to the next stop

Next stop: Watch About 5,000 Fireworks from the Banks of the Hirakawa River, a Summer Night with Beautiful Light on the Water

About this spot

Hakucho Fureai Plaza on the banks of the Hirakawa River, the venue for the Tsugaru Fireworks Festival (Toronagashi), is lined with food stalls on the day of the event and grows lively with visitors from the evening. Even on a summer evening, a pleasant breeze blows by the riverside, making the wait for the show itself an enjoyable time. Spread out a leisure sheet to secure a spot, then refuel with food from the stalls. Watch the leisurely flow of the Hirakawa River and the gradually darkening sky as you wait for the lantern floating and fireworks to begin.

Tips

Parking gets crowded in the evening on the day of the fireworks festival. Arriving early to secure a spot is reassuring. Since some stall menu items sell out early, get your food right after arriving. Mosquitoes increase along the river from evening onward, so apply insect repellent beforehand. Checking the restroom location while it's still light makes for a more comfortable night.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 35 minutes. Fully enjoy the changing colors of the river around sunset and the food-stall atmosphere, pleasures unique to this time of day.

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