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Explore Goryokaku Park surrounded by star-shaped moat, touch Hakodate's history
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Explore Goryokaku Park surrounded by star-shaped moat, touch Hakodate's history

About this spot

A historic park featuring Japan's first Western-style castle, distinguished by its star-shaped moat. Footpaths along the moat feature ample trees, offering relatively cool walks even in summer. The reconstructed Hakodate Bugyo-sho building within the park provides glimpses of historical structures. Spacious lawn areas allow families to leisurely relax with occasional breaks.

Fireworks details

Name: 函館開港167周年記念 函館港まつり協賛 第71回 道新花火大会

Date & time: 8/1 (Sat) 19:45–

Venue: 函館市・緑の島(大町)

2026年8月1日(土)開催、函館開港167周年と函館港まつりを祝う第71回道新花火大会です。緑の島の沖合から打ち上がる花火は、港のベイエリアや函館山の麓など函館市街の広い範囲から眺めることができます。打ち上げ数は公表されていませんが、開港記念にふさわしい規模で函館の夜空を彩る、地元で長く愛されてきた花火大会です。港の夜景と花火が重なる景色は、函館ならではの特別な眺めです。

Tips

荒天時は中止・順延となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は主催の発表で確認を。会場周辺は大変混雑するため、公共交通機関の利用がおすすめです。終了後は市電やバスが混み合うので、少し時間をおいてからの移動がスムーズです。

Source: hanabi.cloud

Tips

From bay area about 20 minutes via streetcar and bus connections. Ample park size requires unhurried pacing. Begin moving by early 5 PM to ensure timely arrival at fireworks.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. Late afternoon when sunlight softens provides comfortable walking.

Access & map

44-2 Goryokaku-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido 040-0001

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Model course featuring this spot

2026 Hakodate Port Opening 167th Anniversary Commemorative Hakodate Port Festival Sponsored 71st Michishin Fireworks Festival Full Day Experience

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