View fireworks launching from Hakodate Port offshore, celebrate opening 167th anniversary

About this spot

71st Michishin Fireworks Festival held August 1, 2026, celebrating Hakodate port opening's 167th anniversary and Hakodate Port Festival. Fireworks launching offshore Green Island are viewable from broad Hakodate city areas including Bay Area and Hakodate Mountain foot. While specific numbers aren't announced, the scale befits port anniversary commemoration, coloring Hakodate's night sky. Long cherished locally, the overlapping sight of port night scenery and fireworks uniquely represents Hakodate.

Fireworks details

Tips

Severe weather may cause cancellation or postponement; confirm implementation via official announcements. Venue surroundings are extremely crowded, making public transportation recommended. Post-event streetcar and bus congestion benefit from delayed departure for smoother travel.

Best time to visit

7:45 PM-8:45 PM event time. Sea-visible positions also enjoy firelight reflecting on water.

Access & map

Hokkaido Hakodate City·Green Island (Omacho)