Launched from barges in Hakodate Bay, this annual fireworks festival treats spectators to large-scale shells bursting over the water with the celebrated night view of Hakodate as backdrop. Viewing areas stretch along the waterfront near the Red Brick Warehouses and the old foreign consulate district, combining pyrotechnics with heritage scenery. The display is timed to coincide with summer festival season, and nearby yatai stalls offer Hakodate squid and local seafood. Clear bay air and the distinctive hill silhouette make for unforgettable photography.
- Type
- Festival
- Category
- Fireworks
- Season
- Summer
- Month
- August
- Region
- Hokkaido
- Prefecture
- Hokkaido
- City
- Hakodate
Highlights
- ◆Barge-launched shells over Hakodate Bay
- ◆Backdrop of Hakodate's world-famous night cityscape
- ◆Viewing from the historic Red Brick Warehouses waterfront
- ◆Fresh squid and seafood from nearby festival stalls