Hakodate is a great city to see offshore summer firework festivals in Hokkaido. They permeated with a rich cultural atmosphere, such as the famous squid dance and the offshore panoramic fireworks. Also, there is a firework that has over 300 years of history.
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Things Before You Go
Summer in Hakodate is warm but not hot. Check Hokkaido Summer Clothes Tips [Click Here] to organise what to wear to see the beautiful fireworks.
Summer Firework Festivals in Hakodate
They are listed in no particular order.
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Hakodate Port Fireworks Display (函館港花火大会)
Holiday in July (Marine Day)
You can enjoy the panoramic Hakodate port fireworks from the bay area, Mt. Hakodate, and hills around the bay area. (Read More)
Hakodate Port Festival (函館港まつり協賛道新花火大会)
1-5 August
The Hakodate port festival with the Doshin firework involved the famous Hakodate original Squid Dance. Highly recommended families join this fun festival. (Read More)
Yunokawa Hot-Spring Resort Fireworks Display(湯の川温泉花火大会)
Late August
Yunokawa Onsen Resort Fireworks represent the end of summer, launched at the mouth of the Matsukura River in Yunokawa Onsen. It’s over 300 years old. A hot spring ceremony is held to be grateful for the hot springs. And to dedicate the hot spring waters taken from the Yukura Shrine. (Read More)
Conclusion
My favourite summer firework festival in Hakodate is the Hakodate Port Festival (函館まつり). The reason is the squid dance at the festival is unique and only in Hokkaido.
However, summer activities in Hokkaido are not only fireworks but more. [Click Here]
