The 2025 version! Enjoy fireworks and Hakodate's famous "Ikaodori" (squid dance) at the Hakodate Port Festival!
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The first day of the festival features the annual fireworks display. The first day of the festival features the annual fireworks display, which lights up the summer night with a spectacular display of fireworks.
What is the Hakodate Port Festival (Minato Matsuri)?
Hakodate's geographical location, bordered on three sides by the sea, often causes strong winds, and from the Meiji Era to the Showa Era (prewar period), the city was repeatedly hit by large fires. The Great Fire of March 21, 1934, destroyed one-third of the city and resulted in the deaths of more than 2,000 people.
In 2025, the festival will be called the "166th Anniversary Hakodate Port Festival" and will be held from August 1 (Friday) to 5 (Tuesday). The festival will be held from August 1 (Fri.) to 5 (Tue.).
The festival opens with a fireworks display at the harbor!
What is the Ikaodori dance?
On the 2nd, the parade will take place from Toyokawa-cho to Hakodate Station to Matsukaze, and on the 3rd from Chiyodai-cho to Honmachi to On the 3rd, the festival will be held in Chiyodai-cho - Honmachi - Goryokaku-cho with different courses. The "Children's Squid Dance" and "Hakodate Squid Dance" will also be held, which is sure to be a lively event.
The "Hakodate Ika Odori" dance, which begins with the song "Hakodate Meibutsu Ika Odori" (Hakodate's famous squid dance), was invented by volunteers in 1980 and recorded in 1986, and is widely popular among children and the elderly alike. Hakodate Ika Odori" is popular for its easy-to-remember lyrics, melody, and simple choreography. You can even jump in and join in during the course, so why not learn it as a souvenir of Hakodate?
In addition to "Ika Odori", "Hakodate Port Odori" and "Summer Carnival" can be enjoyed at "Wasshoi Hakodate". The "Hakodate Port Dance" and the "Summer Carnival" are also available.
A rare flower train will also be in operation!
August is the height of summer in Hakodate, but because Hakodate is surrounded by the sea on three sides, the refreshing sea breeze is pleasant and you may need to wear a jacket at night. Dress appropriately and be in good physical condition to enjoy Hakodate's summer season to the fullest.
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Stalls will be open from August 1 to 5, 9:00 - 21:00 (until 22:00 on the day of the fireworks display only)
Location: Chickadee Green Plaza, Block A and B
Location 16-8, 10-62 Shofu-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Access Approximately 12 minutes on foot from JR Hakodate Station
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