2024 Hakodate Christmas Fantasy - Beautifully Shining in Hakodate in Winter, Hokkaido, Japan

  • Hokkaido
  • Sightseeing
Christmas tree floating on the sea

The event will be held from Friday, November 30 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024

A huge Christmas tree will appear again this year on the sea in front of the Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse complex. The combination of the red brick warehouses and the Christmas tree floating on the sea is a beautiful and photogenic sight.
Sunset in Hakodate in December is after 16:00. By 16:30, when the tree is illuminated, the area is enveloped in darkness. The lights are turned off at 5:45 p.m. and turned on again at 6:00 p.m. with fireworks, illuminating the area with soft light.
The tree and fireworks are truly photo-worthy!

Three special times a day - Premium Red Tree

Premium red tree with a red twinkle
There are three special times a day when the illumination is turned on until 10:00 p.m. every day. This is the "Premium Red Tree. The tree glows red for about 15 minutes from 18:30, 19:30, and 20:30 every day. Please enjoy this time as well.
A soup bar will be open on the sidewalk in front of BAY Hakodate from 16:30 to 20:00 during the event. Hot soup is a welcome treat during the cold season.
There are many other Hakodate-style restaurants near the venue. Why not enjoy a delicious meal along with the Christmas fantasy and enjoy Hakodate in winter?

JRA Premium Fireworks will also be held in 2024!

In 2024, the Japan Racing Association (JRA) will be a special sponsor of the "JRA Premium Fireworks" event, which will be held on November 30, December 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 24-25 at 18:00, with the lighting of the tree and fireworks of a higher volume than usual The fireworks will be more voluminous than usual.
2024 Hakodate Christmas Fantasy Poster

Let's combine your favorite train and lodging to save money!

Many "Hakodate Christmas Fantasy" plans are also available!

You can make your own original trip!

The " JR East View Dynamic Rail Package " is a variable-price individual travel product available exclusively on the web at
, which allows you to freely select a train and accommodations and make a reservation at once. The package also includes a number of limited plans for the "Hakodate Christmas Fantasy" event. Reservations can be made as early as the day of departure! We also offer one-day trip plans! Enjoy your own unique trip according to your schedule and purpose.

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For reservations for the "Hakodate Christmas Fantasy Plan" (train + accommodation), please visit 【 JR East View Dynamic Rail Package 】

For hands-on tour activities, try VELTRA!

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