亮点
- Opening-night fireworks over the bay on Aug 1
- The famous 'Ika Odori' squid dance parades
- Five days of street processions and stalls
由来与背景
Held since 1935 to mark the reopening of the port, the festival is famous for the 'Ika Odori' squid dance performed through the streets.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 5 minutes' walk from JR Hakodate Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- culture seekers, families
温馨提示
Pair the opening fireworks with the famous night view from Mt. Hakodate.
常见问题
- When is the Hakodate Port Festival 2026?
- August 1-5, 2026, along Hakodate's central waterfront. Opening-night fireworks over the bay run on Aug 1 (about 19:45-21:00), and the famous Ika Odori squid-dance parades take over the streets Aug 2-3.
- Is the Hakodate Port Festival free to attend?
- Yes, it's free. The waterfront festival area is about a 5-minute walk from JR Hakodate Station.
- What is Ika Odori?
- The festival's signature squid dance, performed through Hakodate's streets since 1935, when the parade began to mark the port's reopening.
交通
Central Hakodate waterfront — Central Hakodate City, Hokkaido