Seasonal Events

Seasonal Events from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

This page provides information on seasonal events hosted by the Goryokaku Tower and events held around Goryokaku each year.

*Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation.

Spring Summer Fall Winter

Spring Events

Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Starting to Fall] (Updated May 25,2024)

Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Goryokaku with photos of the day.

Today’s cherry blossoms at Goryokaku [Fallen] (Updated May 6, 2024)🌸

Our Facebook page shows the state of cherry blossoms at Goryokaku from budding, flowering, and full bloom to cherry trees with green leaves.

🌸Hakodate District Meteorological Observatory announced the blooming of cherry blossoms on April 18 and the full bloom of cherry blossoms on April 23.

Large koi-nobori windsocks are set up at the Goryokaku Tower🎏

April 29 to May 5, 2024
Come watch our nearly 12-meter-long koi-nobori windsocks swimming pleasantly in the sky about 70 meters from the ground.🎏

*Please note that the event is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, such as heavy rain and strong winds and windless.

54th Hakodate Goryokaku Festival ⚔️

Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21, 2023.
This festival is held in order to spread the knowledge and history of Goryokaku, the stage of the Boshin War (1868-1869). The Hijikata Toshizo (famous samurai leader) impersonation contest is very popular.

Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Starting to Fall] (Updated June 1,2023)

Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Goryokaku with photos of the day.

Memorial Service for the War Dead of the Battle of Hakodate

May 11, 2023. 17:00-17:30
A memorial service is held annually to recognize the war dead of the Battle of Hakodate, known as the last battle of the Boshin War.

Large koi-nobori windsocks are set up at the Goryokaku Tower.🎏

Saturday, April 29 to Friday, May 5, 2023
Come watch our nearly 12-meter-long koi-nobori windsocks swimming pleasantly in the sky about 70 meters from the ground.🎏

*Please note that the event is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, such as heavy rain and strong winds and windless.

Today’s cherry blossoms of Goryokaku [Fallen] (Updated May 3, 2023)🌸

Our Facebook page shows the state of cherry blossoms in Goryokaku from budding, flowering, and full bloom to cherry trees with green leaves.

Hakodate District Meteorological Observatory announced the blooming of cherry blossoms on Friday, April 14 and the full blooming of cherry blossoms on Thursday, April 20.🌸

Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Finished blooming] (Updated June 3,2022)

Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Goryokaku with photos of the day.

Hakodate Goryokaku Festival

Saturday, May 21 to Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Summer Events

Civic Creation Hakodate Outdoor Play Let the Castle of Stars Shine for Tomorrow

For details, please check the official website (different website.)

Goryokaku Tower Tanabata Festival 2023🎋

Saturday, July 1 to Friday, July 7, 2023
July 7th is the day of the Tanabata Festival.
It is customary to hang colorful pieces of paper written with wishes and decorations on bamboo branches (called tanzaku) to wish upon the stars.

[Canceled] Goryokaku Tower Tanabata Festival

Dates　Monday, July 1 to Sunday, July 7, 2019

Hakodate Port Festival

Monday, August 1 to Thursday, August 4, 2022
*It will redirect you to an external website.

Summer Solstice Light Down/Cool Earth Day Light Down

Dates　Thursday, June 21, and Saturday, July 7, 2018

Fall Events

Oct. 1 is Observation Day

Thursday, October 1, 2020
Only on Thursday, October 1, the first 101 visitors who purchased an observation ticket will receive a free original product by the All-Japan Tower Association.
*Please note that the giveaway will end once all the supplies are distributed.

Sports Day: Stair Climbing Challenge☆

Saturday, October 12 to Monday (Sports Day), October 14, 2019.
Goryokaku Tower holds an event titled “Sports Day: Stair Climbing Challenge” by using the emergency stairs not usually open to the public.

Winter Events

First Sunrise on New Year’s Day (Open at 6:30 a.m.)🌅

Wednesday, January 1, 2025
We are pleased to announce that the Goryokaku Tower will open at 6:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
*Goryokaku Tower will open at normal hour (9 a.m.) on January 2.

Hoshi no Yume Illumination✨️

December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024.
Hoshi no Yume Illumination is an event where the moat around Goryokaku is illuminated with nearly 2,000 lights to create a star-shaped illumination. Goryokaku is lit daily during the period.
*Please note that the Goryokaku Tower closed at 6 p.m.

Goryukaku Tower Atrium is also decorated with illumination lights✨️

December 1, 2023, to February 29, 2024.
The atrium located on the first level of the Goryokaku Tower is decorated with illumination lights to create a magical atmosphere suitable for the Hoshi no Yume Festival.

First Sunrise on New Year’s Day (Open at 6:30 a.m.)🌅

Wednesday, January 1, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the Goryokaku Tower will open at 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
*Goryokaku Tower will open at normal hour (9 a.m.) on January 2.

Hoshi no Yume Illumination✨️

December 1, 2022, to February 28, 2023.
Hoshi no Yume Illumination is an event where the moat around Goryokaku is illuminated with nearly 2,000 lights to create a star-shaped illumination. Goryokaku is lit daily during the period.

Hoshi no Yume Illumination✨️

Wednesday, December 1, 2020, to Monday, February 28, 2022.
Hoshi no Yume Illumination is an event where the moat around Goryokaku is illuminated with nearly 2,000 lights to create a star-shaped illumination. Goryokaku is lit daily during the period.

Winter Traffic Safety Festival

Tuesday, December 28, 2021
To pray for traffic safety during the year-end peak season and winter months, we hold the Winter Traffic Safety Festival around this time every year.

Spring Camellia Display at the Goryokaku Tower

Sunday, February 16, 2020, to mid March (TBD)
The Spring Camellia Display will be held at the atrium on the first level.
To share the sign of spring little early with our customers, our company’s chairperson has been taking good care of camellias.

[2020] Otoshidama Raffle for the New Year☆

January 1 to 3
visitors have a chance to draw a raffle ticket for each purchase of 2,020 yen.
Original tower items will be given away!

First Sunrise on New Year’s Day (Open at 6 a.m.)

Wednesday, January 1, 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Goryokaku Tower will open at 6 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
*Goryokaku Tower will open at normal hour (9 a.m.) on January 2.