Seasonal Events

Seasonal Events from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

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.

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Spring Events

Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Finished blooming] (Updated June 8,2025)

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

56th Hakodate Goryokaku Festival ⚔️

Saturday, May 17 to Sunday, May 18, 2025.
This festival is held in order to spread the knowledge and history of Goryokaku, the stage of the Boshin War (1868-1869).

Memorial Service for the War Dead of the Battle of Hakodate

May 11, 2025. 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.

Today’s cherry blossoms at Goryokaku [Fallen] (Updated May 10, 2025)🌸

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

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

April 26 to May 5, 2025 9:00～17:00
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 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.

Summer Events

Goryokaku Tower Tanabata Festival 2025🎋

July 1 to July 7, 2025
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.

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

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

Fall Events

Winter Events

Hoshi no Yume Illumination✨️

December 1, 2024, to February 2, 2025.
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, 2024, to February 28, 2025.
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, 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.

[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.