Goryokaku Tower
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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.
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.
Change Period: April 27-May 6
Hours 8:00 - 19:00
(Observation ticket sales end at 6:50 pm)
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.
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 cherry blossoms at Goryokaku [50-70% Blooming] (Updated April 22, 2024)🌸](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_8059a-536x356.jpg)
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.
![Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Starting to Fall] (Updated June 1,2023)](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DSC_1719a-536x356.jpg)
Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Goryokaku with photos of the day.
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.
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)🌸](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_9589a-536x356.jpg)
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.🌸
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.
For details, please check the official website (different website.)
![Today’s Wisteria trellis in Goryokaku [Finished blooming] (Updated June 3,2022)](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/0456b6bdf5e4de37153149ec02fa4efb-536x356.jpg)
Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Goryokaku with photos of the day.
May 11, 2022. 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 of Goryokaku [Almost Fallen] (Updated May 6, 2022)🌸🍃](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_8217a-536x356.jpg)
Our Facebook page shows the state of cherry blossoms in Goryokaku from budding, flowering, and full bloom to cherry trees with green leaves.
This year’s First bloom and full-bloom dates of cherry blossoms in Hakodate.
🌸First bloom: April 21, 2022.
🌸Full bloom: April 25, 2022.
🍃Almost Fallen: May 4, 2022.
Saturday, April 16 to Thursday, May 5, 2022
Started more than 30 years ago, koi-nobori windsocks begin swimming as a seasonal tradition again this year. Come watch our nearly 12-meter-long koi-nobori windsocks swimming pleasantly in the sky about 70 meters from the ground.🎏
Business will be resumed from March 22, 2022(Tue)
Since the Government has now lifted the Semi-emergency coronavirus measures, we have decided to resume business.
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.
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.
Business will be resumed from October 1, 2021(Fri)
Since the Government has now lifted the Emergency Declaration, we have decided to resume business.
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.
Business will be resumed from June 21, 2021(Mon)
Since the Government has now lifted the Emergency Declaration, we have decided to resume business.
May 16, 2021 (Sun) - For the time being
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government has issued an "emergency declaration" for the entire area of Hokkaido on May 14 (Fri). Since the number of tourists due to this situation has decreased significantly, We will be temporarily closed.
Introducing the state of Wisteria trellis and Azaleas in Special Historic Site Goryokaku with photos of the day.
Business will be resumed from April 1, 2021(Thu)
Since the Government has now lifted the Emergency Declaration, we have decided to resume business.
In order to prevent the spread of the "new coronavirus(COVID-19)", we were temporarily closed during Golden Week until May 6, but the government decided to extend the "emergency declaration".
Since the Government has now lifted the Emergency Declaration, we have decided to resume business.
Business will be resumed from June 1, 2020
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.
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☆](https://www.goryokaku-tower.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fukubiki2020-536x356.jpg)
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!
*Please note that events are subject to change or cancellation.
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