Hoshi no Yume (Dream of the Star) Illumination
A Giant Star Descending to Earth
A beloved winter tradition at Goryokaku, a Special Historic Site. From the tower's observation deck, the illuminated star shape creates a truly magical winter scene.
Goryokaku, one of Hakodate's best-known landmarks and a designated Special Historic Site, is famous for its distinctive star-shaped moat. With the arrival of winter, abou 2,000 lights illuminate the moat's 1.8-kilometer perimeter, forming a beautiful star shape against the dark sky. A leisurely stroll along the pedestrian path surrounding the moat reveals twinkling lights glowing through the crisp winter air. In early winter, before the moat freezes over, the reflections shimmer gently across the calm water, creating an enchanting scene.
As winter deepens and the moat freezes over, the ice sparkles in the illumination, and fresh snow transforms the landscape into a magical white world. For the finest view, head to the observation deck of the adjacent Goryokaku Tower. From above, the glowing star-shaped pattern appears like a giant star that has descended to earth. Watching the lights gently illuminate the snow in the peaceful winter silence is a magical experience found only in Hakodate.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2025/12/1-2026/2/28 Lights turn on at sunset and turn off at 19:00 (Goryokaku Tower is open until 18:00)
- Event venue
- Goryokaku park, Goryokaku Tower
- Postal code
- 〒040-0001
- Address
- 北海道函館市五稜郭町44
- Telephone Number
- 0138-51-4785（Goryokaku Tower）
- Open
- Sunset-19:00
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Prices
- Free (Separate viewing fee required when using Goryokaku Tower)
- Car Park
- 97 spaces, charged
- Directions
- ●By car: About 15 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 20 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
