[Limited Time] Enjoy the enchanting lights of the 'Fishing Fire Night View' that colors the night scenery of Hakodate from summer to autumn.
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When it comes to the night view of Hakodate, the beautiful city lights seen from Mount Hakodate are famous, but from summer to autumn, another special scenery is added.
That is the 'Isaribi' (fishing fire) floating off the coast of the Tsugaru Strait. Would you like to experience this beautiful sight, available only until autumn?
The night view of fishing fires, a cultural symbol of Hakodate, is
"Gyo fire" refers to the lights that fishing boats illuminate at night while fishing. In Hakodate, the squid fishing season opens every June and continues until around December, during which the lights of fishing boats can be seen offshore.
The countless lights floating on the dark sea, along with the streetlights, create a fantastical scene as if stars have fallen into the ocean. This landscape is deeply intertwined with the summer delicacy 'squid,' which is representative of Hakodate, a port town.
View of "Fishing Fire Night View" from Mount Hakodate
If you want to enjoy the fishing lights, the night view from the top of Mount Hakodate is recommended.
About 3 minutes from the base station of the Hakodate Mountain Ropeway, there is an outdoor plaza at the summit station known as 'Gyobihiroba', a famous spot for viewing fishing lights.
From Mount Hakodate, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Hakodate, nestled between the Tsugaru Strait and Hakodate Bay. The lights of fishing boats can be seen across the sea, offering a different kind of scenery compared to the usual night view.
If you visit the mountain peak at dusk, you can enjoy the gradual lighting of the city from the time when brightness still remains in the sky.
The time when the sun sets and the city begins to shine is the perfect timing to enjoy the night view of fishing lights.
Enjoying from Omori Beach is also recommended
The fishing lights of Hakodate are recommended to be viewed not only from Mount Hakodate but also from Omori Beach facing the Tsugaru Strait. The 4.5 km stretch of National Route 278 between Ugawara Town and Yukawa Town is also named "Gyobito Street".
From Omori Beach, you can see the fishing lights floating on the sea and the city lights along the line in a horizontal row. Unlike the "vertical night view" seen from Mount Hakodate, it is also recommended to enjoy this "horizontal night view" as you can see the sea and city lights horizontally.
One of the attractions is that you can enjoy the night view unique to the port town of Hakodate from a different angle than that of Mount Hakodate.
When sightseeing in Hakodate, the "Fishing Fire Night View" is only available from summer to autumn.
The night view of the cityscape seen from Mount Hakodate, enhanced by the fishing lights floating on the sea, creates a seasonal limited spectacular view.
During the day, you can tour the city of Hakodate, enjoy the night view at night, and spend a relaxing time at the hotel while tasting the seafood of Hakodate.
How about enjoying a night experience that is unique to Hakodate?
During your trip to Hakodate from summer to autumn, please enjoy a special night with the unique 'gyobiyake' (fishing fire night view) that allows you to experience both the port town's night scenery and the blessings of the sea.