The 80th Muroran Port Festival Summer Evening Fireworks Display

Summary

The Muroran Port Festival Noryo Fireworks take place at Muroran Chuo Pier in Muroran City, Hokkaido, on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 19:30 to 20:00 — the opening night of the port festival (July 24–26), now in its 80th year. About 2,200 fireworks light up the harbor sky, set against the port's night lights, drawing some 100,000 visitors. The festival also features the 'Muroran Nerikomi' procession of mikoshi and floats, the 'Yosakoi Soran in Muroran' dance gathering and more. The venue is a 15-minute walk from JR Muroran Station or about 15 minutes by car from the Doo Expressway Muroran IC via the Hakucho Bridge; parking is free.

Overview

The Muroran Port Festival Noryo Fireworks open the 80th Muroran Port Festival (July 24–26, 2026) at Muroran Chuo Pier on Friday, July 24, from 19:30 to 20:00, with about 2,200 shells and some 100,000 visitors. Because the venue sits on the harbor's central pier, the fireworks layer over the port's night lights for a distinctly maritime scene. The festival adds the 'Muroran Nerikomi' procession — mikoshi and floats weaving through town — the 'Yosakoi Soran in Muroran' gathering teams from the Iburi region and beyond, folk dance parades and stage events. The venue is a 15-minute walk from JR Muroran Station, or about 15 minutes by car from the Doo Expressway Muroran IC via the Hakucho Bridge. Parking is free, but the area gets busy during the display, so arrive early.

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