むろらん港まつり
Dates for this year have not been announced yet.
Venue
Irie Waterfront Festival Grounds, Muroran
Address
Irie Rinkai Park Special Venue, Kaigan-cho 1-chome, Muroran, Hokkaido 051-0022
Nearest Station
JR Muroran Station (approx. 10-min walk)
Hours
Varies by day
Admission
Free
Overview
A three-day summer festival held annually in late July along Muroran's waterfront. First held in 1947, the event features a fireworks display of approximately 2,200 shells on the opening night — including water-surface launches over the harbor — followed by a street parade with mikoshi and floats, and a YOSAKOI Soran dance competition on the final day. Admission is free throughout.
Highlights
Fireworks display of approx. 2,200 shells over Muroran Harbor (opening night)
Water-surface fireworks launched from the harbor
Street parade with mikoshi and floats (Muroran Nerikomi)
YOSAKOI Soran dance competition on the final day
Food stalls throughout the festival grounds