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SUMMARY:Yosakoi Soran Festival
DESCRIPTION:Getting here: Get the Nanboku subway line from Sapporo Station to Odori Park. \n\n\n\nThe 35th Yosakoi Soran Festival will be held in Sapporo\, Hokkaido from June 10 to June 14\, 2026.  \n\n\n\nCentered around Odori Park\, this lively summer celebration brings together around 30\,000 dancers from across Japan\, showcasing energetic modern performances inspired by the traditional Soran Bushi folk song and accompanied by the rhythmic sound of wooden naruko clappers.
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LOCATION:Odori Park\, １〜１２丁目\, Sapporo\, 060-0042\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Sapporo Lilac Festival
DESCRIPTION:Nearest subway station: Odori Park on the Namboku Line. \n\n\n\nThe arrival of the Sapporo lilac festival is a true sign that spring has arrived in Sapporo\, Hokkaido! Taking place in the iconic\, and central Odori Park is the much awaited Sapporo Lilac Festival. \n\n\n\nIt features over 2\,000 lilac trees\, live music\, wine tasting and plenty of opportunities to eat delicious food from the street vendors on site. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn 2026\, for the first time they have introduced tea making\, kimono fitting\, flower arranging displays and calligraphy.  \n\n\n\nWe definitely recommend stopping by the tea making stands to take part in a workshop or enjoy a cup of freshly brewed matcha\, green tea or hojicha. \n\n\n\nThe lilac trees line the entire length of Odori Park so there’s plenty of opportunities to get photos of them\, or with them! Some of them are beautifully draping over benches so you can get some lovely photos sat on a bench with the lilacs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe food! There are unlimited food choices here\, and you can pretty much get everything from pizzas and burgers to Japanese food and sweet treats at the Sapporo Lilac Festival.  \n\n\n\nIf you really want to lean into the lilac theme and get something super aesthetic\, we recommend the Lilac Mont Blanc which was incredible! With a Mont Blanc topping which is so satisfying to watch from the machine\, with an ice cream\, biscuit and fruit sauce inner.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s live entertainment through the days\, and if you fancy yourself a dab hand with the piano\, you can give it a go\, or listen to someone else taking centre stage on it. The atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust lilacs and food? Think again! There are antique stalls with plenty of goodies to explore and a huge craft market with sellers from Sapporo.  \n\n\n\nThink handmade gifts for friends\, jewellery purchases for yourself or kawaii keyrings to add to your bag. This was one of our favourite areas in the festival as there are so many unique items for sale. \n\n\n\nIf you like beautiful Japanese ceramics\, you won’t leave here disappointment\, there are so many incredible\, and very talented makers. \n\n\n\n*Please bring cash\, whilst the food and drink stands mostly accept card\, many of the individual craft sellers only accept cash and we don’t want you to leave anything behind\, disappointed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor the first time in the history of the Sapporo Lilac Festival they have a flower arranging area\, showcasing some go the beautiful arrangements that have been put together with lilacs\, and other seasonal flowers such as peonies and sunflowers. It’s so incredible to see how creative you can be with flower arranging\, and definitely a spot we recommend stopping by during your visit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you love lilac flowers\, don’t leave without purchasing a lilac sapling on your way out\, they are often giving them out for free to people who come here on the first day of the festival too! \n\n\n\nJust be mindful that weather can be changeable in May with temperatures around mid teens to mid twenties\, so do pack a lightweight jacket\, and sun protection for all weathers.  \n\n\n\nThe weekend can get really busy\, as do after school hours\, so if you can plan ahead we recommend going mid-week in the morning.  \n\n\n\nIn terms of accessibility\, they have accessible stations at the food and drink area\, and the paths in the festival are wide enough for wheelchair access. There’s also toilets situated throughout Odori Park\, and with disabled access as well.  \n\n\n\nHere’s a look at what we got up to at the Sapporo Lilac Festival 2026 below and what you can expect from your day here! \n\n\n\n        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Nicole and James in Japan 🇯🇵 (@njinjapan)
URL:https://travelhokkaido.com/event/sapporo-lilac-festival/
LOCATION:Sapporo Lilac Festival\, Odori Park\, Chuo Ward\, Odorinishi\, １〜１２丁目\, Sapporo\, 060-0042
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SUMMARY:Tulip Lily of the Valley Festa Takino
DESCRIPTION:Getting here by public transport: Take the Nanboku line from Sapporo Station to Makomanai Subway. Then transferring to the Hokkaido Chuo Bus [True 106] Takino Line which takes around 30 minutes\, getting off on Suzuran Park Central Exit for Takino Park. \n\n\n\nTakino Park is home to one of the largest displays of tulips in the Sapporo area\, featuring around 230\,000 tulips across approximately 120 different varieties.  \n\n\n\nWhilst walking through the park\, visitors can also enjoy beautiful displays of German irises alongside rare pink irises\, creating a colourful spring atmosphere throughout the gardens. \n\n\n\nIf you have driven by car\, car parking is ¥500 if you don’t have an annual pass. Entrance into Takino is ¥450 per adults\, and children go in for free. Weekends get incredibly busy\, and even getting in to park can take a while so if you want to come at a quieter time to get pictures without anyone in them\, come on a weekday and for when they open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring a picnic to enjoy in the park\, surrounded by the beautiful flowers on offer. There are plenty of benches and grassy patches in the shade to enjoy a lovely picnic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the end of the festival\, you can come back on the designated day to dig and take away the tulip bulbs to plant in your own garden which is just the most amazing and lovely idea!
URL:https://travelhokkaido.com/event/tulip-lily-of-the-valley-festival-sapporo/
LOCATION:Takino Park\, 247 Takino\, Minami Ward\, Sapporo\, Hokkaido\, Sapporo\, 005-0862\, Japan
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SUMMARY:Hiraoka Plum Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hiraoka Plum Festival takes place each year from late April to early May at Hiraoka Park in Sapporo’s Kiyota Ward. Home to one of the largest plum groves in the city\, the park features around 1\,200 trees\, with a striking mix of red and white Bungo plum blossoms. As the flowers come into bloom\, the park draws visitors from across the region\, all coming to enjoy one of Sapporo’s most beautiful early spring displays.
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LOCATION:Hiraoka Park\, 2-2 Hiraokakoen\, Kiyota Ward\, Sapporo\, 004-0881
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