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,...
Getting here by public transport: Take the Nanboku line from Sapporo Station to Makomanai Subway. Then transferring to the Hokkaido Chuo Bus Takino Line which takes around 30 minutes, getting off on Suzuran Park Central Exit for Takino Park. Takino Park is home to one of the largest displays of tulips in the Sapporo area,...
Nearest subway station: Odori Park on the Namboku Line. The 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. It features over 2,000 lilac trees, live music, wine tasting and plenty...
Getting here: Get the Nanboku subway line from Sapporo Station to Odori Park. The 35th Yosakoi Soran Festival will be held in Sapporo, Hokkaido from June 10 to June 14, 2026. Centered 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...
Nearest subway station: Nakajima Park Final dates for the 2026 Sapporo Autumn Illuminations are yet to be confirmed, however the event normally takes place from late October to early November each year. As the leaves turn fiery red and temperatures begin to drop across Hokkaido, the Sapporo Autumn Illuminations bring beautiful light displays to Nakajima...