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Mishima San's Garden, Kutchan, Niseko (May/June)

Phone: 0136-22-3344 (Kutchan Tourism Center) Regarding inquiries about Mr. Mishima's moss phlox garden For information on flowering status and locations, please contact the Kutchan Tourist Information Center (open daily from 9:00 to 17:00). Address: Niseko - 51 Aza-Asahi, Kutchan, Abuta District, Hokkaido 044-0083 Full Bloom: Late May - Mid June Charge: Free URL: https://hanazononiseko.com/en/blog/shibazakura-niseko-2022 ... Read more

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Sapporo, Cherry Blossoms (April/May) 2026

In Sapporo, the first blossoms will be out around April 27th. The cherry blossoms will be at their best between May 1st and May 6th. Usually about 4 to 11 days after they start blooming. They bloom a little later in Niseko as there is still snow there. Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Akarenga Building, ... Read more

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Party Sapporo - FIFO International Meetup

Phone: 011-596-0567 Event: The Last Saturday of Every Month (Unless Indicated) Usually 7pm to 10pm or 8pm to 11pm / Just now 5:30pm to 9pm then 9pm to 3am Usually Saturdays: 2026-05-31st, 2026-06-28th... URL: https://partysapporo.a4jp.com/ Place: D-mode SAPPORO Address: 5F, Art Building, South 6 West 6, Central Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido (10 minutes walk from ... Read more

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The Girls' Festival / Hina Matsuri: A Beautiful but Mysterious Spring Tradition

Every doll in a Hina Matsuri display suffers in place of the daughter it protects. Why do the dolls have to be packed away by March 4th? Discover the thousand-year-old Japanese tradition. The Girls' Festival (Hina Matsuri) The Japan's Girls' Festival known as Hina Matsuri or the Peach Festival (Momo no Sekku) is celebrated every ... Read more

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Children's Day / Kodomo No Hi: A Public Holiday

The traditions that celebrate the health and happiness of children in Japan have been passed down for centuries. Understanding their origins reveals the deep meaning behind every decoration, food and custom that families lovingly observe to this day. Boys' Festival (Children's Day) The Boys' Festival known in Japanese as Tango no Sekku is celebrated every ... Read more

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Sapporo Lilac Festival (May)

Phone: 011-281-6400 Address: The Main Event Area West 5 to West 7, Odori Park, Sapporo, Hokkaido Open: 2026: May 20th (Wed) to May 31st (Sun) 2025: May 14 (Wed) - May 25 (Sun) / 10am to 9pm The Second Event Area Kawashimo Park: 川下公園会場, Shiroishi Ward 川下2651番地3外 川下公園 Open: 2026: May 30th (Sat) to ... Read more

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Sapporo Toyohira Fireworks

Sapporo Toyohira Fireworks/Toyohira River Fireworks Phone: 011-210-5732 (Doshin UHB Fireworks Festival - Weekdays 9:30am to 5:30pm) Date: 2026, July 31st (FRI) 7:40pm - 8:30pm *In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled to August 7th. Website: https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/hanabi2026/sapporo/ This free fireworks festival is regarded as one of Hokkaido’s most popular fireworks festival. Over ... Read more

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Hokudaisai - Hokkaido University Food Festival 2026

When: 2026: June 5nd (Friday) to 7th (Sunday) (Usually for 3 days in June starting on the first Friday of the month) 2024: June 7nd (Friday) to 9th (Sunday) 2023: June 2nd (Friday) to 4th (Sunday) 2022: June 3rd (Friday) to 5th (Sunday) 2018: June 1st (Friday) to 3rd (Sunday) Where: Hokkaido University Fee: Entry is ... Read more

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Otofuke Tokachigawa Swan Festival (January/February) 2027

When: Mid January to Late February Maybe 2027/1/23th (Sat) - 2027/2/14th (Sun) 2026/1/24th (Sat) - 2026/2/15th (Sun) 2025/1/25th (Sat) - 2025/2/16th (Sun) Where: Tokachigaoka Park Address: 14 Chome-1 Tokachigawa Onsen Kita, Otofuke, Kato District, Hokkaido 080-0262 Fee: 500 yen This festival starts on a Saturday in January and ends on a Sunday in February. It is ... Read more

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Nakasatsunai Snow Art Village (February)

Phone: 0155-68-3390 Address: Nakasatsunai, Kasai District, Hokkaido 089-1313 (Near the Satsunaigawa Sports Park Softball Field) When: 2026/02/11 (Wed) 10am to 2pm 2025/2/9 (Sun) 10am to 2pm Fee: Free Admission Free: Snow shoeing, slides, and one board trial (like a skateboard). Paid: Hot Air Balloon (Netsukikyuu) Adults 2,000 Yen, Kids 1,000 Yen, Residents 50% Off ... Read more

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Yohtaka Andon Festival Numata (August)

Phone: 0164-34-6373 Address: Numata, Uryu District, Hokkaido Open: Friday 8/22 4pm to 10pm / Saturday 8/23 1pm to 10pm Charge: Free but there are some paid areas URL: https://numata-youtaka.com/ For The Taxi Driver: 沼田町市街 北海道雨竜郡沼田町本通 GPS: 43.80875788844515, 141.93163666685524 (Google Maps) 8/22 (Fri) - 8/23 (Sat) Yohtaka Andon Festival in Numata – One of Hokkaido’s ... Read more

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Shikaribetsuko-Kotan Festival (January to March)

When: Late January to March. During the Shikaribetsuko-Kotan Festival Where: Lake Shikaribetsu Area: Kitaurimaku, Shikaoi, Kato District, Hokkaido 081-0344 URL: http://www.shikaoi.net/contents/eventschedule/ GPS: 43.272343755382714, 143.106119184289 Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan runs from late January to late March, depending on the yearly weather patterns (reservation required). A free bus service to Lake Shikaribetsu Kotan departs from JR Obihiro Station ... Read more

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