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Sapporo, Cherry Blossoms (April/May) 2027
In Sapporo, the first blossoms will be out around April 27th. The cherry blossoms will be at their best between about May 1st and May 6th. Usually about 4 to 11 days after they start blooming. They bloom a little later in Niseko as it's colder and there is usually still snow there.
Cherry Blossoms ... Read more
Post Number: 2/46
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
Post Number: 3/46
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
Post Number: 4/46
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
Post Number: 5/46
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
Post Number: 6/46
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
Post Number: 7/46
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
Post Number: 8/46
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
Post Number: 9/46
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
Post Number: 10/46
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
Post Number: 11/46
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
Post Number: 12/46
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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