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Sapporo, Cherry Blossoms 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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Mishima San's Garden, Kutchan, Niseko
Phone: 0136-22-3344 (Kutchan Tourism Center)
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
For The Taxi Driver:
三島さんの芝桜庭園: ニセコ
〒044-0083 北海道虻田郡倶知安町字旭51
GPS: 42.90486600973077, 140.7401103788809
Access: Approx. 2 hours drive from Sapporo (via Route 393 and Route 230 Nakayama Pass), approx. 15 ... 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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10/45
Hokuryu Sunflower Festival (July/August)
Phone: 0164-34-2082
Address: 143-2, Itaya, Hokuryu, Uryu District, Hokkaido 078-2511
Open: 8am to 6pm, 2022, July 23rd (Sat) - August 21st (Sun)
Late July to Late August 2022
Charge: Free Entry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/hokuryu/
URL: https://portal.hokuryu.info/sunflower/
For The Taxi Driver:
北海道雨竜郡北竜町板谷１４３－２
GPS: 43.74135251713115, 141.87134216273003 (Google Maps)
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FOOTEN ... Read more
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11/45
Hiroo Crab Festival (December)
When: December / This event is held annually on the second Sunday in December.
Address: Seaside Park, 989, Hiroo, Hiroo District, Hokkaido 089-2561
[MAPCODE] 454 234 532*22
Taste fresh crabs boiled in a giant pot up to 2 metres in diameter as well as crab miso soup.
GPS: 42.314235017515465, 143.32510672690532 (Google Maps)
Places To Visit ... Read more
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Demon Fireworks - Noboribetsu (June/July)
Phone: 0143-84-3311 Noboribetsu International Tourism and Convention Association
When: This event is held annually typically in June and July. It starts at 8:30pm and runs for about 30 minutes
[Schedules in 2026]*Opening day on June 1st.
*Mondays & Thursdays in June
*Thursdays in July
*Thursdays in September
Fee: 500 Yen Per Adult
Online Tickets: ... Read more
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