1 "Hokkaido Shrine (Sapporo City)" where you can enjoy cherry and plum blossoms at the same time.

At Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, visitors can enjoy the competition of approximately 1,400 cherry trees and 250 plum trees, which bloom at almost the same time. The cherry trees on the grounds of the shrine were originally planted in 1875 as a memorial to the memory of Yoshiyou Shima, the founder of Hokkaido, and became a popular cherry blossom viewing spot for Sapporo citizens around 1900. In addition to plants, you may see cute wild Ezo squirrels and other animals in the grounds of the temple, which are rich in nature.

2 Maruyama Park (Sapporo) is a classic hanami spot in Sapporo.

Maruyama Park has a naturally protected primeval forest and has long been famous for its cherry blossoms. The park is planted with approximately 160 cherry trees, including Ezo-Yamazakura and Somei-Yoshino, and is especially crowded with cherry blossom-viewing visitors in early May every year. Visitors can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while sightseeing at the adjacent Maruyama Zoo and Hokkaido Shrine, as well as picnicking with a packed lunch or food from food stalls set up for limited periods.

3 Refresh yourself under the cherry blossoms during a break from work "Odori Park (Sapporo )

Odori Park is an oasis in the office district surrounded by approximately 4,700 trees of 92 species, including cherry blossoms, lilacs, and haru elms. Citizens and tourists alike enjoy relaxing on the lawn and around the fountain. A typical summer tradition in Odori Park is to buy corn from the "Tokibi Wagon" and eat it while viewing the cherry blossoms, which is a unique way to enjoy Odori Park.

4 Nakajima Park (Sapporo), where you can view cherry blossoms while riding a boat

Located in the center of the city but rich in nature, Nakajima Park is truly a healing space in the city. The scenery changes with each season, with cherry blossoms and wisteria in spring, lush greenery in summer, and autumn leaves in fall, making you want to visit again and again. At the iris pond in the park, visitors can enjoy water birds and seasonal scenery while riding a boat from late April to early October.

5 Cherry blossoms are reflected in the brick building of the Former Main Building of the Hokkaido Government Office ( Akarenga Government Building) (Sapporo )

The former main building of the Hokkaido Government is located in the heart of the city, but its beautiful garden allows visitors to experience the four seasons. The garden shows different expressions in each season: cherry blossoms and lilacs in the spring, lush greenery and Japanese honeysuckle in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall. It is a popular photo spot and a place you will want to visit again and again.

6 Asahiyama Memorial Park (Sapporo), where you can view cherry blossoms while overlooking the city of Sapporo

From the observatory located 137.5 meters above sea level in Asahiyama Memorial Park, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Ishikari Plain, the Sea of Japan, and the city of Sapporo with cherry blossoms. At night, the illuminated fountain and the lights of the office buildings in the center of Sapporo below are fantastic, making it a famous romantic night view spot. There are also a variety of playground equipment available for parents and children to enjoy during the daytime.

7 Chiko-en (Ebetsu City), a beautiful cherry blossom viewing spot along with cultural assets

Chiko-en Garden, also famous for its cherry blossoms, is the former residence of Magozaemon Sekiya, who contributed to the development of Ebetsu. In spring, many visitors come to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom, and the garden is designated as a cultural asset of the city.

8 Healing time with babbling river and graceful cherry blossoms "Meisui Fureai Park (Chitose City )

There is a walking path along the Uchibetsu River in Meisui Fureai Park, a relaxing spot where visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and get in touch with nature. The park was established to commemorate the fact that the Naibetsugawa Spring, which is used for the city's tap water, was selected as one of the "100 best waters" in the city.

9 Cherry blossom trees decorating the time when herring fishing was at its peak "Former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishing Ground (Yoichi Town)

The former Yoichi Fukuhara Fishing Grounds is a valuable national cultural property that preserves the prosperity of the herring fishing industry in its heyday, and was used as the model for the interior of the herring palace in the NHK morning TV series "Massan. Visitors can learn about the layout and roles of each building, as well as get a sense of the prosperity of the time. There are also cherry blossom trees in the spacious grounds, and visitors can enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms in spring.

10 Gorgeous scenery of cherry blossoms and green trees "Manji-Tarayama Forest Park (Iwamizawa City)

The grounds of Manji-Tarayama Forest Park are planted with various types of trees. In spring, the park is filled with the gentle fragrance of cherry blossoms, and in autumn, the trees turn red, creating a wonderful landscape. It is also a popular walking spot, featuring 2,468 steps, including 775 straight steps.

11 Kuriyama Park (Kuriyama-cho), where you can be surrounded by a tunnel of cherry blossoms and meet animals

Kuriyama Park, the most famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Kuriyama Town, is crowded with cherry blossom viewers when all 300 cherry trees in the park bloom at once in early May. The park's Nakayoshi Zoo, playground equipment, barbecue corner, hiking trails, and other facilities make it a relaxing place for the whole family.