1 Goryokaku Park (Hakodate City): View the Star-Shaped Fort Framed in Pink from the Tower

In spring, about 1,500 cherry trees bloom in Goryokaku Park. At the end of the season, you can also see "hanaikada" (flower rafts), where fallen petals cover the moat's surface, offering a different kind of beauty from the full bloom. Besides cherry blossoms, there are also wisteria, azaleas, and water lilies. The 1,800-meter path around the outer moat is recommended for jogging and walking.

2 Matsumae-han Hekirichi Jinya Ato (Hokuto City): A Breathtaking Avenue of Cherry Trees Leading to the Encampment

This is the site of a military encampment that the shogunate ordered the Matsumae clan to build to strengthen the defense of Ezochi (present-day Hokkaido) following the opening of Hakodate Port. The beautiful tunnel of cherry trees leading to the encampment site is a famous cherry blossom spot. The area has been developed as a historical park, and you can stroll through the main enclosure, which retains its original appearance, and enjoy the changing scenery throughout the seasons.

3 Cherry Blossom Avenue along the Ono River (Hokuto City): A Leisurely Stroll Under a Tunnel of Cherry Blossoms

About 100 cherry trees, mainly Somei Yoshino, line both sides of the Hongo Kawahara-cho town road, which runs north-south along the Ono River. From late April to early May, they form a 300-meter cherry blossom tunnel from Honcho Seseragi Park to the sports center. A walk enveloped in the sweet scent of cherry blossoms is a special experience.

4 Hokiji Temple's Weeping Cherry Tree (Hokuto City): A 300-Year-Old Weeping Cherry Tree as Beautiful as a Japanese Painting

A beautiful weeping cherry tree (Shidarezakura) blooms in the grounds of Hokiji Temple in spring. Said to be over 300 years old and about 12 meters tall, this weeping cherry is a rare and precious sight in Hokkaido, as such large specimens are uncommon. Many people travel from afar to see this unique cherry tree. Its well-formed branches, laden with flowers, are a spectacular sight.

5 Trappist Monastery (Hokuto City): Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms in Southern Hokkaido

At the Trappist Monastery, you can enjoy late-blooming cherry blossoms. Although located in the Donan area, where spring arrives earliest in Hokkaido, the monastery has varieties of cherry trees that bloom late. They start to blossom after all the other famous cherry blossom spots in the city have finished. You can see varieties such as Naden, Fugenzo, and Amayadori.

6 Kiyokawa Senbonzakura (Hokuto City): A Cherry Blossom-Lined Road to Enhance Your Drive

This avenue of cherry trees stretches for about 1.8 kilometers along Prefectural Road 96. One thousand Somei Yoshino and wild cherry trees, planted as part of a community greening project to create a cherry blossom landmark, bloom magnificently. It's a delightful spot for a leisurely stroll and a popular scenic drive for many motorists.

7 Kamiiso Dam Park (Hokuto City): Hanami Camping Under the Cherry Blossoms

The cherry blossom season at Kamiiso Dam Park typically runs from early to late May. During this time, various types of cherry trees, including Oyamazakura, Somei Yoshino, Kanzan, Naden, Fugenzo, and Ukon, are in full bloom. The park can also be used as a campground, and the vividly colored hydrangeas that bloom around August are also popular.

8 Hachironuma Park: A Luxurious Respite Viewing Cherry Blossoms by the Pond

A place of relaxation full of nature, enveloped in the gentle scent of cherry blossoms in spring. It's a famous cherry blossom spot where families can enjoy a leisurely hanami. Magnolia flowers bloom in early spring, followed by cherry blossoms and azaleas. From early summer to autumn, when the greenery is vibrant, water lilies bloom beautifully.

9 Matsumae Park (Matsumae Town): A Living Cherry Blossom Encyclopedia Featuring Matsumae-Native Varieties

Matsumae Park is a large area that includes Matsumae Castle, the Teramachi temple district, and the Matsumae-han Yashiki tourist facility. It's a famous cherry blossom spot with 10,000 trees of about 250 varieties. Cherry blossom lovers shouldn't miss the beautiful combination of the castle and cherry blossoms, the "Sakura Mihon-en" (Cherry Blossom Specimen Garden), which is like a living encyclopedia of cherry trees, and the Sakura Museum, which is open during the cherry blossom festival.

10 Ryuunin Temple (Matsumae Town): The Famous Ezo Kasumizakura Tree, Found Only Here

Ryuunin Temple is the only temple that survived the fires of the Boshin War in Hakodate. In its precincts stands a famous cherry tree called "Ezo Kasumizakura." While Kasumizakura (haze cherry) trees are found throughout Japan, due to its historical context, Dr. Misao Tatewaki, a botanist and former professor at Hokkaido University, named the Kasumizakura in the grounds of Ryuunin Temple "Ezo Kasumizakura."

11 Kozenji Temple (Matsumae Town): The Legendary "Bloodline Cherry Tree" Whose Story Lives On

Kozenji Temple is said to have received its mountain name and priestly robes from Emperor Go-Mizunoo. The "Kechimyaku-zakura" (Bloodline Cherry Tree) in its grounds is a famous Naden cherry tree with a legend about the spirit of a cherry tree. This ancient tree, estimated to be over 300 years old, is the parent tree of the Naden variety, which is representative of Matsumae's cherry blossoms.

12 Omonai Shrine & Omonai Observatory (Shiriuchi Town): A Grand Panorama of Cherry Trees and the Tsugaru Strait

From Omonai Shrine and Omonai Observatory, you can overlook the Omonai Plain and the Tsugaru Strait. In spring, you can enjoy a grand panorama centered on a 3-kilometer straight road lined with about 500 cherry trees in full bloom.

13 Aobagaoka Park (Mori Town): A Variety of Cherry Blossoms Blooming in a Historic Park

Aobagaoka Park has about 1,000 cherry trees of 717 varieties, including Somei Yoshino, and you can also see unique varieties like "Mori Komachi." The Sakura Festival held every May attracts over 100,000 visitors. In addition to cherry blossoms, the "Kayabe no Kuribayashi" (Kayabe Chestnut Grove) within the park is designated as a natural monument of Hokkaido.

14 Sawara Flower Road (Mori Town): A Flower-Lined Road with Double Cherry Blossoms and Seasonal Flowers

A flower-lined road stretching for about 4 kilometers along National Route 278. Starting with double-flowered cherry blossoms in late May, marigolds and salvias come into season one after another, and lavender blooms in summer. The flowering season continues until late October, delighting the eyes of many passersby.

15 Oniushi Park (Mori Town): A Relaxing Rest Stop to Admire Cherry Blossoms

A spacious urban park where about 500 cherry trees bloom in the flower season. With an adjacent roadside station (Michi-no-Eki), it is also a popular rest stop for drivers along the national highway. From the observation and product hall plaza in the park, you can see not only Uchiura Bay but also Mount Yotei and Mount Usu.

16 Hokkeji Temple (Esashi Town): A Beautiful Contrast of Sea and Weeping Cherry Blossoms

There is a large weeping cherry tree in the grounds of Hokkeji Temple, which reaches full bloom around Golden Week each year. Located on high ground, it is a popular spot for the beautiful contrast between the sea and the Sanmon gate of the Hiyama Magistrate's Office, the oldest building in Hokkaido.

17 Oshamanbe Park (Oshamanbe Town): A Fantastical View of Cherry Blossoms Reflected on the Water's Surface

In spring, cherry blossoms and azaleas are in full bloom, and in summer, beautiful water lilies and irises adorn the waterside of a pond surrounded by natural stones. It is a vast general park with excellent views, a walking path "Tomino no Mori" for forest bathing, playground equipment, and adjacent sports facilities like tennis courts.

18 Saranbe Park (Yakumo Town): Relaxing Hanami in a Park Where You Can Also Enjoy Park Golf

Saranbe Park is a place of relaxation and a walking spot for the residents of Yakumo Town. In spring, it becomes a popular hanami spot with about 2,500 cherry trees in full bloom. It also has a pond, an outdoor stage, and a park golf course, making it enjoyable for family hanami outings.

19 Tamagawa Park (Setana Town): The Contrast of Daffodils and Cherry Blossoms

Tamagawa Park is located on a small hill with views of the rich rice paddy landscape and Mount Yurappu. In addition to cherry blossoms, it is a famous spot for daffodils, the town flower of Setana, with about 300,000 bulbs of about 30 varieties planted. The peak season for the "Daffodil Plaza" is from late April to mid-May, so if you time it right, you can enjoy the contrast of daffodils and cherry blossoms.

20 Imakane Town General Park (Imakane Town): A Popular, Tranquil Spot with Views of Cherry Blossoms and Rural Scenery

Located on a hill behind an elementary school, Imakane Town General Park is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms and azaleas, and serves as a place of relaxation for the town's residents. From the observation facility in the park, you can get a panoramic view of the town of Imakane and the surrounding rural landscape.