1 Beppo Park (Kushiro Town): Said to be Japan's latest-blooming cherry blossom spot

This park is beloved by many as the latest-blooming cherry blossom spot in Japan. At the annual cherry blossom festival held in May, you can enjoy hanami while watching local folk art performances and other events. You can also enjoy water play, barbecues, and park golf. The park is well-equipped with a management building that has a shop, a cooking area, and flush toilets, making it perfect for a family day out.

2 Otofunbetsu-cho Ikoi no Mori Camping Ground & Fureai no Mori (Kushiro City): Camp surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom

This campground is surrounded by a forest that becomes a famous cherry blossom spot in spring. It's equipped with bungalows and a barbecue corner that can accommodate up to about 60 people. A nearby stream is perfect for fishing and water play, allowing you to enjoy fun outdoor experiences along with hanami. The adjacent "Fureai no Mori" is a scenic spot selected as one of the New Eight Views of Otofunbetsu, and its autumn foliage is also spectacular.

3 Kokutai-ji Temple (Akkeshi Town): A cherry tree over 180 years old with a rich history

Kokutai-ji, one of the oldest temples in eastern Hokkaido, is nestled by Cape Barasan. The temple grounds are one of the most famous cherry blossom spots in Hokkaido, and the old cherry tree that blooms with exceptionally deep-colored flowers is a standout. This ancient tree, over 180 years old, is a Sargent's cherry (Oyamazakura), standing about 10 meters tall with a trunk circumference of about 3 meters, its long branches spreading out in all directions.

4 Nenohi Park (Akkeshi Town): Overlooking Akkeshi Bay with countless Ezo mountain cherry trees

This park, overlooking Lake Akkeshi, has become a famous cherry blossom spot with over a thousand Ezo mountain cherry trees (Oyamazakura), the town's official tree, planted here. In addition to Ezo mountain cherry and double-flowered cherry trees, you can also see the Fugenzo cherry, which is rare in Hokkaido. The park also hosts Akkeshi's representative events, such as the "Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival" in spring and the "Oyster Festival" in autumn.

5 Suzuran Park (Otofuke Town): Observe cherry blossoms and wildlife in a park on a small hill

Suzuran Park, located on a small hill near the Tokachi Ohashi Bridge, is a popular cherry blossom spot in spring. In early June, you can also see the delicate and lovely flowers of the lily of the valley (suzuran). It's a park surrounded by nature, inhabited by wild birds and Ezo red squirrels.

6 Kiyomigaoka Park (Ikeda Town): A recreational plaza welcomed by a tunnel of cherry blossoms

In spring, Kiyomigaoka Park features a tunnel of flowers created by about 600 Ezo mountain cherry trees. The park's 36-hole park golf course is free to play, and the barbecue house "Seishotei" is a popular gathering place for town residents.

7 Midorigaoka Park (Obihiro City): Enjoy an active hanami in a park with sports facilities

This is one of Obihiro's premier cherry blossom spots, beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and colorful foliage in autumn. You can also see a rich variety of wildlife, including Ezo red squirrels and wild birds, as well as plants like Adonis amurensis and Cardiocrinum cordatum. The park also features a "Wild Plant Garden" where you can observe about 380 species of plants native to the Tokachi region, and an 8-hectare lawn area called "Green Park," offering a sense of openness you can't find in the city.

8 Shimizu Park / Observation Park Golf Course (Shimizu Town): A scenic cherry blossom spot with a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain

Located on a hill overlooking the town of Shimizu, Shimizu Park offers stunning seasonal landscapes, from beautiful cherry blossoms in spring and lush green trees in summer to vibrant autumn colors and white snow in winter. It bustles with people who come to experience various outdoor activities, including a scenic park golf course with a panoramic view of the Tokachi Plain.