Did you know that there is a road called "Purple Road" in Higashi Ward, Sapporo City? And it is said that the length of the road is more than 6km. We went to find out what kind of road the Purple Road is.

The truth was quickly revealed when I actually went there! Purple Road is a promenade with many wisteria trellises. Purple Road is a promenade with many wisteria trellises.

Purple Road stretches northward along Fushiko-Takuhoku Dori. The starting point is at the intersection of Fushiko-Takuhoku Dori and Kanjo Dori near Fushiko-Park, marked by a sign that reads "Start.

Of the more than 6 km of Purple Road, about 1.8 km is maintained as a promenade until around the Sapporo Municipal Junior High School.

There are 41 wisteria trellises along the promenade. The reason why so many wisteria were planted here is because the Fushiko area was called "Fushiko" in the old days.

In addition to wisteria, other trees such as birch, Japanese elm, poplar, ginkgo, azalea, lilac, and Pungenstorch are planted along the Purple Road. Although the road is surrounded by heavy traffic, this is the only space that seems to be cut off from the rest of the road, which is a little strange.

The best time to see wisteria in Sapporo is from late May to early June. Walking along Purple Road during this season, you will realize why it is called Purple Road. The clusters of flowers that stretch out from the wisteria trellises are a veritable tunnel of purple! They gently tint the view of those strolling along the road.

A U-turn at the end of the promenade reveals that it is just the right distance to walk. This year's (2022) season is coming to an end, but even if the wisteria is not in bloom, this is still a pleasant place to visit.

*We also have a video of our actual walk along the Purple Road, if you would like to see it as well!



Why don't you take a walk along the road?