The Sapporo Lilac Festival, known as an event that heralds the arrival of early summer in Sapporo, began in 1959. Lilac, which is also certified as the "tree of Sapporo," is known for its fragrance. During the event, the venue is decorated with purple, pink, and white lilacs.

At the Odori Site, where about 400 lilacs are in full bloom, a lilac music festival, wine garden, stamp rally, etc. will be held. At the Kawashita Site, which was added to the venue for the 50th time, various events such as the Lilac Tour and Kawashita Park Concert will be held.

The Odori 5th Chome venue will be open from May 14th (Wed) to 18th (Sun). You can enjoy a variety of experiences, such as the "Lilac Tea House" where a Japanese tea sommelier will introduce how to brew tea and the taste of hand-rolled tea, a market lined with handmade goods, appraisal and sales of antiques, and a lilac display, sales and consultation corner. On weekends, there will also be an experience corner where parents and children can enjoy nostalgic games.

"Rira Terrace 2025" at Odori 6th Street will be held from May 14th (Wed) to 25th (Sun). It will be a cafe and coffee shop during the day and a bar at night! You can enjoy popular cafe meals and sweets, as well as snacks during bar time. In addition, "Lilac Spring Stage 2025" will also be hosting live music. It is a venue where you can enjoy music and food along with the scent of lilacs.

"LILAC WINE GARDEN 2025" will be held from May 14th (Wed) to 25th (Sun) at Odori Site 7-chome, and is a "Hokkaido wine festival" with the largest lineup in Hokkaido! A total of more than 200 types of Hokkaido wine will be offered from over 40 wineries and vineyards in Hokkaido.

The early-blooming lilacs at Kawashita Park in Shiroishi Ward start blooming in mid-May, and over the course of about a month and a half until the late-blooming ones finish blooming in early July, there are over 200 varieties of lilacs in bloom. Guided tours and concerts around the lilac forest will be held for two days (scheduled) on May 24th (Sat) and 25th.

*Photos are from past events.

The 67th Sapporo Lilac Festival 2025

<Odori Venue> Event period: May 14th (Wed) to 25th (Sun) *Odori 5-chome venue: May 14th (Wed) - 18th (Sun) Venue: Odori Park 5-7 chome

<Downstream venue> Event period: Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th Venue: Kawashita Park (2651-3 Kawashita, Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo)

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