1 The 67th Sapporo Lilac Festival 2025 (Sapporo): Enjoy Wine and Music Under the Sweet Scent of Lilacs

This spring tradition heralds the arrival of early summer in Sapporo. Amidst the purple, pink, and white lilacs that adorn the venue, you can enjoy various events at each site, such as the "Lilac Wine Garden 2025" where you can taste Hokkaido-produced wines, the "Lila Terrace 2025" featuring performance stages with citizen participation, and "Odori 5-chome Venue" with lilac exhibitions, shopping, and hands-on activities. Additionally, at Kawashimo Park in Shiroishi-ku, guided tours of the lilac forest and concerts will be held.

2 The 77th Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival (Matsumae): The Contrast of 10,000 Cherry Trees and Matsumae Castle

At the Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival, held in Japan's northernmost castle town of Matsumae, about 10,000 cherry trees bloom in a variety of colors over a month. While enjoying the exquisite contrast with Matsumae Castle, you can also appreciate the special charm of a stamp rally visiting old trees and famous spots, as well as nighttime illuminations. In addition, there will be food stalls serving local cuisine, shooting galleries, and stage events with performances and music. Be sure to experience this feast of cherry blossoms woven by history and nature.

3 2025 Takikawa Canola Flower Festival (Takikawa): Fields of Golden Canola Flowers Stretching Across the Hills

Against the backdrop of a vast golden canola field, a gourmet festival featuring local ingredients will be held. You can tour the stunning canola scenery, which was selected as one of the "100 Most Moving Moments in Hokkaido," on a special "Canola Bus" or "Canola Taxi." Furthermore, local sweet shops in the city will be selling limited-edition canola-themed sweets.

4 2025 Yubetsu Tulip Fair (Yubetsu): 700,000 Tulips of About 200 Varieties in Full Bloom

The Tulip Fair is held at Kamiyubetsu Tulip Park. About 700,000 tulips of 200 varieties bloom magnificently. During the fair, you can enjoy various events and a unique experience where you can dig up your favorite tulips to take home.

5 Hiraoka Plum Festival (Sapporo): Featuring the Ever-Popular Plum Soft-Serve Ice Cream

The plum grove at Hiraoka Park boasts about 1,200 plum trees, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors during the blooming season. You can also enjoy special pop-up shops like "Hiraoka Ume Honpo," which sells limited-edition plum-themed products. It's the perfect opportunity to feel the arrival of spring while savoring the popular "Ume Soft Cream" (plum soft-serve ice cream), which is only available during the plum blossom season.

6 Canola Flower Walk 2025 (Abira): Stroll Through Approximately 100 Hectares of Canola Fields

The "Canola Flower Walk" is held in Abira Town, one of Hokkaido's premier canola flower spots. A stunning view of yellow-dyed canola fields spreads out before you. This event, which attracts many visitors, allows you to enjoy local canola-themed cuisine, ride a tractor-pulled covered wagon through the fields, and walk along the "Canola Promenade," a path through a field not usually open to the public. Enjoy a special experience amidst the beautiful scenery that symbolizes spring in Abira.

7 The 58th Yushun no Sato Urakawa Cherry Blossom Festival (Urakawa): A Breathtaking 3km Cherry Blossom Tunnel

The famous cherry blossom spot "Yushun Sakura Road" is a true "cherry blossom tunnel," with over 1,000 Ezo mountain cherry trees lining the road for 3km. Families can enjoy a food court featuring local products, various workshops, stage events, pony rides, and a light-up of the cherry blossom avenue.

8 The 45th Hiroo Azalea Festival (Hiroo): About 12,000 Ezo Mountain Azaleas Paint the Venue Crimson

At the "Hiroo Azalea Festival," where Daimaruyama Forest Park is dyed crimson, the spectacular view of about 12,000 Ezo mountain azaleas captivates visitors. You can fully enjoy the rich flavors of Hiroo Town by grilling local seafood at the free barbecue corner or purchasing seafood clam chowder. With stage events for children and a candy scramble, this event is especially recommended for families.

9 The 41st Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival (Ozora): 10 Hectares of Pink Moss Phlox

The "Higashimokoto Shibazakura Festival" is held at Higashimokoto Shibazakura Park. You can enjoy the beautiful contrast between the vibrant pink moss phlox hill spreading over 10 hectares and the blue sky. From May 3rd to 31st, a variety of events are scheduled, including an opening event, music stages, street performances, and a tasting and sale of Higashimokoto beef.

10 Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor (Hokuto): A Spectacular Weeping Cherry Tree Over 300 Years Old

This event allows you to enjoy fantastical cherry blossom scenery, including the weeping cherry tree at Hoki-ji Temple, which is over 300 years old, the cherry blossom tunnel at the Matsumae-han Hekirichi Jinya-ato (historical site), the cherry tree-lined Onogawa River, and the thousand cherry trees of Kiyokawa. At night, the illuminated cherry blossoms captivate visitors, and you can also enjoy food stalls and BBQ featuring local ingredients. With stage events and a fair that children can enjoy, it colors the spring of Southern Hokkaido.

11 The 76th Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival (Mori): The Collaboration of Mt. Komagatake and About 1,000 Cherry Trees

The "Morimachi Cherry Blossom Festival," held at Morimachi Aobagaoka Park, features about 1,000 cherry trees of 17 varieties, including Somei Yoshino, blooming beautifully over two weeks. A special venue will be set up where you can enjoy a variety of events, including a singing show, a karaoke scoring battle, and a Ban'ei horse race tournament. Workshops and a children's fair are also planned. Please spend a special time feeling the arrival of spring under the illuminated cherry blossom avenue.

12 The 76th Akkeshi Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival (Akkeshi): Savor Akkeshi's Famous Oysters and Clams

The "Akkeshi Cherry Blossom and Oyster Festival" is where you can savor Akkeshi's famous products, fresh oysters, clams, and other seafood, grilled over charcoal under the cherry blossoms. Various events are held, including a clam-grabbing and oyster-grabbing event for children, and live performances. You can also enjoy highballs made with Akkeshi's exclusive whiskey. At night, the Kakijima Benten Shrine is lit up, coloring the spring evening.

13 The 62nd Shizunai Cherry Blossom Festival (Shizunai): The 7km Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue is a Must-See

The festival venue, Nijukken Road Cherry Blossom Avenue, is one of Japan's premier cherry blossom spots, stretching for about 7km in a straight line. About 2,000 cherry trees, mainly Ezo mountain cherries, dye the area in a sea of pink. In addition, there will be stalls selling specialty products, pony interaction experiences, and other programs that families can enjoy.

14 2025 Fairytale Village Takinoue Shibazakura Festival (Takinoue): View the Pink Carpet from a Helicopter

This festival is held when a carpet of moss phlox (shibazakura) colors the park. During the period, there are plenty of family-friendly events, including the "Phlox Marche" with food, markets, and workshop experiences, as well as mini-concerts and a gathering of local mascots. Furthermore, from May 17th to 27th, you can enjoy a stunning aerial view of the moss phlox with the "Takinoue Shibazakura SKY Cruise" by helicopter.

15 The 44th Kushiro Town Cherry Blossom Festival (Kushiro): An Event to Enjoy Late-Blooming Cherry Blossoms

A cherry blossom festival packed with food and fun where you can enjoy the arrival of spring with friends and family. In addition to kitchen cars, festival stalls, inflatable play equipment, and stage events, there will also be woodworking experiences and seedling giveaways. At night, the illuminated cherry blossoms create a magical atmosphere.

16 Sakura Festa & Night Cherry Blossom Light-up 2025 (Takasu): About 2,000 Cherry Trees in Full Bloom

At Palette Hills, where about 2,000 cherry trees are in full bloom, you can enjoy a diverse program. In addition to the nighttime light-up, there will be food and drink booths, street performances, a flea market, workshops, and wonderful mini-concerts.