Seasonal Highlights • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Sapporo in bloom: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season

Experience the magic of the annual sakura season "hanami" celebrations with a local insider

Pack warm clothes as Sapporo remains chilly in spring and autumn and although it can get really hot during the day in summer, temperatures drop at night

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Celebrate cherry blossom season in Sapporo with a local host to guide you to the best locations
  • Shop for snacks at a convenience store and enjoy your very own hanami picnic under the blooms
  • Walk down cherry blossom-lined roads, and take a boat out on petal-blanketed Iris Pond
  • See some of the top viewing spots, like central Ōdōri Park and Moerenuma Park’s “Cherry Blossom Forest”
  • Have your local host on hand to give you plenty of tips and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
Private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host

What’s not included

Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Starbucks Coffee - Sapporo Miyagaoka - Your host will be waiting in front of Starbucks Coffee

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

With your host to show you how locals like to celebrate, you’ll go on an experience of some of Sapporo’s loveliest sakura spots. With drinks and snacks from a konbini convenience store, sit down under the blooming boughs of 2,600 cherry blossom trees in Moerenuma Park’s ‘Cherry Blossom Forest’ for your very own hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic.

Move between the city’s bustling central parks, each with its gorgeous groves of blossoms, or get off the beaten track toward Nakanosawa. This street transforms into a fairytale tunnel of pink petals. And don’t worry about missing the season! In northern Hokkaido – the last place to warm up springtime – the iconic flowers bloom well into May! 

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Paul Apr 2025

Emi had excellent local knowledge and tailored the excursion to suit our needs and interests. Her husband Dave came along and (being a native English speaker) helped make everything run smoothly.

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Israel Apr 2025

Very very kind and courteous Thank you!

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Karen Apr 2025

Our guide was the best, he was used to dealing with a person in a wheelchair so he took us to wheelchair friendly places and even pushed the chair for us sometimes. He knew a lot about the area, and it's history. His English was fantastic, we had no communication problems at all. He asked if there was anything in particular that we wanted to see or do, which was appreciated. Best tour yet in Japan.

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Susan Apr 2025

I had told Ryoko of my partner's mobility issues so he picked us up from our hotel and took us out for 4 hours of fun and information. We especially liked our trip up the chairlift at the Olympic Ski Jump site, a new experience. We had lunch at a little ramen place where the owner played British rock music as well as serving excellent ramen.

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Jennifer Apr 2025

We had such a fun day with Emi. She planned the itinerary around our interests. She communicated everything in advance and helped us with transportation. She was a great guide.

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Angela Apr 2025

Our tour with Leo was so much fun. We visited a great mix of unique places that we never would have done without him.

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