This is a best 5 list for family days out with kids in Sapporo.
The season of Japanese blooms is in May, Sapporo, Japan. The famous best spots for blossom Japanese cherry, in addition to Maruyama Park, and Moerenuma Park, I will share secret places that only locals know and great to days out with kids.
Things Before You Go
It is important to dress to stay comfortable and warm to have a good time. Here are Hokkaido weather and clothing tips for you.
Hokkaido Weather – Climate And Temperature
Hokkaido Spring Season Clothing Tips
Best Sakura Cherry Blossom Spots
Below is a list of my top 5 cherry blossom blooms with children.
Maruyama Park
Early to Mid May
Maruyama Park is a famous park for days out with kids. It covers a wild area, including a public square, public sports area, and recreational canal. Mainly it displays pleasant scenery in the cherry blossom bloom. (Read more)
Hokkaido Shrine
Early to Mid May
The must-see spot of cherry bloom and autumn leaves in Sapporo since 1900. Be surrounded by 1400 cherry trees and 250 plum trees. One of my favourite spectacular cherry blossom spots in Sapporo. (Read more)
Moerenuma Park
Early to Mid May
Moerenuma Park covers an area of 188.8 hectares, designed by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi. There are about 1800 cherry trees in the “forest of cherry trees” zone with 7 Noguchi sculptures. You can picnic and watch kids play on the installation art in the cherry bloom forest. It’s always my No.1 choice if I want to spend my days out with kids. (Read more)
Asahiyama Park
Early to Mid May
Asahiyama Park is the no.11 best spot for viewing cherry blossoms in Hokkaido. There are around 3500 cherry trees planted in the park. And a beautiful forest surrounding the cherry trees, which create a comfortable natural environment. (Read more)
Secret Spot That Only Locals Know
Early to Mid May
I want to introduce you to the hidden cherry blossom spots in the Minami Maruyama area, commonly known as Sakura-Dori. Approximately 80 double cherry blossoms planted in a quiet residential area herald a pink spring. (Read more)
Conclusion
This article is mainly about my experience, and this list is the top 5 spots I feel comfortable and convenient to visit with kids.
For me, the top spot to view cherry blooms is Moerenuma Park. And my husband’s No.1 is Asahiyama Park. Both cherry blossom views are gorgeous. The difference between the two is Moerenuma Park is permeated with a rich artistic atmosphere which I like. And Asahiyama Park is glutted with a pronounced natural atmosphere.
How about appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms while ambling along with Sapporo city? [Click Here]
If you love viewing cherry blossoms, don’t miss these magnificent views. [Click Here]
