Hokkaido Trips

Maruyama Zoo is a fun place to family days out with kids. It’s the oldest zoo in Hokkaido, which opened in 1951. The distance from animals is short. Namely, you can see the famous walking coca-cola polar bears very close. All in all, moseys with family in Maruyama zoo are jolly and fun even in […]

Sakura-Dori (桜通り) is a hidden place in Sapporo city. It’s 79 cherry trees on a 900m sidewalk. Locals love to bring kids promenaded back and forth on Sakura-Dori. This cherry blossom spot is becoming very popular by word of mouth. Besides, there is a secret taco shop nearby. Don’t miss out.

I was an early childhood teacher for years. In Hokkaido, I share the local information with the experience of my friends, their children, and myself.  As you visit Sapporo in the Japanese bloom season, why don’t we meander around Sapporo city to view the cherry blossoms and architecture?

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

Asahiyama Memorial Park (旭山記念公園) is a public park located between Mt. Moiwa and Mt. Maruyama. It’s famous for Japanese cherry blooms and Sapporo cityscape views with a rich natural environment, great for families to walk in nature.

Moerenuma Park, created by one of the world-renowned sculptors-Isamu Noguchi. He intended the “Circular Greenbelt Concept” to design-build this comprehensive park in Sapporo. Magnificent blossom Japanese cherry in spring. Crowded with dabblers in the summer. Grand firework in the autumn. Sapporo snow fun in the winter Hokkaido. Besides, many Noguchi sculpture installation art exhibits allowed

Hokkaido shrine is the tutelary shrine of Hokkaido. It’s closely related to local people’s lives. The most charming part of Hokkaido Shrine is there is always a gorgeous view all year round. Especially the Japanese blooms in spring and viewing ginkgo and red maple leaves in autumn. It’s the picturesque spot when the sakura flowers

Maruyama Park (円山公園)is sitting 3 kilometers west of the heart of Sapporo. It offers wildlife in the natural environment. Locals frequently spend some quality time with children here, especially cherry blossoms. Also, Maruyama Park is a base for several famous attractions. It’s easy to reach other attractions on foot.

Hakodate, located in southern Hokkaido, which is warmer than other regions in Hokkaido. A historical seaport with western buildings covered with white snow. It’s sunny and snowy in winter Hakodate. The romantic scenery is different as you see in other seasons.