Sapporo Cherry Bloom Walk Route Planner

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?

Things Before You Go

This route will take about 1 hour by walk. Before you go, making sure you’re well prepared for the walk. Kids will be much happier if they’re warm enough or not too hot. It would help if you had a pair of comfortable footwear to enjoy this cherry blooms walk.

Tips: Bring a stroller with you if the kid’s age is 0-4. So they can sit in if they get tired.

Let’s Get Start

Arrive at Nishijuhatchome Station from where you stay.

Tips: Check baby’s and kid’s diapers and diaper them if needed at Nishijuhatchome Station.

Estimated distance: 4.5 km
Estimated walk time: 1 hr

A. T07 Nishi Juhatchome

Exit at Subway T07 Nishi Juhatchome (地下鉄西18丁目), and head to Maruyama Koen.

B. 20 Chome Minami 1

Turn left at the intersection, then continue down 20 Chome Minami 1 (南1西20).

C. 20 Chome Minami 4

Until you get to 20 Chome Minami 4 (南4西20), turn right.

Between C and D

Sakura-Dori in front of you. Continue down 20 Chome Minami 4. [Click here to know more about Sakura-Dori]

D. 27 Chome Minami 4

Turn right at the crossroads of 20 Chome Minami 4 and 27 Chome Minami 4 (南4西27).

E. Odori Nishi 28

At the intersection of 27 Chome Minami 4 and Odori Nishi 28 (大通西28), turn left. You can buy some food and drinks around Odori Nishi 28 for a picnic in Maruyama Park.

F. Maruyama Park Park Center

Walk along with Odori Nishi 28 until you see Maruyama Park Park Center. Walk into Maruyama Park and enjoy the great picnic with sakura flowers surrounding you. [Click here to know about Maruyama Park and map]

G. Maruyama Zoo

And, you can visit Maruyama Zoo if you like. [Click Here]

H. Hokkaido Shrine

Now you have come, you may as well visit Hokkaido Shrine. [Click Here]

I. Back Home

There are subway and bus stations. Depending on where you stay, choose the one most suits you. The ground floor is Bus station. If you go underground from outside, you will see the subway station.