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Hundred-year-old cherry blossoms along the roadside create a picturesque view. You can ride a horse and stroll with the beautiful sakura flowers.

The Flower Tunnel, also called Sakura Tunnel(桜のトンネル) is the most famous blossom Japanese cherry spot in Noboribetsu. There are more than 2000 cherry blossoms lined up on both sides of Route 2.

This top 10 cherry blossoms bloom list is ranked by the popular spots locals frequently visit with family. Viewing Japanese sakura blooms is one of Japan’s oldest and most famous symbols, and it’s known as Hanami. And Hanami season is mainly in May in Hokkaido. To have that one of a kind of journey, let’s …

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Otaru Park is a historic park that opened in the Meiji era. The location is on the hill of central Otaru city, and this park is close to the city hall, courts, and cultural facilities. On the other hand, cherry blossoms and azaleas in spring, wisteria flowers in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn will …

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Asahiyama Zoo is a trendy zoological garden in the middle of Hokkaido. Its popularity lies in the enclosures, and you can view animals, especially the famous Polar bear family, from unique angles. 

Asahiyama Park is the popular spot for action exhibitions and the famous Japanese blooms in Asahikawa. During the cherry blossom season, you can view cherry blossoms in the daytime and nighttime. However, people walk, photograph, trail run, etc., which has much to do with locals. You can see various wild birds and squirrels. Asahiyama Park …

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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 …

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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 …

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