cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Top 10 Cherry Blossom Spots For Family Days Out In Hokkaido

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 immerse ourselves in local culture.

Top 10 Sakura Cherry Blossom Spots in Hokkaido

This list is within the scope of Hokkaido. 

Therefore, to know the best spots in the Sapporo area, [Click Here].

In the Hakodate area [Click Here].

No.10 Hakodate Park

cherry blooms in Hakodate Hokkaido

Late April to Early May

Location: Hakodate

You can view the cherry blossom and ocean simultaneously. [Click Here]

No.9 Asahiyama Park

Asahikawa Asahiyama Park night cherry blossom festival

Early to Mid May

Location: Asahikawa

Blossom cherry blooms at Asahiyama Park, which is next to Asahiyama Zoo in middle Spring in Asahikawa. The Asahiyama Park and Asahiyama Zoo are different from the ones in Sapporo. Please check the location before you go. [Click Here]

No.8 Otaru Park

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Early to Mid May

Location: Otaru

Enjoy the view of Otaru city and the harbour, along with the cherry blossoms. [Click Here]

No.7 Maruyama Park

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Early May to Mid May

Location: Sapporo

This park is famous for days out with kids and displays pleasant scenery in the cherry blossom bloom. [Click Here]

No.6 Noboribetsu Road of cherry blossom trees

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Early to Mid May

Location: Noboribetsu

Flower tunnel with 2000 cherry blossom trees. [Click Here]

No.5 Moerenuma Park

Moerenuma Park

Early to Mid May

Location: Sapporo

A park combines nature and art with 1800 cherry blossoms blooming. [Click Here]

No.4 Yushun Sakura Road

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Early May

Location: Urakawa

A beautiful cherry flower tunnel juts from the entrance of the park. [Click Here]

No.3 Goryokaku Park

cherry blooms in Hakodate Hokkaido

Late April to Early May

Location: Hakodate

The petals fill on the surface of the moat with the wind at the end of the season. [Click Here]

No.2 Matsumae Park

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Late April to Late May

Location: Matsumae

Apart from about 10,000 Japanese blossoms of 250 varieties, Matsumae Park is also famous for its three well-known cherry trees. [Click Here]

No.1 Nijukken Road Cherry Blossoms

cherry blooms in Hokkaido

Early to Mid May

Location: Shinhidaka

A spectacular view of 7 kilometres of cherry blossoms blooms on the avenue. [Click Here]