Sapporo
Sapporo in bloom: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season
Seasonal Highlights • 4 hours
5.0
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Sapporo in bloom: discover the magic of the cherry blossom season
Experience the magic of the annual sakura season "hanami" celebrations with a local insider
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore Sapporo's best cherry blossom spots with a knowledgeable local guide
- Enjoy a traditional hanami picnic under blooming sakura trees
- Stroll petal-lined streets and boat across the flower-covered Iris Pond
- Visit prime viewing locations like Ōdōri Park and Moerenuma's "Cherry Blossom Forest"
- Get insider tips and recommendations for the rest of your Sapporo adventure
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A traditional Japanese picnic (bento box, shared sushi platter, Japanese sweets, two drinks)
Private and personalized walking experience
4 hours with a host
What’s not included
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Starbucks Coffee - Sapporo Miyagaoka - Your host will be waiting in front of Starbucks CoffeeCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
With your host to show you how locals like to celebrate, you’ll go on an experience of some of Sapporo’s loveliest sakura spots. With drinks and snacks from a konbini convenience store, sit down under the blooming boughs of 2,600 cherry blossom trees in Moerenuma Park’s ‘Cherry Blossom Forest’ for your very own hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnic.
Move between the city’s bustling central parks, each with its gorgeous groves of blossoms, or get off the beaten track toward Nakanosawa. This street transforms into a fairytale tunnel of pink petals. And don’t worry about missing the season! In northern Hokkaido – the last place to warm up springtime – the iconic flowers bloom well into May!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Christina
Apr 2025
City treasure hunt, visiting all the hidden jams, unique cafes, chocolate store, tea shop, & the best ice cream places.
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Eric
Apr 2025
5* GYGFWWYRX8VQ
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William
Apr 2025
My family and I are glad we hire a tour guide because we were able to explore more of Japan. Our tour guide’s name is Shiunn she was very knowledgeable and very friendly. Shiunn showed us around Sapporo Japan and we had such a great experience. Shiunn was able to share her thoughts and suggestions to help us get around town on our own. The next day my family and I were able to explore on our own and we saved a lot of time instead of researching places to go ourselves. I highly recommend hiring a tour guide to show you around so you can spend more time vacationing rather then wasting precious time during our vacation.
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Aaron
Apr 2025
Camille
Apr 2025
I loved going to the sake museum and the shrine.
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Peter
Apr 2025
What an amazing tour ending with an early dinner at the best sushi restaurant in Sapporo! Ryuki our guide was very knowledgeable on each and every stop we went. He took care of our iterinary! A job well done! I highly recommend Ryuki as a tour guide.
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