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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

Pack warm clothes as Sapporo remains chilly in spring and autumn and although it can get really hot during the day in summer, temperatures drop at night

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 Coffee

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What 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

Diana Jun 2025

Perfect English! He has good food recommendations, was very flexible with what to do. If we come again to Sapporo we would like to book this guide again.

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Teresita Jun 2025

We are happy regarding our trip to Sapporo. Ryuki was very helpful and accommodating.

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Natalie Jun 2025

Zarina our guide was most patient and professional. She took us to so many places and told us so much about the city, all the notable buildings, neighborhoods, sculptures, temples, shrines, and parks. She is full of knowledge and I don't know how she remembers all of that! She took us to this amazing curry soup noodle place and it was to die for. She was so kind. We had a most memorable day! Highly recommend it!

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Teresita Jun 2025

Ryuki was very accommodating and helpful He brought us around Sapporo And we ate ate hike in wall ramen shop that was really amazing!

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Gregory May 2025

Had a wonderful time with Zarina walking around Sapporo. She had wonderful knowledge of the area and we learned so much about the culture there and how different it was from the rest of Japan! I absolutely loved the city and would definitely go back. The local beer, sake, ramen, and fried chicken we got to taste helped.

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Alice May 2025

Zarina was a great guide. She contacted me before we arrived to check if there were specific things we wanted or if we had any restrictions. She was so knowledgeable not only about Otaru but all of Hokkaido. We learned a lot and really enjoyed all the spots she took us to.

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