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
Landon
May 2025
Toru was very engaging and was over the top helpful in assisting us in our special situation
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Antony
May 2025
Akihiro Looked after us very well and we enjoyed our afternoon and finished it off with a beer together
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Ashley
May 2025
We enjoyed our time with Ryuki. He tailored the tour to what we were interested in and didn’t make us feel rushed at all. Ask him about the best ramen place in Sapporo when you take your tour.
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Carlos
May 2025
Leo was great! His English was perfect and he took us around to both famous places and hidden gems. Could not recommend this tour more!
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Kayla
May 2025
Shiunn was so amazing!!! we went to so many differ places, she showed us everything we wanted to see and talked to us bout the city and answered so many questions. She was so fun to be around and made our stay in Sapporo so perfect! she speaks such good English as well as a few other language. we loved spending our day in Sapporo, and Shiunn made it the best!! you will not regret booking a private tour with her! she also took SO many pictures for us so we can remember our wonderful day! Thank you so much.
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Kevin
May 2025
Shuin was fantastic We got everything we hoped for and a brilliant ambassador for Sappora and Japan Couldn’t be happier Many thx.
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