The Former Hokkaido Government Building
The Former Hokkaido Government Building, located in the center of Sapporo city, is the popular sightseeing spots of this area. Admiring cherry blossoms 2 times in one season here because there are 2 kinds of cherries that start to bloom in early and late spring.
Date of first blossom
May 3
Date of full blossom
May 7
The Former Hokkaido Government Building, located in the center of Sapporo city, is the popular sightseeing spots of this area. Admiring cherry blossoms 2 times in one season here because there are 2 kinds of cherries that start to bloom in early and late spring.
Matsumae Park
This place is so well known for its Cherry Blossoms it is included in the 100 selection of Cherry Blossom spots in Japan. Here resides about 250 species growing on about 10000 trees. Its nickname is the "Little Kyoto of the North" because of its resemblance to Teramachi in Kyoto.
Visitors are given a whole month for viewing the cherry trees here, starting around the end of April and lasting until the end of May. Early bloom, mid-bloom and late bloom can all be enjoyed during this period.
Additionally, many species are unique to this place and can only be observed here. The "Kechimyaku-zakura", "Meoto-zakura", and "Ezokasumi-zakura" also known as The major three famous trees are a must see.
To top that, the light-up of the Hokkaido heritage-certified Matsumae Castle, Tsugaru Strait and cherry blossoms after sunset all attribute to a masterpiece.
The Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the period of full bloom. Fun events such as a march of armor-clad warriors, showcases of local folk entertainment, along with shops selling local foods of Matsumae can be enjoyed.
Date of first blossom
May 3
Date of full blossom
May 7
This place is so well known for its Cherry Blossoms it is included in the 100 selection of Cherry Blossom spots in Japan. Here resides about 250 species growing on about 10000 trees. Its nickname is the "Little Kyoto of the North" because of its resemblance to Teramachi in Kyoto.
Visitors are given a whole month for viewing the cherry trees here, starting around the end of April and lasting until the end of May. Early bloom, mid-bloom and late bloom can all be enjoyed during this period.
Additionally, many species are unique to this place and can only be observed here. The "Kechimyaku-zakura", "Meoto-zakura", and "Ezokasumi-zakura" also known as The major three famous trees are a must see.
To top that, the light-up of the Hokkaido heritage-certified Matsumae Castle, Tsugaru Strait and cherry blossoms after sunset all attribute to a masterpiece.
The Matsumae Cherry Blossom Festival is held during the period of full bloom. Fun events such as a march of armor-clad warriors, showcases of local folk entertainment, along with shops selling local foods of Matsumae can be enjoyed.