This is an annual event held at Hiraoka Park, famous for the most beautiful plum grove in Sapporo. The park has an area of about 65,000 square meters and is planted with about 1,200 plum trees. The festival is always held just when the plum blossoms are ready to dazzle us!

Lilacs were chosen as the representative tree of Sapporo in 1960. This event is a harbinger of the summer, where you can enjoy music festivals and wine gardens in a venue with 400+ lilac bushes in full bloom.

This festival is a mix of the “naruko” dance and the Hokkaido folk song “Soran Bushi”, based on the Kochi Prefecture “Yosakoi Matsuri” festival. Dance performances are held at various locations around Sapporo, and it is a major event that attracts around 2 million spectators from Japan and overseas.

An event to enjoy the autumn sights of the Chitose River, including the Indian waterwheel, and food such as salmon hot pot. The Chitose River, which boasts some of the best water quality in Japan, is home to many salmon that swim upstream every autumn. You can also enjoy events such as Ainu traditional dance and band performances.

This Harvest Festival at Odori Park in Sapporo celebrates the bountiful season with a feast of seasonal ingredients and local gourmet delights from across Hokkaido, all in one vibrant location.

The Shikotsu Lake Winter Festival is a true symbol of Hokkaido, featuring stunning ice sculptures of all sizes created by spraying Lake Shikotsu’s water and freezing it. By day, the sculptures glow with the natural "Shikotsu Lake Blue," and by night, they come to life with colorful lights, immersing visitors in a magical world. Surrounding the festival are high-quality hot springs with varying water qualities, offering the perfect way to warm up after enjoying the chilly beauty of the festival.

The largest event in Hokkaido’s world-renowned snow country, featuring over 200 stunning snow and ice sculptures across various venues. The grand snow sculptures, towering up to 15 meters high, leave a lasting impression, showcasing the incredible artistry and scale of this unforgettable winter celebration.

An event held once a year by the JASDF Chitose Air Base. A highly anticipated event that draws large crowds each year, offering a unique opportunity to enhance understanding and appreciation of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The event showcases thrilling aircraft demonstrations, providing a closer look at the skills and technology behind Japan’s aerial defense.