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UPCOMINGFREE ENTRYMatsuri· Annual
Sapporo Lilac Festival
さっぽろライラックまつり
Hokkaido
Sapporo's official flower, the lilac, is celebrated across Odori Park (and later Kawashimo Park) as the city marks the arrival of spring. Around 400 lilac trees bloom amid outdoor cafes, a wine garden, live music and stamp rallies. Free to attend.
- Dates
- May 19–30Dates follow the event's usual annual pattern — confirm with the organizer before you travel.
- Location
- Hokkaido
- Nearest station
- Odori Station · 1 min walk
- Crowd level
- Regional attendance
- Entry
- Free entry
- Official site
- sapporo.travel/en/event
Happens every year
Best viewing tips
The organiser sets this edition's dates closer to the time — confirm before you travel.
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