Sapporo Lilac Festival

An event that heralds early summer in Sapporo

The Sapporo Lilac Festival, started in 1959, celebrates the blooming lilacs with cultural events. In 1960, the lilac was designated as Sapporo's official tree. The festival, held at Odori Park and Kawashimo Park, features music, wine, tours, and various activities, marking the arrival of early summer and the end of a long winter for Sapporo citizens.


*Event information is based on the date and content of the most recently held event. Please check the official website for details as the contents are subject to change.

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  • * The event information is based on the dates and content of the most recently held events. Please check the official website for details as the contents are subject to change.
Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Event period
Wednesday, May 14 - Sunday, May 25, 2025
Address
北海道札幌市大通公園会場:大通西5丁目~西7丁目(予定) 川下公園会場:白石区川下2651番地3外 川下公園
Telephone Number
011-281-6400(Sapporo Tourist Association)
Prices
Free admission (varies by event)
Car Park
Odori Park: None
Kawashimo Park: 436 spaces, free
Directions
●Odori Park venue: Directly connected to Odori Subway Station
●Kawashimo Park venue: About 10 min. by taxi from JR Shiroishi Sta.
Website

Sapporo Tourist Association

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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