By Fadil, Independent local guide in Sapporo
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Things to Do in Sapporo in April: Cherry Blossoms & Spring Festivals
Welcome to your ultimate guide to events in Sapporo in April! Spring arrives with cherry blossoms, cultural festivals like the Plum Festival, and exciting events like the Hokkaido Camping Car Festival. Explore our curated list of Sapporo April activities and plan your visit today.
Planning ahead or catching up on early-spring events? Peek at March events in Sapporo or browse all our Hokkaido travel guides.
Past Events
Missed these? Many run annually. Bookmark this guide for next year.
Hokkaido Camping Car Festival (Past Event)
April 5-6, 2025
Experience the full range of attractive camper vans at the Hokkaido Camping Car Festival. Major camper van dealers in Hokkaido will participate in this event held at Axes Sapporo.
Location: Axes Sapporo
Address: Shiroishi-ku, Ryutsu Center 4-chome, 3-55, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreJozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori (Past Event)
April 10-May 11, 2025
The 39th Jozankei Onsen Keiryu Koinobori event features about 400 carp streamers swimming in the sky over the Toyohira River at Jozankei spa. Tsukimi Bridge is a great spot to view and photograph the streamers.
Location: Jozankei Spa, Tsukimi Bridge
Address: Minami-ku, Jozankei, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreSapporo Life Orientation for New Residents from Overseas (Past Event)
April 12, 2025
The Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation (SICPF) hosts an orientation providing basic information about life in Sapporo, with opportunities to meet people. Includes one-on-one consultations and free talk in simple Japanese and English.
Location: Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 3, MN Bldg. 3F, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreNizo Yamamoto Exhibition (Past Event)
April 12-June 15, 2025
View 220 pieces of art by Nizo Yamamoto, the art director for Studio Ghibli films like Castle in the Sky and Princess Mononoke, at the Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Modern Art.
Location: Hokkaido Asahikawa Museum of Modern Art
Address: Asahikawa-shi, Tokiwa-koen, Asahikawa, Japan
Learn MoreFree Professional Consultation for Foreign Residents (Past Event)
April 19, 2025
Lawyers, administrative specialists, and tax accountants offer advice on residence status, legal issues, and taxes. English and Chinese interpretation available, with telephone interpretation for other languages. Reservations required.
Location: Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 3, MN Bldg. 3F, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreFlea Market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba (Past Event)
April 19-20, 26-27, 2025
Browse the flea market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba on April 19 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and April 20 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cancelled in case of rain.
Location: Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba
Address: Chuo-ku, Nakajima-koen 1, Sapporo, Japan
Flea Market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu (Past Event)
April 20 & 29, 2025
Visit the flea market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu on April 20 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cancelled in case of rain.
Location: Yumeichiba Atsubetsu
Address: Atsubetsu-ku, Atsubetsu Chuo 1-5, Sapporo, Japan
Benizakura Distillery Spring Festival (Past Event)
April 26, 2025
Celebrate the 7th anniversary of Benizakura Distillery, famous for its craft gin, with a Spring Festival. Food trucks will offer beer, sake, beef, kebabs, and crepes at Benizakura Park.
Location: Benizakura Park
Address: Minami-ku, Sumikawa 389-6, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreSpring Bazaar at HIS (Hokkaido International School) (Past Event)
April 26, 2025
Enjoy a spring bazaar at Hokkaido International School with various goods and activities.
Location: Hokkaido International School
Address: Toyohira-ku, Hiragishi 5-19, Sapporo, Japan
Antiques at Toyohira Shrine (Past Event)
April 27, 2025
Explore a collection of antiques at Toyohira Shrine, available for browsing and purchase.
Location: Toyohira Shrine
Address: Toyohira-ku, Toyohira 4-13, Sapporo, Japan
Showa Day (Past Event)
April 29, 2025
Celebrate Showa Day, a national holiday marking the birthday of Emperor Showa. Many begin their Golden Week travels on this day.
Location: Citywide
Address: Sapporo, Japan
Dinosaur Lab - King of Hunters (Past Event)
April 29-30, 2025
Explore the world of dinosaurs with dynamic performances and detailed presentations at the Dinosaur Lab show. Enjoy the Dinosaur Dance with other audience members. Showtimes on April 29 at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m., and April 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MorePlum Festival at Hiraoka Park (Past Event)
Late April-Early May, 2025
Visit Hiraoka Park, famous for its plum blossoms, during the Plum Festival. The plum grove features about 1,200 white and red trees in full bloom, with food stalls offering popular soft-serve plum ice cream.
Location: Hiraoka Park
Address: Kiyotaku, Hiraoka-koen, 1-1, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreAntiques at Con Carino (Past Event)
April 4-6, 2025
Browse antiques at Con Carino on April 4 from 5-9 p.m., April 5 from noon-9 p.m., and April 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Location: Con Carino
Address: Nishi-ku, Hachiken 1-jo Nishi 1-chome, The Tower Place 1F, Sapporo, Japan
Shiroi Koibito Ohanami Festival (Past Event)
Until May 31, 2025
Enjoy cherry blossom-flavored desserts like parfaits, mochi, ice cream, drinks, and cakes at the Shiroi Koibito Ohanami Festival. Recommended items include the cherry blossom afternoon tea set (¥3,500) and dessert plate (¥1,800).
Location: Shiroi Koibito Park
Address: Nishi-ku, Miyanosawa 2-2, Sapporo, Japan
Learn More70th Regular Concert of the Sapporo Philharmonic Orchestra (Past Event)
May 11, 2025
Attend the 70th Regular Concert of the Sapporo Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring Festival Overture (Shostakovich), Coppelia (Delibes), and Symphony No. 1 (Brahms), conducted by Akira Takai. Fifty pairs of non-Japanese residents can apply via QR code.
Location: Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara
Address: Chuo-ku, Nakajima-koen 1-15, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreReady for spring in full bloom? Our May events guide is up next. Keep exploring!
