By Fadil, Independent local guide in Sapporo
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Things to Do in Sapporo in May: Ramen Show & Tulip Festival
Welcome to your ultimate guide to events in Sapporo in May! Spring continues with vibrant festivals like the Sapporo Ramen Show, Tulip Festival, and Jingisukan Festival. Explore our curated list of Sapporo May activities and plan your visit today.
Planning ahead or catching up on spring festivals? Peek at April events in Sapporo or browse all our Hokkaido travel guides.
Past Events
Missed these? Many run annually. Bookmark this guide for next year.
Sapporo Ramen Show (Past Event)
May 12-25, 2025
Sample ramen from various shops based in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and throughout Japan at the Sapporo Ramen Show 2025. Enjoy Japan's most beloved noodle dish. Tickets are ¥1,000 per bowl, with last orders at 8:30 p.m.
Location: Odori Park 8-chome
Address: Chuo-ku, Odori 8-chome, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreTulip Festival (Past Event)
May 17-June 1, 2025
Walk through a field of 230,000 colorful tulips and enjoy the scent of lilies of the valley at the Tulips and Lily of the Valley Festival at Takino Suzuran Hillside Park. Admission is ¥450 for ages 15 and over, free for ages 14 and under.
Location: Takino Suzuran Hillside Park
Address: Minami-ku, Takino 247, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreJingisukan Festival (Past Event)
May 16-18, 2025
Enjoy the different tastes of grilled lamb from all over Hokkaido, such as Chitose, Takikawa, and Obihiro, at the Hokkaido Jingisukan Festival. Jingisukan, cooked on a griddle, is a soul food of Hokkaido.
Location: Sapporo Factory West Square
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 2, Higashi 4, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreRed Bull 400 (Past Event)
May 17, 2025
More than 1,000 participants will race up the steep slope of the Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium, a 400-meter course with a maximum gradient of 37 degrees. Features full-distance solo for men and women and a co-ed relay (4x100m). Admission is free.
Location: Sapporo Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium
Address: Chuo-ku, Miyanomori 1274, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreWisteria Season (Past Event)
Late May-Early June, 2025
Visit Tenjinyama Park to see wisteria trees, including Hokkaido's oldest, planted 200 years ago, or Maeda Shinrin Park with a 320m-long wisteria trellis.
Location: Tenjinyama Park, Maeda Shinrin Park
Address: Toyohira-ku, Hiragishi 1-jo 18-chome, Sapporo, Japan; Teine-ku, Teine Maeda 591-4, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreFlea Market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba (Past Event)
May 17-18, 24-25, 31, 2025
Browse the flea market at Nakajima Park Jiyu Hiroba on May 17, 24, and 31 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and May 18 and 25 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)
May 10, 18, 2025
Visit the flea market at Yumeichiba Atsubetsu on May 10 and 18 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
Mono Village 2025 (Past Event)
May 3-4, 2025
Explore Mono Village 2025 at Daiwa House Premist Dome. Admission is ¥700 (¥600 in advance), free for elementary school students and under.
Location: Daiwa House Premist Dome
Address: Toyohira-ku, Hitsugigaoka 1, Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo Handmade Marche (Past Event)
May 24-25, 2025
Visit the Sapporo Handmade Marche at Tsudome, featuring handmade goods. Admission is free.
Location: Tsudome
Address: Higashi-ku, Sakaemachi 885-1, Sapporo, Japan
Antiques at Toyohira Shrine (Past Event)
May 25, 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
Sapporo Lilac Festival (Past Event)
May 14-25, 2025
Enjoy the Sapporo Lilac Festival at Odori Park, celebrating the city's iconic lilac blooms.
Location: Odori Park
Address: Chuo-ku, Odori, Sapporo, Japan
Ikebana Exhibition (Past Event)
May 17-18, 2025
The Ikebana International Sapporo Chapter hosts the 60th Charity Ikebana Exhibition, with proceeds supporting a nonprofit project for children. Admission is free.
Location: Sapporo Grand Hotel Crystal Hall
Address: Chuo-ku, Kita 1, Nishi 4, Sapporo, Japan
Learn MoreLilac Festival at Kawashimo Park (Past Event)
May 24-25, 2025
Celebrate the Lilac Festival at Kawashimo Park, showcasing beautiful lilac blooms.
Location: Kawashimo Park
Address: Shiroishi-ku, Kawashimo, Sapporo, Japan
Sapporo Kimono Asobi (Past Event)
May 30-June 1, 2025
Experience traditional Japanese culture at Sapporo Kimono Asobi, featuring kimono-related activities and displays.
Location: Citywide
Address: Sapporo, Japan
Mt. Moiwa Day (Past Event)
May 31, 2025
Celebrate Mt. Moiwa Day, honoring one of Sapporo's iconic natural landmarks.
Location: Mt. Moiwa
Address: Minami-ku, Moiwa, Sapporo, Japan
Ready for festival season to heat up? Our June events guide is up next. Keep exploring!
