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Cherry Blossoms · Hokkaido

Hakodate Park

HakodatePark🌸 Typical peak: Late Apr – Early May✦ Night sakura
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Overview

Overview

A historic park in Aoyagi-cho, Hakodate, built by local citizens in the early Meiji era. About 420 Somei-yoshino and yaezakura trees bloom here, usually peaking from late April to early May, around the Golden Week holidays.

Address
17 Aoyagi-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido
Time needed
About 1 hour
Official website
https://www.hakobura.jp/spots/356
Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually late April to early May (around Golden Week)
March
April
May

Bloom dates shift with each year’s temperatures. Check the bloom updates on Hakobura, Hakodate City’s official tourism website, for the latest conditions

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

Highlights

Cherry trees, mainly Somei-yoshino planted since 1889 (Meiji 22), color the park. During hanami season, food stalls line the paths and lights are turned on at night for a lively atmosphere. With the “Kodomo no Kuni” play area, animal facilities and the Hakodate City Museum, it is also popular with families.

📷 Best views
Cherry trees in the park

About 420 Somei-yoshino and yaezakura trees

Illumination

Night illumination

Period
Usually during hanami season

Lights are turned on at night

Hours

Opening hours

ParkAlways open

Visitor center 8:45–17:30

Hours can change during the cherry blossom season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

Admission

Park entryFree

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

  • ✓It’s only about a 3 min walk from the Aoyagicho tram stop, making it easy to combine with sightseeing along the tram line
Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop
  • Aoyagicho tram stop (Hakodate City Tram)About a 3 min walk
From major stations & airports
  • Hakodate Station: City tram from the Hakodate-ekimae stop to the Aoyagicho stop
By car & traffic restrictions
The park’s parking lot has only 4 accessible spaces. During hanami season, the nearby Sumiyoshi Park ground becomes a temporary parking lot (Apr 23–May 8 in 2026)
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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest
Weekends around Golden Week, when food stalls are set up
Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures
Hakodate normals: April high 12.0°C, low 2.8°C; May high 17.0°C, low 8.0°C (JMA)
What to wear & bring
It gets cold if you’re viewing night sakura, so bring a warm jacket such as a down jacket or coat
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Rules

Hanami rules & etiquette

  • !The park’s parking lot is for accessible parking only. If driving, use the temporary parking lot (Sumiyoshi Park ground) or come by public transportation
Facilities

Facilities

Toilets
Available in the park (wheelchair-accessible toilets and diaper-changing spaces)
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilets
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Events

Events & festivals in Hakodate

August

Hakodate Port Festival

Hokkaido ・ Hakodate

Usually August 1–5 (fireworks on the first day, parades on the 2nd and 3rd)

December

Hakodate Christmas Fantasy

Hokkaido ・ Hakodate

Usually starts in late November to early December and runs until December 25

2026: Dec 1 (Tue) – Dec 25 (Fri)

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Peak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Bloom conditions and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-06

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