Spring Flowers Blooming One After Another! "Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival" to be Held from May 9 (Sat) to 17 (Sun)! (Takinoue Suzuran Hillside National Park)
Takinoue Suzuran Hillside National Park will host the "Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival" from May 9th to 17th, celebrating the blooming of various spring wildflowers like Shirane Aoi, Katakuri, and Ezo Engosaku. The event includes free shuttle bus services and special Golden Week activities for families.
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Spring in Hokkaido is just getting started!
Most of the snow in the park has melted, and spring wildflowers are blooming one after another.
Currently, we especially recommend the wild plants in the "Takino Forest Zone" and "Stream Zone." In the Takino Forest Zone, the buds of "Shirane Aoi," the star of spring, have appeared.
The "Katakuri" and "Ezo Engosaku" in the Stream Zone are currently at their best.
Since the temperature is lower than in central Sapporo, "Sakura" usually reaches its peak bloom during Golden Week.
Katakuri (photographed April 29) Ezo Engosaku (photographed April 29) Sakura (photographed April 29)
2026 Golden Week Recommended Information
"Shirane Aoi," the star of spring in the Takino Forest Zone
Shirane Aoi (photographed May 2025)
Forest Observation Deck
Shirane Aoi Path
The "Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival," where you can enjoy various wild plants, will be held from May 9th!
In the Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum," where you can enjoy the great outdoors with just a short trip from central Sapporo, this season is bustling with visitors observing wild plants such as "Shirane Aoi," which blooms about 1500 flowers throughout the area, as well as "Hitorishizuka" and "Miyama Enreisou," and birdwatching.
The Shirane Aoi for 2026 is expected to reach its peak bloom around May 10th. The best viewing period is expected to continue until around May 20th.
Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival
Shirane Aoi, Miyama Enreisou, Hitorishizuka
Event Period
May 9 (Sat) - May 17 (Sun)
Venue
Forest Information Center (Takino Forest Zone West Area)
Hours
9:00 - 17:00
Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival
To the lush green "Takino Forest Zone West Area"!
The Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum," which opened in 2010, allows visitors to enjoy nature as it is, with self-growing wild plants and insects, with minimal human intervention.
Throughout the summer operating season, events utilizing Takino's nature, such as "Rice Planting" and "Outdoor Insect Museum," will also be held.
Rice Planting, Insect Hunting, Nature Walk
Takino Forest Zone West Area
Easily visit "Takino Forest"! Free "Shuttle Bus Service"
Operating days: May 9 (Sat) and 10 (Sun)
A free shuttle bus connecting the Central Zone (next to Country House) and the Takino Forest Zone/Nature Museum will operate within the park.
You can easily enjoy the blooming tulips and wild plants of the forest.
Spring Shuttle Bus Information
Let's enjoy "Hanami" at Takino during Golden Week!!
The best viewing period for cherry blossoms in central Sapporo is in its latter half, but in Takino, they are just starting to bloom and will be at their best during Golden Week!
We especially recommend the "Stream Zone." You can enjoy "BBQ" while viewing cherry blossoms and "cycling" through a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
Past photos, Past photos, Past photos
Spring Recommended Information
Golden Week Event Information
■ [First time held!] [Golden Week Special Project] Nomori Field Bingo
Mark what you find while strolling through Takino Forest. When you complete the bingo,
You will receive a card of "Nomori," a mysterious creature said to live in Takino Forest!
Dates: April 29 (Wed, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: During park opening hours
Fee: Free
Capacity: None
Location: Forest Exchange Center (Takino Forest Zone East Area)
[Golden Week Special Project] Nomori Field Bingo
■ Dosanko Marble Town
A kingdom just for children that appears only on that day. As citizens, they can work, run shops, shop, etc.
Everyone spends their time differently! In a country where adults other than staff are not allowed, children develop their independence!
Dates: May 2 (Sat) and May 3 (Sun)
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
(Reception starts 9:45, reception ends 14:45)
Fee: Free
Capacity: None (On-site reception on the day)
Location: Children's Valley
*In case of light rain: East Gate Rest Area
Target: Elementary school students in grades 1-6
Dosanko Marble Town
■ [Golden Week Special Project] Takino Forest Creatures Exhibition
We will introduce the creatures found in the rich nature of Takino Forest through exhibits and surveillance camera photos!
Dates: May 4 (Mon, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Fee: Free
Capacity: None
Location: Forest Information Center
(Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum")
[Golden Week Special Project] Takino Forest Creatures Exhibition
■ Golden Week Craft Experience Class
A variety of fun craft experiences that will become Golden Week memories are gathered daily!
*Please see the Takino Park website for details.
Dates: May 4 (Mon, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 16:00
Fee: Charged
Capacity: Partial (First-come, first-served on the day)
Location: East Gate Rest Area (Central Zone)
Golden Week Craft Experience Class
■ Daytime Stargazing Session
Let's observe the sun, which is difficult to observe without special equipment, using a telescope!
Observe Venus and the Moon in addition to the sun.
Most of the snow in the park has melted, and spring wildflowers are blooming one after another.
Currently, we especially recommend the wild plants in the "Takino Forest Zone" and "Stream Zone." In the Takino Forest Zone, the buds of "Shirane Aoi," the star of spring, have appeared.
The "Katakuri" and "Ezo Engosaku" in the Stream Zone are currently at their best.
Since the temperature is lower than in central Sapporo, "Sakura" usually reaches its peak bloom during Golden Week.
Katakuri (photographed April 29) Ezo Engosaku (photographed April 29) Sakura (photographed April 29)
2026 Golden Week Recommended Information
"Shirane Aoi," the star of spring in the Takino Forest Zone
Shirane Aoi (photographed May 2025)
Forest Observation Deck
Shirane Aoi Path
The "Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival," where you can enjoy various wild plants, will be held from May 9th!
In the Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum," where you can enjoy the great outdoors with just a short trip from central Sapporo, this season is bustling with visitors observing wild plants such as "Shirane Aoi," which blooms about 1500 flowers throughout the area, as well as "Hitorishizuka" and "Miyama Enreisou," and birdwatching.
The Shirane Aoi for 2026 is expected to reach its peak bloom around May 10th. The best viewing period is expected to continue until around May 20th.
Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival
Shirane Aoi, Miyama Enreisou, Hitorishizuka
Event Period
May 9 (Sat) - May 17 (Sun)
Venue
Forest Information Center (Takino Forest Zone West Area)
Hours
9:00 - 17:00
Shirane Aoi and Spring Wildflower Festival
To the lush green "Takino Forest Zone West Area"!
The Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum," which opened in 2010, allows visitors to enjoy nature as it is, with self-growing wild plants and insects, with minimal human intervention.
Throughout the summer operating season, events utilizing Takino's nature, such as "Rice Planting" and "Outdoor Insect Museum," will also be held.
Rice Planting, Insect Hunting, Nature Walk
Takino Forest Zone West Area
Easily visit "Takino Forest"! Free "Shuttle Bus Service"
Operating days: May 9 (Sat) and 10 (Sun)
A free shuttle bus connecting the Central Zone (next to Country House) and the Takino Forest Zone/Nature Museum will operate within the park.
You can easily enjoy the blooming tulips and wild plants of the forest.
Spring Shuttle Bus Information
Let's enjoy "Hanami" at Takino during Golden Week!!
The best viewing period for cherry blossoms in central Sapporo is in its latter half, but in Takino, they are just starting to bloom and will be at their best during Golden Week!
We especially recommend the "Stream Zone." You can enjoy "BBQ" while viewing cherry blossoms and "cycling" through a tunnel of cherry blossoms.
Past photos, Past photos, Past photos
Spring Recommended Information
Golden Week Event Information
■ [First time held!] [Golden Week Special Project] Nomori Field Bingo
Mark what you find while strolling through Takino Forest. When you complete the bingo,
You will receive a card of "Nomori," a mysterious creature said to live in Takino Forest!
Dates: April 29 (Wed, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: During park opening hours
Fee: Free
Capacity: None
Location: Forest Exchange Center (Takino Forest Zone East Area)
[Golden Week Special Project] Nomori Field Bingo
■ Dosanko Marble Town
A kingdom just for children that appears only on that day. As citizens, they can work, run shops, shop, etc.
Everyone spends their time differently! In a country where adults other than staff are not allowed, children develop their independence!
Dates: May 2 (Sat) and May 3 (Sun)
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
(Reception starts 9:45, reception ends 14:45)
Fee: Free
Capacity: None (On-site reception on the day)
Location: Children's Valley
*In case of light rain: East Gate Rest Area
Target: Elementary school students in grades 1-6
Dosanko Marble Town
■ [Golden Week Special Project] Takino Forest Creatures Exhibition
We will introduce the creatures found in the rich nature of Takino Forest through exhibits and surveillance camera photos!
Dates: May 4 (Mon, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: 10:00 - 17:00
Fee: Free
Capacity: None
Location: Forest Information Center
(Takino Forest Zone West Area "Nature Museum")
[Golden Week Special Project] Takino Forest Creatures Exhibition
■ Golden Week Craft Experience Class
A variety of fun craft experiences that will become Golden Week memories are gathered daily!
*Please see the Takino Park website for details.
Dates: May 4 (Mon, holiday) - May 6 (Wed, substitute holiday)
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
13:30 - 16:00
Fee: Charged
Capacity: Partial (First-come, first-served on the day)
Location: East Gate Rest Area (Central Zone)
Golden Week Craft Experience Class
■ Daytime Stargazing Session
Let's observe the sun, which is difficult to observe without special equipment, using a telescope!
Observe Venus and the Moon in addition to the sun.