Sapporo

Stuff we have seen and done:

• Sapporo Japan Temple – even if you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it has a stunning design especially late at night when the lights are on.

• Cherry Blossoms Viewing: History Bite: The blooming of the cherry blossom trees symbolises human life, transience and nobleness. The Japanese love to celebrate and cherish the cherry blossoms trees during the limited flowering period and many people hold ‘flower watching’ parties known as hanami. – late April, early May.

Viewing Spots:

• Maruyama Park is good for viewing the blossoms. It is celebrated with picnics and parties and so on.
• Goryokaku Park (Hakodate).
• Matsumae Park (Matsumaecho).
• The weeping cherry trees of Hokiji Temple (Hokuto City).
• Hokkaido Shrine (Sapporo City).

• Snow Festival – over 7 days in February. Odori Park, Susukino, and Tsudome are the main sites of the festival. From snow sculptures to firework displays, it is an interesting and fun experience.