Sapporo in March 2027 — Festivals & Events

3 events in Sapporo during March. Rooms near the biggest festivals go first, so book your stay as soon as your dates are set.

🎪 Matsuri Festivals

Jozankei Onsen Carp Streamer Festival (Keiryu Koinobori)

Mid-April into May (2026: April 10 to May 10; 2027 dates not yet announced)

About 400 carp streamers (koinobori) donated by households and workplaces across Hokkaido are displayed around Jozankei Onsen in Sapporo's Minami Ward. The event is organised by the Jozankei Tourist Association, which marks 2026 as its 40th year, and viewing is free. Display sites include Jozankei Gensen Park, Futami Park and Jozankei Shrine.

Access: Jozankei Onsen is in Minami Ward, Sapporo; the organiser lists bus routes from Sapporo Station and Makomanai Station, and notes paid parking with no street parking in the hot-spring town.

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Hiraoka Plum Festival (Hiraoka Park)

Late April into May (2026: April 25 to May 10; 2027 dates not yet announced)

The Hiraoka Plum Festival is held at Hiraoka Park in Kiyota Ward, Sapporo, where about 1,200 plum trees grow on a 6.5-hectare site. The Sapporo Tourism Association's 2026 notice lists a temporary shop selling plum soft-serve ice cream and guided plum grove tours on April 28 and April 30, with registration required. The park says plums in Sapporo usually flower in early May, around the same time as the cherry blossoms.

Access: Bus Shin 111 from Shin-Sapporo Station bus terminal to the Hiraoka 6-jo 4-chome stop, then about 5 minutes on foot to the plum garden; the park recommends public transport in plum season.

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❄️ Winter & Illuminations

Sapporo White Illumination

January (venues lit until February 11 or March 14, 2027)

Sapporo White Illumination is a free winter lighting event at several venues in central Sapporo, now in its 46th year. In the 2026 season the Ekimae-dori venue runs until February 11, 2027, while the Minami 1-jo, Akapura and Sapporo Station south plaza venues run until March 14, 2027. A Nakajima Park venue is planned for early to late January 2027, and the Odori venue ends on December 25.

Access: Sapporo Station (Namboku Line exits 3 and 4, or JR West Concourse South Exit) for Ekimae-dori; Akapura about 2 minutes from the station via the underground walkway

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