Located in the south of Hokkaido, Matsumae Park features the earliest cherry blooming in the region. The park is not only home to many historic buildings and ruins, but one of the top 100 sakura viewing spots in Japan. Thanks to over 200 varieties of 10,000 cherry blossom trees, viewing period lasts from late April to late May. Don’t miss three 300-year-old cherry blossom trees here whose types are quite rare.
Admission: free of charge
Number of sakura trees: 10,000
The age of trees: 50 to 300 years
Variety: Kechimyaku-zakura, Meoto-zakura and Ezokasumi-zakura
2019/2020 Cherry Blossom Viewing Dates at Matsumae Park
Cherry blossom viewing period: late April to late May
Best time to view in 2019: late April to late May
Best time to view in 2020 (estimated): April 29 to May 3
Light-up:
Cherry blossom festival in 2019: April 27 to May 15
