A day trip from Sapporo! Enjoy some colorful and cute tulip fields

Many of you may think of tulips when you think of spring. Tulips are grown all over Japan, but Hokkaido is home to several of the largest tulip fields in the country. We’ll tell you about some tulip fields that you can visit from Sapporo, a major city in Hokkaido. Gaze upon some colorful tulips and enjoy your spring with a warm heart.

One of the best tulip fields in Hokkaido: Takino Suzuran Hillside Park. See tulips and lilies of the valley at the same time in May

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park is home to one of the best tulip fields in Hokkaido. It’s located on the southern end of Sapporo City, and the park is about 988 acres (400ha). From May 18th to June 2nd, 2024, the Tulip/Suzuran Fest is held, and you can see colorful tulips alongside delicate Suzuran (すずらん, lily of the valley). There are about 250,000 tulip bulbs of 156 types planted here. A flowing carpet of colorful tulips in a large country garden. It’s a sight you can see only in Hokkaido. When you enter the tulip field, you’re surrounded by flowers all around you. Be sure to take a camera with you when you walk through. The place is spacious, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes here.

Park hours	9:00AM – 5:00PM (changes based on season)
Address	北海道札幌市南区滝野247 247 Takino, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access	Hotel Gracery Sapporo: 35-min. car ride from the hotel
URL	https://www.takinopark.com.e.ast.hp.transer.com/

The scenery of silos and tulip fields are straight out of a fairytale. Take a walk through Yurigahara Park

Yurigahara Park (百合が原公園) is located in Sapporo City, and it is about 63 acres (25.4ha). You can see about 6,400 different types of flowers and plants here. In spring, tulips of all colors are in bloom. The silo observation deck at the center of the park used to be used when the area was a dairy farm. Currently, you are not able to go up to the deck for safety reasons, but the silo itself is a popular photo spot. Take a picture with the tulips that look like a page in a storybook. There is a train that slowly goes around the park and a garden that was created collaboratively by landscapers from around the world. Take your time and enjoy all there is to see.

Park hours	Open 24 hours
Address	210 Yurigahara-koen, Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access	Hotel Gracery Sapporo: ・25-min. car ride from the hotel ・5-min. walk from Yurigahara Station which is 15 min. from Sapporo Station on the JR Gakuentoshi Line
URL	https://yuri-park.jp/english/overview/

A haven for Sapporo residents: Maruyama Park. Enjoy nature and tulips to the fullest

Maruyama Park, located on the western side of Sapporo City, is known to be a haven for Sapporo residents. The large space has sports facilities like the Maruyama Baseball Field and even a zoo. It’s a popular spot to hang out and relax. This season, you have to see the tulips blooming throughout the park. There are tulip beds and fields all over the park, so enjoy the view as you take a walk. Find beautiful spots to take pictures and make memories. This place is easily accessible by subway and by car, so it’s perfect for walking and hiking with your family and enjoying nature to the fullest.

Hours	Open 24 hours
Address	Maruyama Park Park Center 3 Miyagaoka, Chuo-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido
Access	Hotel Gracery Sapporo: ・12-min. car ride from the hotel ・8-min. walk from Maruyama Koen Station which is 5 min. from Odori Station on the Tozai Subway Line
URL	https://maruyamapark.jp/en/