From chasing snow to chasing cherry blossoms: Flight + hotel deals and top attractions revealed
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Cherry blossom season is one of Japan’s biggest tourism events. With spring just around the corner and cherry blossom viewing tours about to begin, some travelers are already planning their trips—while others are eyeing the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido. Since launching the “Taipei–Sapporo” route, Scoot has been offering unbeatable prices for comfortable trips to Hokkaido, helping you stretch your travel budget. This time, it’s launching flight + hotel packages starting from just $4,249 (available until 1/26), featuring five major destinations: Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Seoul, and Singapore. Travel enthusiasts, don’t miss out on this great opportunity.
Ueno Park. (Image source / ueno.sakuramor)
For those craving the chill of winter in a snowy wonderland, a 2-night, 3-day round-trip Sapporo trip starts at just $12,138. Enjoy ice sculptures and have fun playing in the snow, then unwind at the Hotel Gracery Sapporo by the riverside, which offers cozy rooms and a retro-style design—just a 10-minute drive from Sapporo’s largest shopping district, Tanukikoji. Travel agencies have also compiled highlights and introductions for three major festival venues:
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Snow Festival Venues |
Dates |
Locations |
Feature Highlights |
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Odori Park Venue |
From February 6, 2017 (Mon) To February 12, 2017 (Sun) (Night lighting until 10 PM) |
Odori Park West 1-Chome to 12-Chome, Chuo Ward, Sapporo City |
Located in central Sapporo’s Odori Park, this venue showcases stunning art pieces crafted from snow and ice by talented sculptors, making the Sapporo Snow Festival truly captivating and a must-see. |
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Tsudome Venue |
From February 1, 2017 (Wed) To February 12, 2017 (Sun) 9 AM to 5 PM (Some areas open until 4 PM) |
885-1, Sakae-cho, Higashi Ward, Sapporo City Sapporo Sports Complex Facility (Includes both outdoor and indoor sections) |
Designed for both adults and children to enjoy the thrill of playing in Hokkaido’s snowy outdoors, this venue features a variety of snow slides, sleds, and other playful snow-themed attractions. |
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Susukino Venue |
From February 6, 2017 (Mon) To February 12, 2017 (Sun) (Night lighting until 11 PM) (Final day lights out at 10 PM) |
The westbound Route 4 (Station-front Street) municipal road from South 4-chome Dori to South 7-chome Dori in Chuo Ward, Sapporo |
Featuring fantastical ice sculptures, including those with king crabs and salmon sashimi encased in ice blocks, as well as works crafted by participants of the ice sculpture competition |
Ueno Park has been selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, making it a prime area for cherry blossom viewing. (Image provided by Expedia)
Travelers who love cherry blossoms can visit regions such as Tokyo and Osaka in Japan from mid-February to early April, where many spots are listed among Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Sites. Follow the cherry blossom front from Kanto to Kansai, with Tokyo 2-day-1-night packages including flight and hotel starting from just ¥4,249. For those who enjoy shopping and indulgence, opt for the luxurious representation of central Tokyo, Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, located in the bustling shopping district of Shinjuku — a top choice for Japanophiles. Additionally, Osaka 3-day-2-night packages including flight and hotel start from just ¥4,789 per person.
A new must-visit cherry blossom spot in Tokyo: "Nakameguro." (Image provided by Expedia)
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Tourist city |
Region |
Attraction name |
Attraction features |
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Tokyo Metropolis |
Shinjuku Ward |
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden |
Shinjuku Gyoen boasts up to 70 varieties of cherry blossoms, resulting in a longer blooming period, making it the top recommended spot for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo. |
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Taito Ward |
Ueno Park |
As Japan’s first public park, covering approximately 530,000 square meters, Ueno Park is listed among Japan’s Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots, attracting large numbers of flower-viewing visitors. |
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|
Osaka Prefecture |
Osaka City |
Osaka Castle Park |
Spanning a vast area of 106.7 hectares, Osaka Castle Park features the Nishinomaru Garden adorned with around 600 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, captivating visitors with its ever-changing scenery throughout the seasons. |
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Nara Prefecture |
Nara City |
Nara Park |
In addition to cherry blossoms, the park offers interactions with nearly 1,200 deer, making it a key attraction for Nara sightseeing. |
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Kyoto Prefecture |
Kyoto City |
Arashiyama |
Since the Heian period, this area has been home to many noble villas, frequently mentioned in historical tales and classical literary works, and is renowned for its cherry blossoms and maple leaves. |
Apart from departures to Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo in Japan up to the end of June, the travel company also offers exclusive Scoot solo flight-and-hotel packages to Seoul and Singapore starting from just ¥4,490 (valid for departures before the end of May 2017).
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