Hiraoka Plum Festival *Event Period: Late April to Early May
The annual "Hiraoka Plum Festival" is held at Sapporo's premier plum grove. Covering approximately 65,000 square meters, this grove is the largest in the city, boasting around 1,200 plum trees. Each year, it attracts over 100,000 visitors eager to enjoy the blossoms. During the festival, a temporary shop, "Hiraoka Ume Honpo," will offer limited-time plum-themed treats, including the popular plum soft serve and other original products.