Check out these Golden Week outings! 5 recommended events in Sapporo [May 2nd

If you’re wondering where to go this Golden Week, here are 5 recommended events to enjoy from May 2nd (Sat) to 6th (Tue, holiday), including Hokkaido’s largest handmade festival, activities the whole family can enjoy, and live music.

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Sapporo Mono Village 2025, Hokkaido’s largest handmade festival

Hokkaido’s largest handmade festival, bringing together creators from Hokkaido and across the country, will be held again in spring 2025! You can encounter a wide variety of original handmade works, including accessories, fashion, illustrations and photography, miscellaneous goods, crafts and pottery.

“Sapporo Mono Village 2024 Autumn

Within the venue, a “village” of handmade items divided into different categories will be set up. Come and find your own favorite item in this one-of-a-kind village.

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A spring tradition at Hitsujigaoka! “Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory Golden Week Event 2025” that the whole family can enjoy

The spring event held at Hitsujigaoka Observatory in Sapporo features a variety of fun activities, such as a tour of the spring seasonal event of Hitsujigaoka, “sheep shearing,” and the experience of “kite flying and kite making.” A wide variety of food trucks will also be available during the event.

Kite flying and kite making experience

Jin-kun from Genghis Khan is coming!

Experience the running bike “Strider”

There will also be a food truck!

In addition, admission for elementary school students will be free for four days from May 3rd (Saturday) to 6th (Tuesday, national holiday). Enjoy the vast scenery, various experiences and gourmet food with the whole family.

■Date and time: Saturday, April 26th to Tuesday, May 6th

■Price:

General admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 500 yen

Sapporo Resident Admission Fee: Adults 500 yen / Elementary and Junior High School Students Free

*Admission for elementary school students will be free from May 3rd (Friday, national holiday) to May 6th (Monday, national holiday).

*A separate fee is required for craft experience classes.

■ Venue: Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo)

For details and maps of “Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory Golden Week Event 2025”, please click here.

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“Sora no Hiroba Stella 9 Golden Week” where you can experience human-powered power generation and enjoy fluffy play equipment for free

Sapporo Stellar Place, a shopping center directly connected to Sapporo Station, will be hosting a free event during Golden Week. Why not get your kids moving and have fun with activities like powering a human-powered Shinkansen train, riding fluffy play equipment, and riding the Eco Pony, an eco-friendly animal that doesn’t need batteries or food?

Go with human power! Mini Shinkansen

Sweets Kids Combo

Eco Pony

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“SAPPORO PARCO ROOFTOP LIVE” is a special music event held on the rooftop of Parco

A music event where you can enjoy live performances by a variety of artists at a special venue on the rooftop of Sapporo PARCO. This event, where you can spend a special time with music on the rooftop with a panoramic view of Sapporo’s cityscape, is recommended not only for music fans but also for those visiting Sapporo during Golden Week.

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■Date and time: May 3rd (Sat) to 6th (Tue)

All days OPEN 14:00 / START 14:30 (Ending at 18:30)

*The event will be held in case of rain or severe weather.

■Price: 1-day ticket

Advance tickets: 2,500 yen / High school students and younger: 1,500 yen / Elementary school students and younger: Free

・On the day: 3,000 yen / High school students and younger: 2,000 yen / Elementary school students and younger: Free

■ Venue: Sapporo PARCO Rooftop Special Venue (3-3 Minami 1-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo)

For details and maps of “TOWER RECORDS x Shimamura Music x PLANT presents ‘SAPPORO PARCO ROOFTOP LIVE'” please click here

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“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Total Concentration Exhibition – Swordsmith Village Edition/Hashira Training Edition” where you can enjoy the powerful exhibition of the popular anime

This exhibition is a total focus on the popular anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.” Through powerful images and exhibits, you can look back on and experience the Swordsmith Village Arc and the Pillar Training Arc. Apparently you can actually push the rock that was so impressive in the training of the Rock Pillar, Gyomei Himejima…? Enjoy the photo spots where you can take pictures with the pillars.

“Local Illustration Hokkaido A4 Clear File” 440 yen (tax included)

“Local Manhole-Style Badge Set ” 1,800 yen (tax included)

There will also be a large lineup of limited edition goods that fans will not want to miss! In addition to pamphlets, you won’t want to miss the Hokkaido-exclusive items, such as clear files and acrylic coasters with end credits designs, local manhole-style badge sets, and acrylic charms.

*All information posted is current as of the time of article publication in April 2025.

*All published information may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.