【Bus Tour】Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor – Day & Night Cruising Tours

Experience the beauty of spring in Hokuto!
Reservations are now open for one of southern Hokkaido’s popular spring bus tours — the Hokuto Cherry Blossom Corridor Bus Tour.

Choose from two memorable one-day courses:
🌸 DAY Cruising, where you can enjoy the blossoms from an open-top bus under the blue sky, and
🌙 NIGHT Cruising, featuring illuminated cherry trees and the panoramic view from Kijihiki Highland.

Each tour includes guided commentary (in Japanese only) and stops for walking and photo opportunities at some of Hokuto’s best cherry blossom locations.

DAY Cruising (from Hakodate & Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Stations)

• Open-top bus with a retractable roof – a unique way to view cherry blossoms up close!

• Includes a traditional Japanese sweet (wagashi)

• Duration: Approx. 4 hrs / ¥6,500–¥7,000

• Dates: April 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), 28 (Tue), 29 (Wed, Holiday), 2026

Main Stops:
Kiyokawa Senbonzakura, Hekirichi Jinya Site, Hōki-ji Temple, Ōno River Cherry Blossom Row

NIGHT Cruising (from Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station)

• Visit Kijihiki Highland Panorama Observatory and illuminated cherry blossoms along the river

• Includes a ¥500 food stall voucher for enjoying local hanami snacks

• Duration: Approx. 3 hrs / ¥6,500

• Dates: April 24 (Fri) & 30 (Thu), 2026

Main Stops:
Kijihiki Highland, Hōki-ji Temple, Ōno River Cherry Blossom Row

📅 Reservation deadline: 14 days before departure
👥 Limited availability: First come, first served
🗣️ Guided in Japanese only

Book your seat and learn more on our official tour page:
👉 Good Time in Hokuto – Experience & Activity Reservations