The 2026 Snow Festival is scheduled for February 4-11. The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり, Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) is held during one week every February inHokkaido's capitalSapporo. It is one of Japan's most popular winter events. ...
The festival will be centered around five large snow sculpture, the symbol of the Sapporo Snow Festival, as well as small and medium-sized snow sculpture, citizen snow sculpture, winter attractions, and other attractions. 1-Chome: Winter attractions, etc. 2-Chome: Small snow sculptures, etc. ...
Observing the Sapporo Snow Festival during the daytime is nice, but the view at night is even more beautiful because of the illuminations. The Odori site has illuminations until 22:00, and the Susukino site has illuminations until 23:00. If you would like to experience winter activities or pl...
The Sapporo Snow Festival is packed with family-friendly attractions and activities that will keep everyone entertained. From snowman-building competitions to thrilling snow slides, there’s no shortage of fun for the little ones. The Tsudome venue, in particular, is a haven for families, featuri...
Despite the ongoing challenges,Sapporois taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its efforts towards the future of the Snow Festival. ...
I had never been to a snow festival before and I really loved it! My friends and I arrived for the last days of the festival. Our first day in Sapporo even though we caught an early morning flight between arriving, checking in at the hotel and going to lunch we didn’t have much ti...
Despite the ongoing challenges,Sapporois taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its efforts towards the future of the Snow Festival. ...
Due to the current social climate where the global spread of Covid-19 is still ongoing, we have decided to unfortunately postpone the event venue indefinitely. However, the Sapporo Snow Festival must go on! To liven up the winter atmosphere in Sapporo, s
The Sapporo Snow Festival is just as impressive at night. | Photo by Sapporo City The two main sites, Ōdōri Park and Susukino, are open 24 hours as they are public streets (though the illuminations and lights will be turned off around 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. each night). Tsudome is...
The festival’s significance goes beyond just the breathtaking art; it’s a cultural event that highlights the spirit of Hokkaido and its people. With traditional performances, local food stalls, and community activities, the Sapporo Snow Festival embodies the warmth and friendliness of the region,...