Please check each site's page for details.
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a major winter event in Sapporo.
There are three sites for the festival, each with its own unique atmosphere, including snow and ice sculptures and giant slides.
Check out the must-see attractions at each site to enjoy the complete winter experience of Sapporo!
February 4 (Sunday) - February 11(Sunday, national holiday), 2024
Located in Odori Park in the center of Sapporo, here you will find a fascinating world of snow and ice stretching across approximately 1.5 kilometers. You can enjoy a wealth of attractions such as the amazing huge snow sculptures, and much more! Again this year, the popular projection mapping shows are not to be missed.
February 4 (Sunday) - February 11(Sunday, national holiday), 2024
Under the theme of 'Enjoy the Ice', this site offers a fantastic ice sculpture show and the Ice Sculpture Contest. You can also visit the plaza, 'Fureai Hiroba' to touch or ride on the ice sculptures, take photos in the Illumination Street, or have hot drinks at the Ice Bar.
February 4 (Sunday) - February 11(Sunday, national holiday), 2024
This guidebook is packed full of information on the attractions of the Snow Festival.
Sapporo in winter has a lot more to offer than just the Snow Festival! The Sapporo Tourist Association provides information on recommended sightseeing spots, events, gourmet food and other important information about Sapporo, as well as seasonal information. We hope you can use this site to plan your trip to Sapporo, Hokkaido!
* The information provided is based on that of 2019.
