Sapporo Snow Festival
Admire giant snow sculptures and dazzling ice displays
A world-famous winter festival featuring giant snow sculptures and dazzling ice displays. A great opportunity for families to experience the magic of Hokkaido's winter.
Now one of Japan's most celebrated winter festivals, the Sapporo Snow Festival began in 1950 when local students created six snow sculptures in Odori Park. Today, it attracts more than 2 million visitors from Japan and around the world each year.
At the Odori Site, towering snow sculptures, some as tall as multi-story buildings, recreate famous landmarks in remarkable detail. After sunset, they are illuminated, transforming the area into a magical landscape of snow and colorful light.
The Susukino Site features intricately carved ice sculptures that sparkle under the city lights, creating a striking contrast to the massive snow displays. For active fun, the Tsudome Site offers snow activities, including giant slides, where visitors of all ages can enjoy Hokkaido's winter outdoors.
Whether admiring giant snow sculptures, exploring dazzling ice displays, or enjoying snow activities, visitors can experience the excitement that makes the Sapporo Snow Festival one of Hokkaido's premier winter attractions.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2027/2/4-2/11
- Event venue
- Odori Park Venue: From Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 11-chome
Susukino Venue: Ekimae-dori from Minami 4-jo to Minami 6-jo
Tsudome Venue: Sapporo City Sports Exchange Facility “Tsudome” - Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区
- Telephone Number
- 011-281-6400（Sapporo Tourist Association）
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Directions
- Odori Venue: About a 3-minute walk from Odori Subway Station
Susukino Venue: About a 3-minute walk from Susukino Subway Station
Tsudome Venue: A 5-minute walk from Sakaemachi Subway Station - Website
- Remarks
- ●Odori Park Venue (Odori Nishi 1–11-chome)
1-chome Winter Attractions
2-chome Sapporo International Art Festival
3-chome Small Snow Sculptures
4-chome Large Snow Sculptures
5-chome Large Snow Sculptures
6-chome Small and Medium Snow Sculptures
7-chome Large Snow Sculptures
8-chome Large Snow Sculptures
9-chome Small and Medium Snow Sculptures
10-chome Large Snow Sculptures
11-chome International Snow Sculpture Competition
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
