YOSAKOI Soran Festival
Five Days of High-Energy Dance and Color Lighting Up Sapporo in June
Experience the pulse of Hokkaido’s early summer as teams from across Japan transform the streets of Sapporo into a vibrant, rhythmic stage.
Every June, the YOSAKOI Soran Festival heralds the arrival of the season with a burst of energy that envelops the entire city. Founded in 1992, this dynamic event seamlessly blends the spirited naruko (wooden clappers) from Kochi Prefecture’s Yosakoi Festival with the soulful rhythm of Hokkaido’s traditional folk song, the Soran Bushi.
The festivities center around Odori Park but radiate throughout various locations in Sapporo. Visitors can enjoy two distinct styles of performance: the lively street parades, where dancers follow decorated floats known as jikatasha, and the powerful, synchronized displays on main stages. With the air filled with the scent of early summer blooms and the thunderous beat of taiko drums, the festival offers an unforgettable immersion into the passion and creativity of Japanese dance culture.
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General Information
- Event period
- 2026/6/10-6/14
- Event venue
- About 20 venues in the city, including the Nishi 8-chome stage venue and the Odori parade venue *Schedule depends on each venue
- Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区
- Telephone Number
- 011-231-4351（YOSAKOI Soran Festival Organizing Committee）
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Prices
- Free (some paid seats available)
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 5 minutes from Odori subway station
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
