2025 Sapporo Snow Festival Preview | Early Guide from November to February
Hokkaido's winter is filled with numerous winter festival activities, making it a must-visit for travelers to Japan during this season. Today, we bring you a preview of Hokkaido Sapporo's winter events.
[⭐Main Events]
1. 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (75th Edition)
This is a must-attend event in Sapporo, featuring various ice and snow sculptures displayed throughout the park. The sculptures are illuminated at night, creating a magical atmosphere.
📆: February 4, 2025 - February 11, 2025
📍: Odori Venue, Odori Park, Tsudome Venue, Tsudome, Susukino Venue, Sapporo Station Front Street
2. 2024 Sapporo White Illumination
An annual white illumination festival where every place is adorned with dazzling lights.
📆:
Ⅰ: November 22, 2024 - December 25, 2024
Ⅱ: November 22, 2024 - February 11, 2025
Ⅲ: November 22, 2024 - March 14, 2025
📍:
Ⅰ: Odori Park
Ⅱ: Sapporo Station Front Avenue
Ⅲ: South 1st Street
3. 2024 Sapporo Munich Christmas Market
Coinciding partially with the White Illumination Festival, this market offers various Christmas-themed goods, food, and drinks.
📆: November 22 - December 25
📍: Odori Park, Satellite Venues
4. Otaru Snow Light Path
Every February, a 'Snow Light Path' is illuminated with candles, creating a fairytale-like town.
📆: February 8, 2025 - February 15, 2025
📍: Otaru Canal, Former Temiya Line, Asarigawa Onsen
5. Sapporo Culture and Arts Festival
This festival hosts numerous events, including the 'Sapporo Theater Festival' by various groups and some musicals.
📆: November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
📍: Sapporo Station Front Avenue Underground Walkway, Sapporo Civic Exchange Plaza, Various Theaters in Sapporo
6. Jozankei Snow Light Path
Locals create snow lanterns that line the entire road, offering a romantic and warm atmosphere.
📆: Late January to Late February 2025
📍: Jozankei
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