Highlights
- Enormous snow sculptures of castles and characters
- Illuminated ice sculptures in the Susukino district
- Hokkaido street food to warm you up
Background & story
Started in 1950 when local students built snow statues in Odori Park, it has grown into one of the world's largest winter festivals.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- At Odori Stn (Sapporo subway) Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Free to attend — details on the official page (button above).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- families, groups of friends, date night
Good to know
Dress for serious cold and wear non-slip boots. Evenings, when sculptures are lit up, are the most magical.
Getting there
Odori Park & Susukino, Sapporo — Odori Nishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido