見どころ
- Giant snow sculptures along ~1.5 km of Odori Park, illuminated until 22:00
- Susukino 'Ice World' detailed ice sculptures, one subway stop south
- Tsudome family site with snow slides and a snow maze (~10:00–16:00)
由来・背景
The festival started in 1950 when local students built six snow statues in Odori Park; it now draws around two million visitors, and since 1955 the Japan Self-Defense Forces help build the largest sculptures.
訪れる前に知っておくこと
- 行き方
- From New Chitose Airport, JR Rapid Airport to Sapporo Station ~37 min / ~¥1,150. Odori Site = Odori subway station; Susukino Site = Susukino station (one stop south); Tsudome Site = Toho Line to Sakaemachi + short walk or shuttle (~¥200). Googleマップでルート検索 ↗
- 予約・参加
- 参加無料。詳細は公式ページ（上のボタン）で。
- 言語
- 主に日本語で進行します。翻訳アプリがあると安心です。
- こんな人に
- 文化体験・家族で
知っておくと安心
The big sculptures are best after dark when lit; February in Sapporo is very cold (highs ~-1°C, lows ~-7°C) with icy footing — bring winter boots with grip.
アクセス
Odori Park (Odori Site), with Susukino and Tsudome sites, Sapporo — Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido