Sapporo Snow Festival
The Pride of Hokkaido
Held in early Feb.
Despite its massive fame, the Sapporo Snow Festival was originally started in the 1950s by a couple of high school students building snow sculptures in Odori Park. Since then, this humble gathering has grown into a huge festival that attracts almost three million people from across the globe every year. The type of creations that visitors can expect to see during the festival ranges greatly. Small sculptures of well-known anime characters intermingle with medium-sized works of art specifically carved for the international sculpture contest. Massive, larger-than-life representations of famous structures from around the world tower overall, bringing awe and wonder to any who are lucky enough to attend this magical event. The Susukino Site sculptures, which are made out of pure ice, glitter, and shine, while the Tsudome Site gives the entire family a chance to play in the fluffy winter snow.
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General Information
- Event period
- Feb. 4, 2025 - Feb. 11, 2025
- Event venue
- Odori Site (from Nishi 1-chome to Nishi 12-chome)
Susukino Site (Ekimae-dori from Minami 4-jo Dori to Minami 7-jo Dori)
Tsudome Site - 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
- Prices
- Free
- Directions
- ●Odori Site: Subway Odori Station entrance/exit
●Susukino Site: Subway Namboku Line Susukino Station Entrance ③
●Tsudome Site: 15-minute walk from Exit 2 of Sakaemachi Station on the Toho Subway Line - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
