Sapporo White Illumination
A big event in early winter that sparkles vertically and horizontally!
Held from late Nov. to mid-Mar.
The streets of Sapporo become a winter wonderland when they are lit up in an array of fantastical colors during this popular illumination event. Each participating venue is decorated according to a theme, so visitors can enjoy exploring different fantastical displays of light. The event is held alongside the Munich Christmas City in Sapporo event, amplifying the festive atmosphere within the city center. The area remains lit up until midnight every night during the Christmas season.
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- * The event information is based on the dates and content of the most recently held events. Please check the official website for details as the contents are subject to change.
- Category
- Illumination, light-up
- Snow, winter festivals
- Recommendations for locals from Hokkaido
- Recommendations for non-locals
- Travel Inspiration
- Best for a girls' trip
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Event period
- Odori venue: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 , Dec. 25, 2024
Ekimae-dori venue: Nov. 22, 2024 - Feb.11, 2025 (Tue., national holiday)
Ekimae-dori: Nov. 22, 2024 - Feb.11, 2025 (Tue., national holiday) ・Minami Ichijo-dori: Nov. 22, 2024 - Mar. 14, 2025
Sapporo Kita 3-jo Hiroba (Akapura) venue: Nov. 22, 2024 - Mar. 14, 2025
Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza: Nov. 22, 2024 - Mar. 14, 2025
2024 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo (23rd): Nov. 22, 2024 - Dec. 25, 2024
*Please check the official website for lighting times, etc. - Event venue
- Odori venue: Odori Park (Odori Nishi 1-chome to 6-chome)
Ekimae-dori venue: Kita 4-jo - Minami 4-jo, Sapporo Ekimae-dori median strip (Kita 4-jo - Minami 4-jo)
Minami Ichijo Dori venue: Minami Ichijo Dori (Minami Ichijo Nishi 1-chome to 3-chome)
Sapporo Kita Sanjo Hiroba (Akapura) venue: Akapura (Kita 2-jo Nishi 4-chome and Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome)
Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square: Sapporo Station South Exit Station Square (Kita 5-jo Nishi 3-chome)
2024 Munich Christmas Market in Sapporo (23rd): Odori Park (Odori Nishi 2-chome) - Address
- 北海道札幌市中央区大通西1～6丁目（大通会場）、北4条～南4条（札幌駅前通）、南1条西1丁目～3丁目（南一条通）、北2条西4丁目・北3条西4丁目（札幌市北3条広場）、北5条西3丁目（札幌駅南口駅前広場）
- Telephone Number
- 011-281-6400（Sapporo Tourist Association）
- Closed
- Open every day during the period
- Prices
- Free
- Car Park
- none
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 1 minute from Sapporo Subway Odori Station
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
