The festival takes place in early February, when Sapporo is in the middle of winter and the three main sites operate.
JAPAN · CULTURE + FESTIVAL
JAPAN — SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL
Walk among giant sculptures of snow and ice at Sapporo's largest winter festival.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEFeb
EXPERIENCECulture + Festival
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Sapporo → Odori Park → Susukino → Tsudome
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Odori Park — monumental snow sculptures
2Susukino — ice sculptures
3Tsudome—Winter Schedule
4Sapporo — Hokkaido cuisine
5Snow Festival - Official Calendar
In February, Sapporo transforms Odori Park and Susukino into monumental galleries of snow and ice. Giant sculptures, night lighting and Hokkaido's winter make the city itself the stage for the festival.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Sapporo
Arrival and start of the trip in Sapporo, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Odori Park — Identity of the Destination
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods and local traditions in Odori Park, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Sapporo — Snow Festival
Day and night dedicated to the main areas of the Sapporo Snow Festival, prioritizing Odori Park, Susukino and Tsudome according to the edition's schedule.
DAY 4
Susukino —Time to Dig Deeper
Time dedicated to living and everyday history in Susukino, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and profile of the trip.
DAY 5
Tsudome—Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to heritage, neighborhoods, and local traditions in Tsudome, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation, and travel profile.
DAY 6
End of the trip
Last hours in Tsudome and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Walk among giant snow and ice sculptures at Sapporo's largest winter festival. The proposal gains depth by connecting Sapporo → Odori Park → Susukino → Tsudome, with the concept of monumental snow and ice sculptures, lighting and winter culture in the heart of Sapporo. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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