Oct 4, 2016 · Odori Park is home to the majority of the festival’s snow and ice sculptures and features art created by international teams as well as Sapporo citizens. Some sculptures measure up to 25 meters wide and 15 meters high! At night, the city illuminates the sculptures with a dazzling display of lights.

Feb 20, 2025 · The Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is one of Hokkaido’s most enchanting winter events, held in the picturesque Shikotsuko Onsen area of Chitose. Known for its naturally blue ice, the festival transforms the lakeside into a breathtaking wonderland with towering ice sculptures, illuminated pathways, and fun activities for all ages.

Feb 11, 2025 · Held in early February, the Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり, Sapporo Yuki Matsuri or Sapporo Ice Festival) is one of the most popular winter events in Hokkaido, Japan. With giant snow and ice sculptures dotting the parks and streets, it is a must-see festival on your winter tour of Japan.

さっぽろ雪まつりは、北海道札幌市の大通公園などで開催される雪と氷の祭典です。 大小の雪像・氷像、北海道の食、ステージイベント等が楽しめる、札幌の冬の一大イベントです。

Ice sculptures are created and exhibited under different themes annually. At night, they are illuminated with seven colored lights, creating a magical atmosphere.

Each year during the winter months, Hokkaido's Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival brings a dose of colorful magic to this corner of Japan with numerous illuminated ice sculptures. The event also typically includes other fun events like ice skating, ice slides, fireworks, and food booths.

The Sapporo Snow Festival was started in 1950, when high school students built a few snow statues in Odori Park. It has since developed into a large, commercialized event, featuring spectacular snow and ice sculptures and attracting huge numbers of visitors. The festival is staged on three sites: the Odori Site, Susukino Site and Tsu Dome Site.

Every year, Japan outdoes itself with stunning winter illuminations and light displays including the gorgeous frozen waterfalls in Aomori prefecture. If you’re looking for another winter wonderland...

Jan 31, 2024 · While the climate may be challenging, it sets the stage for ideal conditions for creating stunning snow and ice sculptures. Capitalizing on this, locals have transformed Hokkaido into the host of some of the world’s most exquisite snow and ice festivals.

This winter festival in Hokkaido, Japan celebrates artistry with ice sculptures and snow statues in Odori Park, the Susukino site, and the Tsudome site. The 2025 Sapporo Snow Festival (Sapporo Yuki Matsuri) takes place from February 4th - 11th. You can walk to …