Sapporo Snow Festival
Snow FestivalHokkaido(Hokkaido)
Annual eventDates
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Venue
Odori Park, Susukino, Tsudome
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowded
Photos
Japan's most famous winter festival with massive snow and ice sculptures.
The Sapporo Snow Festival is Japan's most famous winter event and one of the world's premier snow festivals. Held across three venues, it features massive snow sculptures up to 15 meters tall at Odori Park, crystal-clear ice sculptures illuminated at night in Susukino, and interactive snow activities at Tsudome. The festival attracts over 2 million visitors annually.
At a Glance
- Type
- Snow Festival
- Dates
- 2026-02-05 – 2026-02-11
- Venue
- Odori Park, Susukino, Tsudome
- Status
- Ended
- Crowd Level
- Extremely crowded
- Admission
- Free
- Annual event
- Annual
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I confirm the official status of Sapporo Snow Festival?
Use the official source for the latest schedule, route changes, and cancellation updates: https://www.snowfes.com/.
What is the current status of Sapporo Snow Festival?
The current listing status is ended. Last checked: 2026-03-10.
How crowded is Sapporo Snow Festival?
The typical crowd level is extreme.
What are the highlights of Sapporo Snow Festival?
Massive snow sculptures up to 15m tall with projection mapping shows at Odori Park; Crystal-clear ice sculptures illuminated at night in Susukino entertainment district; Interactive snow slides and activities at Tsudome community venue
Highlights
Massive snow sculptures up to 15m tall with projection mapping shows at Odori Park; Crystal-clear ice sculptures illuminated at night in Susukino entertainment district; Interactive snow slides and activities at Tsudome community venue
Access
Odori Station (Sapporo Municipal Subway), direct access to Odori Park venue. Susukino Station for ice sculpture venue. Tsudome is accessible by shuttle bus from Sakae-machi Station (Toho Line).
Tips for Visitors
Night illumination (until 22:00) transforms the sculptures — evening visits are highly recommended. Book accommodation 3+ months in advance as hotels fill up quickly. Dress in layers with waterproof boots. Weekday mornings are least crowded.
Location
📍 Odori Park, Susukino, Tsudome
