Sapporo Snow Festival
Snow FestivalHokkaido(Hokkaido)
Annual eventDates
2026-02-05 — 2026-02-11
Venue
Odori Park, Susukino, Tsudome
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedJapan'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.
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.