Sapporo White Illumination
IlluminationHokkaido(Hokkaido)
Annual eventDates
2026-11-20 — 2027-03-14
Venue
Odori Park, Ekimae-dori, Minami-Ichijo-dori
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
CrowdedSapporo's winter illumination at Odori Park, Japan's oldest illumination event.
Sapporo White Illumination is one of Japan's oldest illumination events, first held in 1981. Multiple venues across downtown Sapporo are adorned with sparkling light displays, complementing the snowy winter landscape. The event runs across three locations with staggered schedules throughout the winter season.
Highlights
Sparkling light displays against Sapporo's snowy winter backdrop; Multiple venues including Odori Park's iconic tree-lined illuminations; One of Japan's oldest illumination events since 1981
Access
Sapporo Municipal Subway Odori Station, direct access to Odori Park venue
Tips for Visitors
The Odori Park venue ends in late December while Ekimae-dori and Minami-Ichijo-dori continue through winter. Dress very warmly — Sapporo temperatures often drop below -5°C. Combine with a visit to the Sapporo Snow Festival in February.