YOSAKOI Soran Festival
DanceHokkaido(Hokkaido)
Annual eventDates
2026-06-10 — 2026-06-14
Venue
Odori Park and Sapporo City Center
Admission
Free
Crowd Level
Extremely crowdedSapporo's dynamic dance festival blending Yosakoi and Soran traditions.
The Yosakoi Soran Festival combines Kochi Prefecture's Yosakoi dance tradition with Hokkaido's Soran Bushi folk song. Approximately 30,000 dancers in colorful costumes perform high-energy choreographed routines along Odori Park and through the streets of central Sapporo.
Highlights
Approximately 30,000 dancers in colorful costumes; High-energy fusion of Yosakoi and Soran Bushi traditions; Grand finale competition at Odori Park main stage
Access
Sapporo Subway Odori Station, direct access to Odori Park. Multiple stages throughout central Sapporo.
Tips for Visitors
The final day features the Grand Prix competition with the best teams. Free viewing is available along the parade routes. Sapporo's pleasant June weather makes it comfortable to watch outdoors.